§30-34-13. Disciplinary Criteria
The board may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any license, or place on probation, or otherwise reprimand a licensee or permit holder, or deny a license to an applicant if it finds that the person: (a) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license or renewal of a […]
§30-34-14. Due Process Procedure
(a) Upon filing with the board a written complaint charging a person with being guilty of any of the acts described in section thirteen of this article, the administrative secretary or other authorized employee of the board shall provide a copy of the complaint or list of allegations to the person about whom the complaint […]
§30-34-1. License Required to Practice
In order to protect the life, health and safety of the public, any person practicing or offering to practice as a licensed, certified or registered respiratory therapist is required to submit evidence that he or she is qualified to practice, and is licensed as provided in this article. It is unlawful for any person not […]
§30-34-2. Definitions
(a) "Board" means the West Virginia board for respiratory care; (b) "Formal training" means a supervised, structured educational activity that includes preclinical didactic and laboratory activities and clinical activities. The training must be approved by an accrediting agency recognized by the board. It shall include an evaluation of competence through standardized testing mechanisms that the […]
§30-34-3. Board of Respiratory Care
(a) There is hereby created the West Virginia board of respiratory care. The board shall consist of seven members, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall consist of one lay citizen member; one practicing physician member currently licensed in West Virginia with board certification, clinical training and experience […]
§30-34-4. Organization and Meetings of Board; Quorum; Expenses
(a) The board shall meet at least twice a year and elect annually a chairperson and a vice chairperson from its members. The board may hold other meetings during the year as the chairperson or board deem necessary to transact its business. (b) A majority, including one officer, constitutes a quorum at any meeting, but […]
§30-34-5. Board Responsibilities
The board shall: (a) Provide public notice to all state hospitals and to all persons currently practicing as respiratory care practitioners that a license shall be required to continue practicing as a respiratory care technician or respiratory therapist, after June 30, 1996; (b) Examine, license and renew the licenses of duly qualified applicants; (c) Maintain […]