Ohio respiratory therapy CE courses
Curated courses matched to Ohio’s respiratory therapists renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.
Renewal: Renewal by June 30 of even-numbered years; first-time license holder proration (conditional)
Source: Ohio Board of Respiratory Care
Mandated topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Respiratory Care Law | 1 hour | Within cycle | All respiratory therapists |
| Clinical Respiratory Care | 15 hours | Within cycle | All respiratory therapists |
Ohio Respiratory Care Law (1 hour, within cycle)
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).
Clinical Respiratory Care (15 hours, within cycle)
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).
ContinuEd · 2h · self-paced · AARC (Courses approved by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for CRCE.)
Note: Browse the 200+ course AARC-approved library by topic (ethics, leadership, clinical practice, live webinars); per-course pricing on the site.
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.
General electives
Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.
ContinuEd · 2h · self-paced · AARC (Courses approved by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for CRCE.)
Note: ContinuEd's respiratory library includes an Ethics and Professional Practice topic; AARC-approved for CRCE.
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 20-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.
ContinuEd · 20h · 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 · 20h · 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.
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.
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 Ohio respiratory therapists need?
Ohio respiratory therapists need 20 contact hours every 2 years.
What are the mandated CE topics for Ohio respiratory therapists?
Mandated topics: Ohio Respiratory Care Law (1 hour, within cycle); Clinical Respiratory Care (15 hours, within cycle). All within the 20-hour total unless noted.
Are AARC-approved courses accepted in Ohio?
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 Ohio respiratory therapists renewal deadline?
Renewal by June 30 of even-numbered years; first-time license holder proration (conditional)
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 Ohio Board of Respiratory Care. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.
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