25-34.5-2-1. Purpose
Sec. 1. The respiratory care committee is established to assist the board in carrying out this article with regard to the qualifications and examination of respiratory care practitioners. As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1.
25-34.5-2-10. Renewal of License; Reinstatement of Invalid Certificates
Sec. 10. (a) The committee shall, under IC 25-1-2, renew every two (2) years the license of a practitioner who: (1) meets the continuing education requirements established by rule by the board; and (2) pays the fee set by the board. (b) If a practitioner does not renew the practitioner’s license before its expiration, the […]
25-34.5-2-10.1. Temporary Permits
Sec. 10.1. (a) The committee shall issue a temporary permit to a person to practice respiratory care or to profess to be a respiratory care practitioner, not more than thirty (30) days after the application is filed and completed, if the person pays a fee and: (1) has: (A) a valid license or certificate to […]
25-34.5-2-11. Issuance of License by Endorsement; Waiver of Education Requirements
Sec. 11. (a) The committee shall issue a license by endorsement, not more than thirty (30) days after the application is filed and completed, to a person who: (1) presents satisfactory evidence to the committee that the person holds: (A) a license or certification to practice respiratory care in: (i) another state; or (ii) a […]
25-34.5-2-12. Examinations; Contents; Reexamination
Sec. 12. (a) Examinations of applicants for licensure under this article shall be held at least semiannually on dates set by the board. (b) An examination under this section must include a written examination that tests the following: (1) The applicant’s knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences as they relate to the practice of […]
25-34.5-2-13. Utilization of Testing Services
Sec. 13. The committee may utilize the services of a testing company to prepare, conduct, and score examinations. As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1.
25-34.5-2-14. Student Permits
Sec. 14. (a) The committee shall issue a student permit to an individual if the individual does the following: (1) Submits the appropriate application to the committee. (2) Pays the fee established by the board. (3) Submits written proof to the committee that the individual is a student in good standing in a respiratory care […]
25-34.5-2-2. Membership
Sec. 2. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the committee consists of five (5) members to be appointed by the governor as follows: (1) At least two (2) practitioners. (2) At least one (1) physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 who is familiar with the practice of respiratory care. (3) At least one (1) member who: (A) […]
25-34.5-2-3. Terms
Sec. 3. The governor shall make each appointment to the committee as follows: (1) For an appointment before July 1, 2019, for a term of three (3) years. (2) For an appointment after June 30, 2019, for a term under IC 25-1-6.5. As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1990, SEC.255; P.L.48-1991, SEC.64; P.L.249-2019, SEC.133.
25-34.5-2-4. Removal of Members
Sec. 4. A member of the committee may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4. As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1990, SEC.256; P.L.48-1991, SEC.65; P.L.249-2019, SEC.134.
25-34.5-2-5. Salaries; Expenses
Sec. 5. Each member of the committee who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Each member of the committee is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member’s duties, as provided in the state travel policies […]
25-34.5-2-6. Duties
Sec. 6. The committee shall: (1) pass upon the qualifications of persons who apply for licensure as respiratory care practitioners; (2) provide all examinations; (3) license qualified applicants; and (4) propose rules concerning the competent practice of respiratory care to the board. As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.60-2000, SEC.8.
25-34.5-2-6.1. Rules Regarding Designation of Tasks
Sec. 6.1. The rules proposed under section 6(4) of this chapter and adopted under section 7(l) of this chapter must include, to the extent reasonably ascertainable, a designation of all tasks. The designation of tasks must: (1) exclude the practices described in section 6.2 of this chapter; and (2) include the tasks described in section […]
25-34.5-2-6.2. Practices Not Considered Tasks
Sec. 6.2. The following respiratory care practices are not tasks: (1) Administration of aerosol medication. (2) Insertion and maintenance of an artificial airway. (3) Mechanical ventilatory support. (4) Patient assessment. (5) Patient education. As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.10.
25-34.5-2-6.3. Practices Considered Tasks
Sec. 6.3. The following respiratory care practices are tasks: (1) Cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and assembling equipment used in the practice of respiratory care as delegated by a practitioner or other authorized health care professional. (2) Collecting and reviewing patient data through noninvasive means if the collection and review does not include the individual’s interpretation of […]
25-34.5-2-6.4. Performance of Tasks by Unlicensed Persons; Oversight by Practitioner
Sec. 6.4. (a) Notwithstanding any other law and except as otherwise provided in this article, to perform the practice of respiratory care other than a task, an individual must be: (1) a practitioner; or (2) a licensed, registered, or certified health care professional whose scope of practice includes the respiratory care practice. (b) An individual […]
25-34.5-2-7. Rules
Sec. 7. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing: (1) standards for the competent practice of respiratory care under the direct supervision of a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5, including a designation of tasks; (2) fees for the administration of this article; and (3) standards for the administration of this article; after considering […]
25-34.5-2-8. Evidence Required From Applicants; Criminal Convictions; Disciplinary Actions; Education Requirements
Sec. 8. (a) Each applicant for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner must present satisfactory evidence that the applicant: (1) does not have a conviction for: (A) an act that would constitute a ground for disciplinary sanction under IC 25-1-9; or (B) a crime that has a direct bearing on the practitioner’s ability to practice […]
25-34.5-2-9. License; Expiration
Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in section 11 of this chapter, the committee shall issue a license to each applicant who: (1) successfully passes the examination provided in section 12 of this chapter; and (2) meets the requirements of section 8 of this chapter. (b) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a license issued under this […]