Respiratory Therapist / Wyoming
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Wyoming Respiratory Therapist License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Treats patients with breathing disorders. Requires TMC exam.

What the Wyoming data shows for Respiratory Therapists

To practice as a respiratory therapist in Wyoming, the state licensing board requires 1,554 documented education or training hours, a passing score on TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice). A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Wyoming's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

Budget $61 to get started, plus $58 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.

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

Licensing Ease Score

B-
Licensing Ease Score
65/100
Respiratory Therapist · Wyoming

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
1,554 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A-
$61
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B+
$29/yr
$58 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 Wyoming

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
1,554 hours
Exam Requirement
TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice)
Required
Initial License Fee
$61
Renewal Fee
$58
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 Wyoming licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Respiratory Therapist in Wyoming? ▼
Wyoming requires 1554 education/training hours, passing an exam (TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice)), and an initial fee of $61. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Respiratory Therapist in Wyoming? ▼
Wyoming licenses respiratory therapists who complete its requirements (1554 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Wyoming licensing board.
Can I transfer my Respiratory Therapist license to Wyoming from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for respiratory therapists nationally works like this: Respiratory Therapy Licensure Compact: adoption underway. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Wyoming. Verify the specifics with the Wyoming licensing board.
Does Wyoming require a background check for Respiratory Therapist licensing? ▼
Wyoming does require a background check before issuing a respiratory therapist license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Respiratory Therapist in Wyoming? ▼
Wyoming ties continued respiratory therapist licensure to 24 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $58 renewal fee.

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What to do with this respiratory therapist license

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

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

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