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 Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy.
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 Arizona Board of Respiratory Care Examiners.
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 Arkansas State Medical 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 California Respiratory Care 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 Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations.
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 Connecticut Department of Public Health.
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 Delaware Division of Professional Regulation.
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 District of Columbia Board of Respiratory Care.
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 Florida Board of Respiratory Care Department of Health.
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 Georgia Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.
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 Hawaii Respiratory Therapist Licensure Program.
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 Idaho State Board of Medicine.
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 Illinois Dept of Finance & Professional Regulation.
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 Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.
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 Iowa Board of Respiratory Care.
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 Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.
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 Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care.
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 Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners.
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 Maine Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners.
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 Maryland Board of Physicians.
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 Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions.
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 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
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 Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
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 Mississippi State Department of Health.
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 Missouri Board for Professional Registration.
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 Montana Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners.
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 Nebraska Board of Respiratory Care.
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 Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners.
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 New Hampshire Office of Allied Health Professionals.
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 New Jersey Board of Respiratory Care.
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 New Mexico Respiratory Care 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 New York Respiratory Therapists 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 North Carolina Respiratory Care 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 North Dakota Board of Respiratory Care.
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 State Medical Board of Ohio.
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 Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision.
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 Oregon Health Licensing Office.
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 Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine.
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 of Examiners of Respiratory Care.
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 Rhode Island Department of Health.
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 South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.
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 South Dakota State Board of Medical Examiners.
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 Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care.
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 Texas Medical 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 Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing.
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 U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health.
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 Vermont Office of Professional Regulation.
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 Virginia Board of Medicine.
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 Washington Department of Health Respiratory Care.
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 West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care.
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 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
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 Wyoming State Board For Respiratory Care.