Respiratory Therapist / Alaska
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Alaska Respiratory Therapist License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Treats patients with breathing disorders. Requires TMC exam.

What the Alaska data shows for Respiratory Therapists

Becoming a licensed respiratory therapist in Alaska means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 1,649 training hours, a passing score on TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice), plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Alaska regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

The initial price tag is $80, and renewal costs $72 every 2 years. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 24 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Respiratory Therapy Licensure Compact: adoption underway.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
60/100
Respiratory Therapist · Alaska

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
1,649 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B
$80
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B-
$36/yr
$72 every 2 years
Continuing Education C-
12.0 hrs/yr
24 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Alaska

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
1,649 hours
Exam Requirement
TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice)
Required
Initial License Fee
$80
Renewal Fee
$72
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Compare all states for Respiratory Therapist All Alaska licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Alaska licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Respiratory Therapist in Alaska? ▼
Alaska requires 1649 education/training hours, passing an exam (TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice)), and an initial fee of $80. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Respiratory Therapist in Alaska? ▼
To become a licensed respiratory therapist in Alaska, you must meet the state's requirements including 1649 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Alaska licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Respiratory Therapist license to Alaska from another state? ▼
Respiratory Therapist licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Respiratory Therapy Licensure Compact: adoption underway. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Alaska licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Alaska require a background check for Respiratory Therapist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the respiratory therapist licensing process in Alaska. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Respiratory Therapist in Alaska? ▼
To stay licensed as a respiratory therapist in Alaska, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $72.

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What to do with this respiratory therapist license

Respiratory Therapist in Alaska, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a respiratory therapist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Alaska's respiratory therapist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Respiratory Therapist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state respiratory therapist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Alaska's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Alaska overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Alaska licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.