Respiratory Therapist / Utah
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Utah 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 Utah data shows for Respiratory Therapists

Becoming a licensed respiratory therapist in Utah means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 1,784 training hours, a passing score on TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice), plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Utah regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

Budget $107 to get started, plus $93 at each renewal 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.

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

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
54/100
Respiratory Therapist · Utah

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
1,784 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee D
$107
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C
$47/yr
$93 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 Utah

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
1,784 hours
Exam Requirement
TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice)
Required
Initial License Fee
$107
Renewal Fee
$93
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 Utah licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Respiratory Therapist in Utah? ▼
In Utah, the license path calls for 1784 education/training hours, a passing score on TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice), and a $107 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Respiratory Therapist in Utah? ▼
Utah licenses respiratory therapists who complete its requirements (1784 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Utah licensing board.
Can I transfer my Respiratory Therapist license to Utah 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 Utah licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Utah require a background check for Respiratory Therapist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the respiratory therapist licensing process in Utah. 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 Utah? ▼
To stay licensed as a respiratory therapist in Utah, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $93.

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What to do with this respiratory therapist license

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

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

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

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