Illinois respiratory therapy CE courses
Curated courses matched to Illinois’s respiratory therapists renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.
Renewal: Renewal October 31 of odd-numbered years; first renewal exempt
Source: Illinois Board of Respiratory Care
Mandated topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implicit Bias | 1 hour | Within cycle | All respiratory therapists |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention | 1 hour | Within cycle | All respiratory therapists |
| Cultural Competency | 1 hour | Every 6 years | All respiratory therapists |
| Alzheimer's / Dementia | 1 hour | Every 6 years | As applicable |
Implicit Bias (1 hour, within cycle)
NetCE · 3h · self-paced · ANCC (Jointly accredited by ACCME/ACPE/ANCC.)
Note: 3 contact hours on implicit bias in clinical care. ANCC-accredited nursing course - confirm with your respiratory care board before relying on it for this mandate.
Sexual Harassment Prevention (1 hour, within cycle)
Wild Iris Medical Education · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314.)
Note: Fulfills the 1-hour Illinois sexual harassment prevention training. ANCC-accredited nursing course - confirm with your respiratory care board before relying on it.
Cultural Competency (1 hour, every 6 years)
CEUfast · 2h · self-paced · AARC (AARC-approved respiratory therapy CE courses.)
Note: Per-course AARC-approved respiratory CE; filter by mandate topic (e.g., Florida laws, medical errors, ethics).
HHS Office of Minority Health (Think Cultural Health) · 5h · self-paced · HHS (Federal curriculum from the HHS Office of Minority Health.)
Note: Free federal cultural-competency curriculum; no cost, self-paced.
Alzheimer's / Dementia (1 hour, every 6 years)
Renew Now CE · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Provider P0557; IDFPR-compliant.)
Note: 1-hour dementia course citing Illinois Public Act 102-0399. ANCC-accredited nursing course - confirm with your respiratory care board before relying on it.
General electives
Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.
American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) · 3h · self-paced · AARC (Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) from the AARC.)
Note: Online courses from the respiratory profession's national association; CRCE credit accepted by state boards and the NBRC.
American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) · 12h · self-paced · AARC (Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) from the AARC.)
Note: Self-paced online course: 1.0 CRCE hour per chapter across 12 chapters on matching airway clearance therapy to patients.
Complete renewal bundles
One purchase covering your full 24-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.
ContinuEd · 24h · self-paced · AARC (Courses approved by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for CRCE.)
Note: Unlimited AARC-approved CRCE courses: 200+ course library with live webinars and self-paced video, audio, and text courses; CE tracking included.
CEUfast · 24h · self-paced · AARC (AARC-approved respiratory therapy CE courses.)
Note: Unlimited AARC-approved respiratory CE for one annual price; filter the catalog by your state's mandate topic; instant certificates.
Free options
Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.
HHS Office of Minority Health (Think Cultural Health) · 5h · self-paced · HHS (Federal curriculum from the HHS Office of Minority Health.)
Note: Free federal cultural-competency curriculum; no cost, self-paced.
ContinuEd · 1h · self-paced · AARC (Courses approved by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for CRCE.)
Note: Free 1-hour introductory course for new members (promo code 1FREECOURSE at registration); no credit card required.
CDC TRAIN · 2h · self-paced · CDC (CDC TRAIN learning network courses.)
Note: Free public-health courses including infection control topics; free TRAIN account required.
Medscape Education · 1h · self-paced · ACCME (ACCME-accredited activities for clinicians.)
Note: Free accredited clinical activities across specialties; free Medscape account required.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do Illinois respiratory therapists need?
Illinois respiratory therapists need 24 contact hours every 2 years.
What are the mandated CE topics for Illinois respiratory therapists?
Mandated topics: Implicit Bias (1 hour, within cycle); Sexual Harassment Prevention (1 hour, within cycle); Cultural Competency (1 hour, every 6 years); Alzheimer's / Dementia (1 hour, every 6 years). All within the 24-hour total unless noted.
Are AARC-approved courses accepted in Illinois?
AARC-approved CRCE courses are widely accepted for state license renewal and NBRC credential maintenance. Confirm with your state board if you are unsure about a specific course.
When is the Illinois respiratory therapists renewal deadline?
Renewal October 31 of odd-numbered years; first renewal exempt
Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Illinois Board of Respiratory Care. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.
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