Obtaining a Florida License

After passing one or both national exams, you will be eligible to apply for a respiratory care license from the state of Florida. You will then be ready to seek employment.

Any person having been arrested or convicted of any offense other than a minor traffic violation should contact:

The Department of Health
Board of Respiratory Care
4052 Bald Cypress Way; BinC05,
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255

to determine eligibility of state licensure

Maintain Your License

Please keep in mind that the Florida license needs to be renewed every two years (on the odd year). To renew the license, you must accumulate continuing education units (CEU’S). Twenty four are required every two years. The CEU's are offered by:

Local Hospitals
The State Society (FSRC)
The National Organization (AARC)