Respiratory Muscle Training Certification

Distinguish yourself as an RMT expert with Breathehab certification.

Stand out as an RMT specialist.

Every patient. Any equipment. Complete confidence.

Get ongoing expert support.

Who is Breathehab certification for?

Get the practical evidence-based training & support you need.... and the specialty recognition you deserve.

Healthcare professionals eligible for certification:

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and assistants

Dysphagia, cough, voice & speech, trach/vent

Physical therapists / physiotherapists (PTs) and assistants

Cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation, general rehabilitation, trach/vent, pelvic floor

Respiratory therapists (RTs)

Trach/vent, cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation

Occupational therapists (OTs) and assistants

Functional independence, ADL support, energy conservation

Cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation

Chronic disease management, preoperative rehabilitation

Whether you're a physical therapist working in pulmonary rehabilitation, a speech-language pathologist treating dysphagia, a respiratory therapist managing cardiac rehabilitation programs, or an occupational therapist focusing on functional independence, Breathehab Certification provides the device-independent training and recognized credentials you need. This certification is specifically designed for healthcare professionals who want to integrate evidence-based respiratory muscle training into their practice.

Prefer hands-on learning? View live course schedule & waitlist

Coming 2026: Trainings & certifications for fitness & athletic professionals.

Why get Breathehab certified?

Professional distinction

  • Stand out to employers, referral sources, and patients & clients
  • Demonstrate ongoing commitment to evidence-based, device-balanced care
  • Use "Breathehab Certified" with pride in your signature & marketing materials

Career growth

  • Qualify for employer CEU reimbursement (vs. non-certified courses) 
  • Demonstrate specialized expertise to current and prospective employers 
  • Meet employer requirements for specialist differentiation

Ongoing support & resources

  • Breathehab in Minutes microlearning library (included with certification; $99+ value) 
  • Submit your questions for expert input
  • Real-world scenarios and troubleshooting guidance
  • Research updates 

The Breathehab certification process

We've developed a straightforward success path for certification. Most professionals can complete certification in less than 12 weeks.

1

Complete the course

7+ hours of comprehensive training. Choose online self-paced or live in-person format.

2

Pass the exam

50 questions with real-world applications. 80% passing score. Retake twice if needed.

3

You're certified!

Update profiles, access Breathehab in Minutes. Market your expertise same day.

Maintaining certification is a simple annual process: Complete 2 hours of related education (Breathehab in Minutes counts!) and pay the low-cost maintenance fee ($99/year as of Jan 1, 2026).

Prefer hands-on learning? View live course schedule & waitlist

Just want training, without certification?

Breathehab certification is offered for those who want the additional benefits & recognition. Don't want certification? Take any Breathehab course for comprehensive training. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Certification demonstrates specialized mastery, shows commitment to evidence-based standards, provides marketing credibility, and can qualify many people for employer CEU reimbursement. To our knowledge, no certification is legally required to provide RMT; however, always verify with your oversight agency (eg licensing board) and only work within your existing scope of practice.

Our certification is setting the standard for RMT.

There are many potential benefits to pursuing Breathehab certification, including:

  • Demonstrating your commitment to evidence-based respiratory muscle training 
  • Potential for successful, or higher, employer reimbursement for CEUs 
  • Being competent with a range of RMT techniques & devices 
  • Access to continuing education & professional support  
  • Differentiating yourself from other providers 
  • Using the official Breathehab Certified seal in your email signature, marketing materials, etc. 
  • Distinguishing yourself as Breathehab Certified to clients & referral sources

A course certificate shows that you finished a one-time educational activity. Certification demonstrates a higher degree of mastery through a comprehensive exam and ongoing education requirements, and provides a specialty distinction. You also receive marketing tools, expert access, and ongoing resources. Think of certification is an active specialization beyond a one-time course certificate.

1. You must first take a comprehensive course.
2. Once you pass that course, you may enroll in the certification program which includes a certification exam and complimentary access to Breathehab in Minutes.
3. Upon completion of the certification exam, you are considered certified. You’ll receive a certificate with a unique certification number. You  may proudly display this at your place of employment.

Quick answer: Yes! In many cases you can add on certification without a refresher course. Read details here.

Breathehab certification is tied to our rigorous training methodology and our device-agnostic coursework. Courses provided outside of Breathehab may not be used in place of our comprehensive training.

Yes! As long as you are enrolled in a professional training program, you may proceed with training & certification. There are no student discounts for certification.

Your certification is valid for one year from enrollment date and automatically renews annually for your convenience. You must maintain your certification standing annually. By enrolling in our certification program, you agree to maintain all annual requirements.

Simple & manageable:
1) Complete 2 hours CE from relevant activities. Breathehab in Minutes (BiM) learning counts, and BiM is included in the certification program.
2) Pay the low-cost maintenance fee (renews annually for your convenience).

We may occasionally randomly audit individuals for CE requirements, so please keep track of your hours-- we include a free tracker with your certification to make it a breeze.

That's it. No surprise requirements or expensive annual courses. 

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