§ 43-34-140. [For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.] Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Respiratory Care Practices Act.” History. Code 1981, § 43-34-140 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 264, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509. Editor’s notes. See the Editor’s note following the article heading as to the repeal of this Code […]

§ 43-34-141. [For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.] Legislative Finding and Declaration

The General Assembly finds and declares that the practice of respiratory care in Georgia affects the public health, safety, and welfare and that it is necessarily a proper subject of regulation and control. History. Code 1981, § 43-34-141 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 264, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB […]

§ 43-34-142. [For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.] Definitions

As used in this article, the term: “Board” means the Georgia Composite Medical Board. “Respiratory care” means the rendering of services to patients with deficiencies or abnormalities which affect the pulmonary and cardiac systems and which services involve therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation, education, or care of such patients with regard to such deficiencies or […]

§ 43-34-143. [For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.] Powers and Duties of Board

The board, in consultation with the advisory committee, shall have the power and responsibility to: Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for certification, renewal of the certificate, and reciprocal certification; Adopt and revise rules consistent with the laws of the State of Georgia that are necessary to conduct its business, carry out its duties, […]

§ 43-34-144. [For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.] Requirements for Certification; Supervision

Each applicant for certification as a respiratory care professional shall meet the following requirements: Is at least 18 years of age; Has submitted a completed application as required by the board; Has submitted any fees required by the board; Has successfully passed the entry level examination given by the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc., […]

§ 43-34-145. [For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.] Notice to Applicant of Acceptance or Rejection

After evaluation of an application and other evidence submitted, the board shall notify each applicant that the application and evidence submitted are satisfactory and accepted or unsatisfactory and rejected. If rejected, the notice shall state the reasons for the rejection. History. Code 1981, § 43-34-146 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 264, § 1; […]

§ 43-34-146. [For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.] Ownership of Certificate; Posting; Change of Address; Renewal; Inactive Status; Board Authorized to Determine Renewal Requirements

Any document evidencing certification issued by the board is the property of the board and must be surrendered on demand. The certificate holder shall display the document evidencing certification in an appropriate and public manner. The certificate holder shall inform the board of any change of address. The certificate shall be renewed biennially if the […]

§ 43-34-147. [For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.] Temporary Permits

Upon payment of a fee determined by the board, a temporary permit may be issued to practice respiratory care: For a period of 12 months to an applicant for certification under Code Section 43-34-148 providing that applicant presents written evidence verified by oath that the applicant was certified, licensed, or practicing respiratory care within the […]

§ 43-34-148. [For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.] Reciprocity

An individual who has been granted certification, registration, licensure, or other authority by whatever name known to practice respiratory care in another state having requirements for such authority to practice which are substantially equal to or which exceed the requirements for a similar certificate in this state may petition the board for reciprocity in this […]

§ 43-34-149. [For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.] Sanctions

The board, in consultation with the advisory committee, may impose on a respiratory care professional any sanction authorized under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-34-8 upon a finding of any conduct specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-8. History. Code 1981, § 43-34-148 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 264, § 1; Ga. […]

§ 43-34-150. [For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.] Respiratory Care Advisory Committee

The board shall appoint a respiratory care advisory committee. The committee shall be composed of persons engaged in the practice of respiratory therapy, persons licensed under Article 2 of this chapter who specialize or are board certified in pulmonary medicine, and such members as the board at its discretion may determine. Members shall receive no […]

§ 43-34-151. [For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.] Practice of Respiratory Care or Representation as Respiratory Care Professional Without Certification Prohibited; Exceptions; Penalty; Application of Emergency Care Law

Unless certified under this article or exempted under subsection (b) of this Code section, no person shall: Practice respiratory care; or Represent himself or herself to be a respiratory care professional who is certified under this article. The prohibition in subsection (a) of this Code section does not apply to: The delivery of respiratory care […]

§ 43-34-152. [For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.] “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act” Applicable

Proceedings under this article shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” History. Code 1981, § 43-34-151 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 264, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 6, § 43; Code 1981, § 43-34-152 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB […]