Pathway to Licensure
In general, Oregon Tech's online BS in Respiratory Care does not provide a direct pathway to state licensure in respiratory therapy. Our online degree requires all applicants to hold the RRT from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
As part of an ongoing project, we are researching each state's licensure requirements. If you do not see your state's license information yet, please check that licensing board for more information. This page only references eligibility for our online degree completion program and is not related to our campus-based program.
| State | Requirement | Reviewed |
| California | Respiratory therapists seeking licensure in California must have the RRT credential from the NBRC along with other items such as fingerprinting, a law & ethics course, and an associate degree. Oregon Tech's online program does not play a role in an individual's eligibility since all candidates for this program must already have their RRT from the NBRC. | 3/27/24 |
| Oregon | Respiratory therapists seeking licensure in Oregon must have the RRT credential from the NBRC, along with other items such as a background check. Oregon Tech's online program does not play a role in an individual's eligibility since all candidates for this program must already have their RRT from the NBRC. | 2/14/24 |
| Washington | Respiratory therapists seeking licensure in Washington must have their RRT credential from the NBRC, or pass another approved examination. Additional requirements may apply. Oregon Tech's online program does not play a role in an individual's eligibility since all candidates for this program must already have their RRT from the NBRC. | 4/17/24 |