New Jersey respiratory therapy CE courses

Curated courses matched to New Jersey’s respiratory therapists renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

30CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Biennial cycle April 1 of even year–March 31 of next even year

Source: New Jersey Board of Respiratory Care

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Clinical Respiratory Care18 hoursWithin cycleAll respiratory therapists
Ethics / Professional Boundaries1 hourWithin cycleAll respiratory therapists
Medical Errors1 hourWithin cycleAll respiratory therapists
Infection Control1 hourWithin cycleAll respiratory therapists

Clinical Respiratory Care (18 hours, within cycle)

ContinuEd Respiratory Therapy Course Catalog (AARC-approved)

ContinuEd · 2h · self-paced · AARC (Courses approved by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for CRCE.)

$29.99representative per-course price; or $99/yr unlimitedView course →

Note: Browse the 200+ course AARC-approved library by topic (ethics, leadership, clinical practice, live webinars); per-course pricing on the site.

AARC Explores Online Courses

American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) · 3h · self-paced · AARC (Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) from the AARC.)

$49.00representative; member pricing lowerView course →

Note: Online courses from the respiratory profession's national association; CRCE credit accepted by state boards and the NBRC.

CEUFast Respiratory Therapy Course Catalog

CEUfast · 2h · self-paced · AARC (AARC-approved respiratory therapy CE courses.)

$19.99representative per-course price; or $39 unlimitedView course →

Note: Per-course AARC-approved respiratory CE; filter by mandate topic (e.g., Florida laws, medical errors, ethics).

AARC Airway Clearance Guide 2026 (Online Course)

American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) · 12h · self-paced · AARC (Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) from the AARC.)

$99.00representative; member pricing lowerView course →

Note: Self-paced online course: 1.0 CRCE hour per chapter across 12 chapters on matching airway clearance therapy to patients.

Ethics / Professional Boundaries (1 hour, within cycle)

ContinuEd Respiratory Therapy Course Catalog (AARC-approved)

ContinuEd · 2h · self-paced · AARC (Courses approved by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for CRCE.)

$29.99representative per-course price; or $99/yr unlimitedView course →

Note: Browse the 200+ course AARC-approved library by topic (ethics, leadership, clinical practice, live webinars); per-course pricing on the site.

AARC Explores Online Courses

American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) · 3h · self-paced · AARC (Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) from the AARC.)

$49.00representative; member pricing lowerView course →

Note: Online courses from the respiratory profession's national association; CRCE credit accepted by state boards and the NBRC.

Ethics and Professional Practice for Respiratory Therapists

ContinuEd · 2h · self-paced · AARC (Courses approved by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for CRCE.)

$29.99representative per-course price; or $99/yr unlimitedView course →

Note: ContinuEd's respiratory library includes an Ethics and Professional Practice topic; AARC-approved for CRCE.

CEUFast Respiratory Therapy Course Catalog

CEUfast · 2h · self-paced · AARC (AARC-approved respiratory therapy CE courses.)

$19.99representative per-course price; or $39 unlimitedView course →

Note: Per-course AARC-approved respiratory CE; filter by mandate topic (e.g., Florida laws, medical errors, ethics).

Medical Errors (1 hour, within cycle)

CEUFast Respiratory Therapy Course Catalog

CEUfast · 2h · self-paced · AARC (AARC-approved respiratory therapy CE courses.)

$19.99representative per-course price; or $39 unlimitedView course →

Note: Per-course AARC-approved respiratory CE; filter by mandate topic (e.g., Florida laws, medical errors, ethics).

Infection Control (1 hour, within cycle)

ContinuEd Respiratory Therapy Course Catalog (AARC-approved)

ContinuEd · 2h · self-paced · AARC (Courses approved by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for CRCE.)

$29.99representative per-course price; or $99/yr unlimitedView course →

Note: Browse the 200+ course AARC-approved library by topic (ethics, leadership, clinical practice, live webinars); per-course pricing on the site.

CEUFast Respiratory Therapy Course Catalog

CEUfast · 2h · self-paced · AARC (AARC-approved respiratory therapy CE courses.)

$19.99representative per-course price; or $39 unlimitedView course →

Note: Per-course AARC-approved respiratory CE; filter by mandate topic (e.g., Florida laws, medical errors, ethics).

CDC TRAIN Public-Health Courses (free)Free

CDC TRAIN · 2h · self-paced · CDC (CDC TRAIN learning network courses.)

Note: Free public-health courses including infection control topics; free TRAIN account required.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Implicit Bias in Health Care

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.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 30-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

ContinuEd Respiratory Therapy Unlimited MembershipBundle

ContinuEd · 30h · self-paced · AARC (Courses approved by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for CRCE.)

$99.00per year; unlimited coursesView course →

Note: Unlimited AARC-approved CRCE courses: 200+ course library with live webinars and self-paced video, audio, and text courses; CE tracking included.

CEUFast Unlimited AccessBundle

CEUfast · 30h · 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.

CDC TRAIN Public-Health Courses (free)Free

CDC TRAIN · 2h · self-paced · CDC (CDC TRAIN learning network courses.)

Note: Free public-health courses including infection control topics; free TRAIN account required.

ContinuEd Free 1-Hour Respiratory Therapy CourseFree

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.

Medscape Education continuing education activities (free)Free

Medscape Education · 1h · self-paced · ACCME (ACCME-accredited activities for clinicians.)

Note: Free accredited clinical activities across specialties; free Medscape account required.

Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health ProfessionalsFree

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do New Jersey respiratory therapists need?

New Jersey respiratory therapists need 30 contact hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for New Jersey respiratory therapists?

Mandated topics: Clinical Respiratory Care (18 hours, within cycle); Ethics / Professional Boundaries (1 hour, within cycle); Medical Errors (1 hour, within cycle); Infection Control (1 hour, within cycle). All within the 30-hour total unless noted.

Are AARC-approved courses accepted in New Jersey?

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 New Jersey respiratory therapists renewal deadline?

Biennial cycle April 1 of even year–March 31 of next even year

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 New Jersey Board of Respiratory Care. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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