§ 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 […]