Respiratory Therapist / Kansas
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Kansas 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 Kansas data shows for Respiratory Therapists

Kansas sets the entry bar for respiratory therapists at 1,676 training hours and a passing score on TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice). A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Kansas's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

Upfront cost is $85, with renewal running $76 on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

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

Licensing Ease Score

C
Licensing Ease Score
59/100
Respiratory Therapist · Kansas

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
1,676 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B-
$85
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B-
$38/yr
$76 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 Kansas

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
1,676 hours
Exam Requirement
TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice)
Required
Initial License Fee
$85
Renewal Fee
$76
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 Kansas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Respiratory Therapist in Kansas? ▼
Kansas's requirements cover 1676 hours of education or training, the TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice) exam, and an initial fee of $85. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Respiratory Therapist in Kansas? ▼
Certification as a respiratory therapist in Kansas means clearing the state's checklist: 1676 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Kansas licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Respiratory Therapist license to Kansas 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 Kansas licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Kansas require a background check for Respiratory Therapist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the respiratory therapist licensing process in Kansas. 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 Kansas? ▼
Licensed respiratory therapists in Kansas must complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $76.

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What to do with this respiratory therapist license

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

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

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