Respiratory Therapist / Indiana
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Indiana Respiratory Therapist License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Treats patients with breathing disorders. Requires TMC exam.

What the Indiana data shows for Respiratory Therapists

Indiana's path to respiratory therapist licensure runs through 1,932 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice), plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Indiana folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

The initial price tag is $136, and renewal costs $115 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.

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

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
49/100
Respiratory Therapist · Indiana

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
1,932 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$136
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$58/yr
$115 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 Indiana

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
1,932 hours
Exam Requirement
TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice)
Required
Initial License Fee
$136
Renewal Fee
$115
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 Indiana licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Respiratory Therapist in Indiana? ▼
Indiana requires 1932 education/training hours, passing an exam (TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice)), and an initial fee of $136. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Respiratory Therapist in Indiana? ▼
Indiana licenses respiratory therapists who complete its requirements (1932 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Indiana licensing board.
Can I transfer my Respiratory Therapist license to Indiana 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 Indiana licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Indiana require a background check for Respiratory Therapist licensing? ▼
Yes, Indiana requires a criminal background check as part of the respiratory therapist licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Respiratory Therapist in Indiana? ▼
To stay licensed as a respiratory therapist in Indiana, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $115.

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What to do with this respiratory therapist license

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

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

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