State Respiratory Care Boards

National

Completion of Ohio State’s CoArc-accredited Respiratory Therapy Undergraduate Major meets educational requirements to apply for the NBRC Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) examination to qualify for the NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential. Students who achieve the high cut score on the TMC are eligible to apply for the Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE) to qualify for the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

Alabama

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Alabama. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.

Alaska

Alaska does not license Respiratory Therapists.  

Arizona

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Arizona. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.

Arkansas

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Arkansas. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.

California

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in California. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also take the Law and Professional Ethics course before licensure is granted. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Colorado

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Colorado. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Connecticut

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Connecticut. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Delaware

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Delaware. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

District of Columbia

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in District of Columbia. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Florida

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Florida. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.

Georgia

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also have 3 months of work experience under a licensed physician. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Hawaii

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Hawaii. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Idaho

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Idaho. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Illinois

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Illinois. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also take the Child and Elder abuse training. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Indiana

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Indiana. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.

Iowa

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Iowa. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.

Kansas

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Kansas. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.

Kentucky

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Kentucky. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.

Louisiana

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Louisiana. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Maine

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Maine. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Maryland

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Maryland. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.

Massachusetts

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Massachusetts. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Michigan

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Michigan. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also take the Human Trafficking and Implicit Bias Training. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Minnesota

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Minnestoa. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Mississippi

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Mississippi. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Missouri

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Montana

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Montana. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.   

Nebraska

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Nebraska. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also complete the Mandatory Reporting training. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Nevada

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Nevada. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

New Hampshire

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in New Hampshire. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having completed 500 hours of supervised experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

New Jersey

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in New Jersey. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

New Mexico

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in New Mexico. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

New York

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in New York. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.  

North Carolina

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

North Dakota

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in North Dakota. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Ohio

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Ohio. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Oklahoma

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Oklahoma. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Oregon

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Oregon. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Pacific Territories

Ohio State has not determined whether completion of Ohio State’s Respiratory Therapy Undergraduate Major meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in the Pacific Territories. 

Pennsylvania

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Pennsylvania. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Puerto Rico

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Puerto Rico. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Rhode Island

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Rhode Island. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

South Carolina

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in South Carolina. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

South Dakota

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in South Dakota. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.  

Tennessee

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Tennessee. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Texas

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Texas. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Utah

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Utah. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.   

U.S. Virgin Islands

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Virgin Islands. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Vermont

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Vermont. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.

Virginia

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Virginia. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Washington

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Washington. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

West Virginia

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in West Virginia. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Wisconsin

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Wisconsin. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board. 

Wyoming

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program meets educational requirements to qualify for a Respiratory Therapist license in Wyoming. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.