So You Want to Be a Texas-Sized Know-It-All RT, Eh? Let's Talk CEUs
Howdy, partner! You there, strappin' young Respiratory Therapist with a thirst for knowledge (and maybe some sweet, sweet CEU credits), welcome to the wild world of Texas RT licensure renewal. Now, here in the Lone Star State, things are a little different. We don't just slap a "renewed" sticker on your badge and send you on your way. No sir (or ma'am), we Texans gotta prove we're stayin' sharp with some Continuing Education Units, also known as CEUs.
The Big Enchilada: How Many CEUs We Talkin' 'Bout?
Alright, alright, settle down there, turbo-bronchial Texan. Let's get to the nitty-gritty. Buckle up, because you need to wrangle at least 24 whole CEUs every two years. That's right, partner, a two-year cycle, so no last-minute cramming the night before.
Whoa, hold on there, sunshine! You might be thinkin', "24 CEUs? That's a heap load of learnin'!" Well, fret not, my friend. We Texans like to keep things interesting. Here's the breakdown:
- 12 hours gotta be good ol' fashioned, in-person courses. No learnin' from your pajamas here (although, those Texas heat waves might make PJs tempting).
- The rest? Well, that's where things get flexible. You can snag those credits from online courses, conferences, workshops – you name it, as long as it's approved by the Texas Medical Board (they're the gatekeepers of knowledge in these parts).
But hold your horses! There's one more wrinkle in this dusty trail. You gotta make sure at least 2 of those 24 CEUs are all about ethics. Gotta keep things honest in the world of respiratory therapy, you know?
Don't Let Your CEUs Get Yeehawed Away!
Now listen close, pilgrim. These CEUs ain't like your favorite Stetson – you can't just shove 'em in a drawer and forget about 'em. They gotta be from the current renewal period. No carry-overs allowed, so make sure you keep track of those credits like they're gold nuggets.
Need a little somethin' somethin' to help you stay organized? The Texas Medical Board has your back, partner. They have a fancy-dandy online portal where you can track your CEUs and make sure you're on the right side of the law (and the licensing board).
There you have it, folks! Your one-stop shop for navigating the dusty plains of Texas RT CEUs. Now get out there, keep learnin', and remember – a well-educated RT is a happy RT (and probably has a pretty impressive collection of cowboy boots).
