Respiratory Therapist / Mississippi
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Mississippi 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 Mississippi data shows for Respiratory Therapists

Mississippi sets the entry bar for respiratory therapists at 1,797 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 Mississippi's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

Budget $109 to get started, plus $95 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.

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

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
53/100
Respiratory Therapist · Mississippi

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
1,797 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee D
$109
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C
$48/yr
$95 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 Mississippi

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
1,797 hours
Exam Requirement
TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice)
Required
Initial License Fee
$109
Renewal Fee
$95
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 Mississippi licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Respiratory Therapist in Mississippi? ▼
In Mississippi, the license path calls for 1797 education/training hours, a passing score on TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice), and a $109 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Respiratory Therapist in Mississippi? ▼
Certification as a respiratory therapist in Mississippi means clearing the state's checklist: 1797 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Mississippi licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Respiratory Therapist license to Mississippi 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 Mississippi licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Mississippi require a background check for Respiratory Therapist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for respiratory therapist licensing in Mississippi. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Respiratory Therapist in Mississippi? ▼
Mississippi ties continued respiratory therapist licensure to 24 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $95 renewal fee.

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What to do with this respiratory therapist license

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

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

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