When does my license expire?
California licenses expire every two years on the last day of the licensee’s birth month.
When can I renew my license?
You can renew your license within 90 days of expiration.
How do I renew my license?
You can renew your license either by mail or online using the California Department of Consumer Affairs BreEZe website.
How many CEUs does California require?
During your first renewal, you are only required to complete 15 hours. For every following renewal, you are required to complete 30 hours.
Additionally, you are required to complete a Respiratory Care Board of California (RCBC) approved Law and Professional Ethics course as part of your CE during every other renewal cycle. This course can only be taken through the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) or the California Society for Respiratory Care. Completion of this ethics course will count for 3 CE hours towards the existing requirement. You can check the board’s license search system at the link below to determine if ethics is due as part of your renewal.
Can I get all of my CEUs online?
You can obtain all of your CEUs online. We offer Real-Time Live Broadcast, Recorded Live Credit Courses, and our Self-Directed (available 24/7) courses. See our Discounts page for special offers (including Unlimited CEUs).
Are your courses approved by the AARC and accepted by the Respiratory Care Board of California (RCBC)?
Our courses are AARC approved and accepted by the RCBC.
How much does my renewal cost?
Renewals in California cost $300. An initial license is $300. A fingerprint fee of $50 applies to out-of-state applicants.
Resource Links
Respiratory Care Board of California (RCBC)
Dept of Consumer Affairs License Search
Manage Your California Respiratory License
Step by Step Online Renewal Guide
RCBC Continuing Education Requirements
California Business and Professions Code
Law and Professional Ethics Course Criteria
California Society for Respiratory Care
The information contained on this page was as accurate as possible at the time it was researched. It is possible that errors exist or that current license requirements have changed. We encourage corrections and comments and will make modifications accordingly. Neither Respiratory Associates nor any other individual or institution, except the person renewing their license, is responsible or liable for any consequences of its use. You are encouraged to read your state licensure requirements from the primary source, e.g. state website. If any of our CEU courses are rejected by your state licensing authority our sole remedy will be a refund.