When does my license expire?
Licenses issued effective 10/17/2019 and thereafter will expire two years after the original date of issuance:
- for existing license holders, the renewal deadline will continue to be on the same date as it is currently
- for new license holders this means renewal will occur on the two-year anniversary of initial issuance and every two years thereafter
- pro-rated CME applies only to initial licenses issued prior to 10/17/2019 with less than 18 months of licensure
L1 permits issued effective 10/17/2019 and thereafter will expire one year after the original date of issuance
- for existing L1 permit holders, the renewal deadline will continue to be on the same date as it is currently
L2 permits expire annually on 6/30.
When can I renew my license?
At least one month before a license expires, the State Medical Board of Ohio (SMBO) shall provide to the license holder a renewal notice. Failure of any license holder to receive a notice of renewal from the board shall not excuse the holder from the requirements contained in this section. Each license holder shall give notice to the board of a change in the holder’s residence address, business address, or electronic mail address not later than thirty days after the change occurs.
How do I renew my license?
Ohio Administrative Code / 4761 / Chapter 4761-8 | Renewal of License or Permits
(A) License renewal.
On or before June thirtieth of every even year, persons holding a license to practice respiratory care shall apply for renewal in accordance with section 4761.06 of the Revised Code, complete the prescribed application in the manner determined by the board, submit the renewal fee, and complete the required continuing education in accordance with rule 4761-9-02 of the Administrative Code.
(B) Limited permit renewal.
On or before the expiration date, persons holding a limited permit shall apply for renewal in accordance with section 4761.06 of the Revised Code, complete the prescribed application in the matter determined by the board, and submit the renewal fee.
(C) A license or permit holder who fails to renew in accordance with the schedule established under this rule shall have the license or limited permit placed in expired status.
(D) An expired license may be reinstated or restored, as applicable, in accordance with division (C) of section 4761.06 of the Revised Code. If an applicant fails to complete the reinstatement or restoration application process within six months of application filing, the board may notify the applicant in writing of its intention to consider the application abandoned. If no response to that notice is received by the board within thirty days, the board shall consider the application as abandoned and no further processing shall be undertaken with respect to that application.
(E) A license reinstated or restored in accordance with paragraph (D) of this rule will expire on the next biennial expiration date.
(F) If a licensee has not completed the requisite RCCE contact hours, a license is not eligible for license renewal or reinstatement. The number of RCCE contact hours required for restoration of an expired license shall be equal to the amount required of the applicant had the license not expired and must have been completed within the two years prior to the date of application for restoration.
How many CEUs does Ohio require?
Ohio Administrative Code / 4761 / Chapter 4761-9 | Continuing Education
(C) Continuing education earned for license or limited permit renewal must minimally include the following content requirements:
(1) An applicant for license renewal shall complete twenty contact hours of relevant RCCE every two years, beginning with the license renewal date and ending on the license expiration date established under paragraph (D) of rule 4761-7-01 of the Administrative Code, unless a waiver is granted under paragraph (G) of this rule. RCCE earned for license renewal must include the following content requirement:
(a) One contact hour of RCCE on Ohio respiratory care law or professional ethics as set forth in rule 4761-9-04 of the Administrative Code; and
(b) At least fifteen of the required contact hours must include content relating to the provision of clinical respiratory care as defined under section 4761.01 of the Revised Code; and
(c) The remaining four contact hours may include indirectly related content, including, but not limited to, activities relevant to specialized aspects of respiratory care, such as education, supervision, management, health care cost containment, cost management, health quality standards, disease prevention, health promotion, or abuse reporting.
(2) An applicant for renewal of a limited permit issued under paragraph (A)(1)(c) of rule 4761-6-01 of the Administrative Code, shall complete ten contact hours of relevant RCCE every year, beginning with the limited permit renewal date and ending on the limited permit expiration date established under paragraph (E) of rule 4761-7-01 of the Administrative Code, unless a waiver is granted under paragraph (G)(2) of this rule. RCCE earned for license renewal must include the following content requirement:
(a) One contact hour of RCCE on Ohio respiratory care law or professional ethics as set forth in rule 4761-9-04 of the Administrative Code; and
(b) At least seven of the required contact hours must include content relating to the provision of clinical respiratory care as defined under section 4761.01 of the Revised Code; and
(c) The remaining two contact hours may include indirectly related content, including, but not limited to activities relevant to specialized aspects of respiratory care, such as education, supervision, management, health care cost containment, cost management, health quality standards, disease prevention, health promotion, or abuse reporting.
You can take one of our ethics courses to satisfy the requirement for one contact hour of RCCE on Ohio respiratory care law or professional ethics.
Can I get all of my CEUs online?
You can obtain all of your CEUs online. We offer Real-Time Live Broadcast, Recorded Live Credit Courses, and our Self-Directed (available 24/7) courses. See our Discounts page for special offers (including Unlimited CEUs).
Are your courses approved by both the AARC and the State Medical Board of Ohio (SMBO)?
Our courses are approved by the AARC and therefore accepted by the SMBO. To see our AARC approvals click here.
How much does my renewal cost?
Renewal Fee: $75
Late Renewal Fee: $100
Restoration Fee: $125
Transaction Fee: $3.50
Resource Links
State Medical Board of Ohio (SMBO) Contact Info bottom of page
Ohio Laws and Rules 4761 – Ohio Respiratory Care Board
4761-8-01 Renewal of License or Permits
4761-9-02 General RCCE Requirements and Reporting Mechanism
4761-09-05 Approved Sources of RCCE
Ohio 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 CEU courses are rejected by your state licensing authority our sole remedy will be a refund.