Alabama Licensed Respiratory Therapist Online CE Package

• Alabama Licensed Respiratory Therapist Standard Renewal Requirements: Alabama licensed respiratory therapists must complete 24 contact hours of continuing education every two-year cycle, with no more than 12 hours from self-study or non-traditional activities, and renew by November 1 of odd-numbered years. No mandatory topic or live/in-person hour minimum is set for standard license renewal, and academic coursework, certifications, and precepting may count toward board CE requirements. Full renewal and CE details are published by the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy here .

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• First-time renewal: CE requirements are prorated for the initial abbreviated license cycle—one contact hour per month of the licensure period. Chapter 798-X-5-.08, Alabama Administrative Code

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• Supervisor/preceptor designation: Precepting (max 4h per cycle) in board-approved respiratory therapy programs may be claimed for CE credit. Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy

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• CPR/BLS/ACLS/PALS: Up to 4 hours allowed per cycle for ACLS/PALS/NRP certification; providers not specified. Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy

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• Documentation & audit: Licensees must use CE Broker for reporting; retain proof for two years after renewal. Audits are random or complaint-triggered, with penalties for deficiencies. Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy

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• Exemptions & waivers: Waivers available for military deployment and hardship via board petition. Chapter 798-X-5-.09, Alabama Administrative Code

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• Renewal logistics: Licenses may be renewed up to 60 days after expiration with late fee; licenses lapse at 90 days post-expiration. Reinstatement requires new CE; penalties apply for lapsed practice. Chapter 798-X-5-.08, .10, Alabama Administrative Code

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• Other CE Options: Licensees may claim academic coursework, advanced life support certification (max 4h), precepting (max 4h), AARC CRCE-approved activities, NBRC exams, and board-approved offerings toward requirements. Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy