Pennsylvania respiratory therapy CE courses
Curated courses matched to Pennsylvania’s respiratory therapists renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.
Renewal: Biennial renewal; first biennial renewal period after initial licensure exempt
Source: Pennsylvania Board of Respiratory Care
Mandated topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live / Interactive Format | 10 hours | Within cycle | All respiratory therapists |
| Ethics / Professional Boundaries | 1 hour | Within cycle | All respiratory therapists |
| Patient Safety | 1 hour | Within cycle | All respiratory therapists |
| Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting | 2 hours | Within cycle | All respiratory therapists |
Live / Interactive Format (10 hours, within cycle)
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.
Ethics / Professional Boundaries (1 hour, within cycle)
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.
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.
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.
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).
Patient Safety (1 hour, within cycle)
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.
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).
Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (2 hours, within cycle)
Wild Iris Medical Education · 2h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314.)
Note: Fulfills Pennsylvania Act 31 for mandated reporters; mandated-reporter training applies across health professions.
General electives
Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.
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.
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 · 30h · 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 · 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.
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 Pennsylvania respiratory therapists need?
Pennsylvania respiratory therapists need 30 contact hours every 2 years.
What are the mandated CE topics for Pennsylvania respiratory therapists?
Mandated topics: Live / Interactive Format (10 hours, within cycle); Ethics / Professional Boundaries (1 hour, within cycle); Patient Safety (1 hour, within cycle); Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (2 hours, within cycle). All within the 30-hour total unless noted.
Are AARC-approved courses accepted in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania respiratory therapists renewal deadline?
Biennial renewal; first biennial renewal period after initial licensure 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 Pennsylvania Board of Respiratory Care. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.
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