Mississippi Respiratory Therapist Licensing Guide

Mississippi Respiratory Therapist License Overview

We have not found an interstate compact that covers Respiratory Therapists in Mississippi. Plan on meeting Mississippi's own requirements before you practice there.

How to Get a Mississippi Respiratory Therapist License by Endorsement

Mississippi uses an online portal endorsement process for Respiratory Therapists already licensed in another state. You'll need to submit your completed application along with supporting documents and the $75 application fee.

1. Submit endorsement application via Mississippi board portal
2. Request license verification from current state (via NBRC or direct) (can run concurrently)
3. Complete any state-specific requirements (background check, etc.) (can run concurrently)
4. Await board review and license issuance

License verification is handled through NBRC or direct board verification. Request verification early so your application is not delayed.

Confirm the current fingerprinting and background check steps with the Mississippi State Department of Health, Professional Licensure Division (Respiratory Care Practitioner). Where fingerprinting applies, submit your authorization as early as possible.

Check the Mississippi State Department of Health, Professional Licensure Division (Respiratory Care Practitioner) website for status updates on your application.

Mississippi Respiratory Therapist License Fees

Endorsement application and renewal: from our records; confirm with the board.

Travelers should factor these licensing costs into their assignment budgeting.

Mississippi Temporary Respiratory Therapist License

We have not found a temporary license option on the Mississippi State Department of Health, Professional Licensure Division's site. Confirm with the board before planning a start date.

Mississippi Respiratory Therapist License Processing Time

Mississippi Respiratory Therapist endorsement applications typically take 7-14 business days after all paperwork to process. The board says to allow 7 to 14 business days after it receives all paperwork to receive your license.

Common sources of delay:

• Board processes applications in batches; applications submitted outside the monthly review window may wait 3-4 weeks before review begins
• NBRC or direct license verification from source state can take 2-3 weeks if the originating state's board is slow to respond
• Missing or incomplete documentation (fingerprinting results, verification forms, proof of CE hours) requires applicant resubmission, adding 2-4 weeks per cycle

We have not found an expedited processing option on the Mississippi State Department of Health, Professional Licensure Division's site. The best way to minimize your wait time is to ensure all application components — fingerprints, verification, and any required exams — are completed before or immediately after submitting your application.

Mississippi Respiratory Therapist Continuing Education

Mississippi requires 20 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years for Respiratory Therapist license renewal (from our records; confirm with the board).

Mississippi Respiratory Therapist License Renewal

• Renewal cycle: Every 2 years — $100 via Mississippi State Board of Respiratory Care portal
• Renewal timing: Licensure period runs September 1 through August 31 of odd-numbered years (expires Aug 31 of odd years).

Mississippi Licensing Board and Resources

Mississippi State Department of Health, Professional Licensure Division (Respiratory Care Practitioner)

Board Website · Application Portal

Phone: (601) 364-7360

Email: [email protected]