What CE categories are required for respiratory therapists in Pennsylvania?

Traditional (live) CE: 10 hours; Medical ethics: 1 hours; Patient safety: 1 hours; Child abuse recognition/reporting (Act 31): 2 hours; General / board-approved electives (remaining hours): 16 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapy CE category requirements

How the 30 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for respiratory therapists in Pennsylvania, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Traditional (live) CE

10h

Medical ethics

Patient safety

Child abuse recognition/reporting (Act 31)

General / board-approved electives (remaining hours)

16h

Mandates per official PA Code §18.309a. No BLS credit; ≤8h advanced life support. Penalties unverified.

Official source: Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine / State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Full requirements: Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapy CE requirements
When it's due: Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapy license renewal deadline
What it costs: Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapy license renewal fees

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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