§ 63-27-101. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Respiratory Care Practitioner Act.”
§ 63-27-102. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Board” means the board of respiratory care; “Certified respiratory therapist” means any person who has obtained the credential “certified respiratory therapist” (CRT) or the credential “certified respiratory therapy technician” (CRTT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care; “Division” means the division of health related boards […]
§ 63-27-103. Board of Respiratory Care
A board is created, which shall be known as the board of respiratory care. This board shall consist of eight (8) members, who shall be appointed by the governor in the manner and for the terms of office as provided in this section. The board shall be composed of four (4) members who are respiratory […]
§ 63-27-104. Powers of Board
In addition to the powers elsewhere in this chapter, the board has the duty to: Promulgate, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, all rules that are reasonably necessary for the performance of the various duties imposed upon the board by this chapter. Except as otherwise specifically provided […]
§ 63-27-105. Practice of Respiratory Care — License Renewal
In order to safeguard life, health and property and promote public welfare by requiring that only properly qualified persons shall practice respiratory care in this state, any person practicing respiratory care shall be licensed as provided in this chapter, and it is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice respiratory care unless […]
§ 63-27-106. Registered Respiratory Therapist
The knowledge and skills for performing the functions of a registered respiratory therapist shall be acquired by academic and clinical preparation in a respiratory care program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or its successor organization or other accrediting organization recognized by the board or by registry from the […]
§ 63-27-107. Certified Respiratory Therapist
The knowledge and skills for performing the functions of a certified respiratory therapist shall be acquired by academic and clinical preparation in a respiratory care program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or its successor organization or other accrediting organization recognized by the board or by certification from the […]
§ 63-27-108. Respiratory Assistants
The knowledge and skills for performing the functions of a respiratory assistant shall be acquired through compliance with the requirements of § 63-27-102(4). The assistant’s role shall not include the exercising of independent, clinical judgment. The assistant may be expected to adjust or modify therapeutic techniques within well-defined procedures based on a limited range of […]
§ 63-27-109. Continuing Education — Revocation of License — Retirement
Every licensed respiratory care practitioner shall obtain, during each calendar year, at least ten (10) hours of continuing professional respiratory care education that meets the guidelines established for such continuing education by the rules of the board. Each licensed practitioner shall maintain written proof of obtaining such continuing education for a period of at least […]
§ 63-27-110. Exemptions
Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit: Any person licensed or certified to practice any of the other health-related professions in this state under any other law from engaging in the practice for which such person is licensed or certified; or Persons employed as subsidiary workers who do not represent themselves to be registered respiratory therapists, […]
§ 63-27-111. Prohibited Practices — Criminal Penalties
No person shall by verbal claim, advertisement, letterhead, card, or in any other way, claim to be a registered respiratory therapist, certified respiratory therapist or respiratory assistant unless such person possesses a valid license issued pursuant to this chapter. It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice respiratory care unless such […]
§ 63-27-112. Disciplinary Sanctions — Complaints of Violations — Civil Penalties — Use of Witnesses
The board has the power to impose any of the disciplinary sanctions set forth in this section whenever the licensee is found guilty of violating this chapter or committing any of the following acts or offenses: Making false or misleading statements or committing fraud in procuring a license; Immoral, unethical, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct; Habitual […]
§ 63-27-113. Required Credentials for Registered Respiratory Therapist
Any person currently licensed as a registered respiratory therapist who has not obtained the credential “registered respiratory therapist (RRT)” from the National Board for Respiratory Care shall have until January 1, 2004, to obtain such credential in order to continue being licensed as a registered respiratory therapist in this state. If such person has not […]
§ 63-27-114. [reserved.]
Blood gas analysis, and maintenance and quality assurance of a blood gas laboratory may not be performed by any practitioner licensed under this chapter unless: In the case of a registered respiratory therapist or certified respiratory therapist, the registered respiratory therapist or certified respiratory therapist: Has been trained in blood gas analysis as approved by […]
§ 63-27-116. Licenses for Registered Respiratory Therapist and Certified Respiratory Therapist — Temporary License — Reciprocity
The board may issue a temporary license to an individual applicant who has completed the required respiratory care educational program but who has not yet successfully completed the NBRC examination. A temporary license shall automatically expire one (1) year from its date of issuance and may not be renewed. The board may issue a license […]
§ 63-27-117. Training for Respiratory Equipment Delivery Technicians
As a part of its licensing and regulation of home medical equipment providers under § 68-11-226, the board for licensing health care facilities shall establish uniform standards to ensure the competency of persons who deliver and install respiratory equipment.