When does my license expire?
Arizona respiratory licenses expire on the licensee’s birthday every two years.
When can I renew my license?
You can only renew a license with the Arizona State Board of Respiratory Care Examiners (ASBRCE) within two months of expiration.
How do I renew my license?
Please visit the “Online License Renewal” link below.
How much continuing education does Arizona require?
5 hours of our Real-Time Live Broadcast Courses, plus 15 hours of any combination of our Recorded Live Credit or Self-Directed Courses.
Arizona requires 20 hours of continuing education completed within the last 2 years. You are required to 1) report compliance with the continuing education requirement and, 2) keep and maintain CE documentation for five (5) years. The Board shall accept no more than 15 hours of CE during an initial licensure period or a two-year licensure period for courses or activities a licensee completed online, except for live courses or activities a licensee completed online (our Real-Time Live Broadcasts). At least 2 hours of ethics courses must be completed per renewal. We offer several ethics courses you may choose from.
Your required 5 Live CE hours may be obtained online by taking our Continuing Education > Real-Time Live Broadcast courses. These courses are Interactive Webinars that meet the criteria described above (live courses or activities a licensee completed online).
The remaining 15 CE hours you need may be obtained by taking our courses on the Continuing Education > Recorded Live Credit Course Schedule page and our Self-Directed (available 24/7) courses.
Can I get all of my continuing education online?
You can obtain all of your continuing education online by taking a combination of our Real-Time Live Broadcast and Recorded Live Credit Courses. See our Discounts page for special offers (including Unlimited CE).
Are your courses approved by both the AARC and the Arizona State Board of Respiratory Care Examiners (ASBRCE)?
Our courses are approved by the AARC and accepted by the ASBRCE. To see our AARC approvals click here.
How much does my renewal cost?
License renewal in Arizona is $150 paper or $153 online. Initial application fees are $120 plus a $100 app fee and $50 fingerprint fee.
Resource Links
Arizona State Board of Respiratory Care Examiners (ASBRCE)
ASBRCE Continuing Education Rules (see R4-45-208 Part G and R4-45-209 Part B)
Arizona Society for Respiratory Care
The information contained on this page was as accurate as possible at the time it was researched. It is possible that errors exist or that current license requirements have changed. We encourage corrections and comments and will make modifications accordingly. Neither Respiratory Associates nor any other individual or institution, except the person renewing their license, is responsible or liable for any consequences of its use. You are encouraged to read your state licensure requirements from the primary source, e.g. state website. If any of our continuing education courses are rejected by your state licensing authority our sole remedy will be a refund.