Oregon respiratory therapy CE courses

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

7CE hours every 1 yearBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Annual licensure year; 1h cultural competency every other renewal (in addition)

Source: Oregon Board of Respiratory Care

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Clinical Respiratory Care2.5 hoursWithin cycleAll respiratory therapists
Cultural Competency1 hourWithin cycleAll respiratory therapists

Clinical Respiratory Care (2.5 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.

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.

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).

Cultural Competency (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).

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.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

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.

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 7-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

ContinuEd Respiratory Therapy Unlimited MembershipBundle

ContinuEd · 7h · 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 · 7h · 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Oregon respiratory therapists need?

Oregon respiratory therapists need 7 contact hours every 1 year.

What are the mandated CE topics for Oregon respiratory therapists?

Mandated topics: Clinical Respiratory Care (2.5 hours, within cycle); Cultural Competency (1 hour, within cycle). All within the 7-hour total unless noted.

Are AARC-approved courses accepted in Oregon?

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 Oregon respiratory therapists renewal deadline?

Annual licensure year; 1h cultural competency every other renewal (in addition)

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

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