Respiratory Therapist / Connecticut
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Connecticut Respiratory Therapist License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Treats patients with breathing disorders. Requires TMC exam.

What the Connecticut data shows for Respiratory Therapists

To practice as a respiratory therapist in Connecticut, the state licensing board requires 2,176 documented education or training hours, a passing score on TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice). A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Connecticut's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

Budget $185 to get started, plus $151 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 24-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

For respiratory therapists, the reciprocity picture is: Respiratory Therapy Licensure Compact: adoption underway.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
43/100
Respiratory Therapist · Connecticut

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
2,176 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$185
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$76/yr
$151 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 Connecticut

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
2,176 hours
Exam Requirement
TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice)
Required
Initial License Fee
$185
Renewal Fee
$151
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Connecticut licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Respiratory Therapist in Connecticut? ▼
In Connecticut, the license path calls for 2176 education/training hours, a passing score on TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice), and a $185 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Respiratory Therapist in Connecticut? ▼
Connecticut licenses respiratory therapists who complete its requirements (2176 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Connecticut licensing board.
Can I transfer my Respiratory Therapist license to Connecticut from another state? ▼
For respiratory therapists, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Respiratory Therapy Licensure Compact: adoption underway. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Connecticut licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Connecticut require a background check for Respiratory Therapist licensing? ▼
Connecticut does require a background check before issuing a respiratory therapist license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Respiratory Therapist in Connecticut? ▼
Connecticut ties continued respiratory therapist licensure to 24 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $151 renewal fee.

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What to do with this respiratory therapist license

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

  • See how Connecticut'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 Connecticut's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Connecticut overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Connecticut 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.