Purpose

The goal of continuing education is to improve the delivery of health care to the public by ensuring appropriate on-going activities or programs to enhance the knowledge and skills of Respiratory Therapists, so that they may continue to practice competently, safely, and effectively. Respiratory Therapists are required to comply with 261 CMR 5.00. The Board provides these criteria to assist Respiratory Therapists in maintaining the high standards of the profession by selecting quality educational programs to fulfill the goal of continuing education.