Respiratory Therapist / Idaho
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Idaho 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 Idaho data shows for Respiratory Therapists

Becoming a licensed respiratory therapist in Idaho means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 1,635 training hours, a passing score on TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice), plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Idaho regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

The initial price tag is $77, and renewal costs $70 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.

On reciprocity, respiratory therapists should know: Respiratory Therapy Licensure Compact: adoption underway.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
61/100
Respiratory Therapist · Idaho

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
1,635 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B
$77
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B
$35/yr
$70 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 Idaho

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
1,635 hours
Exam Requirement
TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice)
Required
Initial License Fee
$77
Renewal Fee
$70
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 Idaho licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Respiratory Therapist in Idaho? ▼
Idaho's requirements cover 1635 hours of education or training, the TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice) exam, and an initial fee of $77. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Respiratory Therapist in Idaho? ▼
Idaho licenses respiratory therapists who complete its requirements (1635 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Idaho licensing board.
Can I transfer my Respiratory Therapist license to Idaho 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 Idaho licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Idaho require a background check for Respiratory Therapist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the respiratory therapist licensing process in Idaho. 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 Idaho? ▼
To stay licensed as a respiratory therapist in Idaho, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $70.

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What to do with this respiratory therapist license

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

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

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