When does my license expire?
Licenses must be renewed biennially during your birth month in each odd-numbered year.
When can I renew my license?
The License Renewal Notice is sent out approximately 60 days before your license is scheduled to expire. The Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) is including an online renewal Personal Identification Number (PIN) with each License Renewal Notice sent out.
How do I renew my license?
Please view your renewal notice for instructions on how to renew, or visit the Online Licensing site linked below.
How many CEUs does Virginia require?
Virginia requires 20 hours of continuing education.
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 Virginia Board of Medicine (VBM)?
Our courses are AARC approved and accepted by the VBM. To see our AARC approvals click here.
How much does my renewal cost?
The renewal fee is $135.
Resource Links
Virginia Board of Medicine (VBM) – Respiratory Therapist
VA Dept of Health Professions (DHP) Contact Us
VBM Regulations Governing the Practice of Respiratory Therapists
Virginia 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.