147C.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Applicability. The definitions in this section apply to this chapter. Subd. 2. Advisory council. “Advisory council” means the Respiratory Care Advisory Council established under section 147C.35. Subd. 3. Approved education program. “Approved education program” means a university, college, or other postsecondary education program leading to eligibility for registry or certification in […]
147C.05 SCOPE OF PRACTICE. (a) The practice of respiratory care by a licensed respiratory therapist includes, but is not limited to, the following services: (1) providing and monitoring therapeutic administration of medical gases, aerosols, humidification, and pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures, but not including administration of general anesthesia; (2) carrying out therapeutic application […]
147C.10 UNLICENSED PRACTICE PROHIBITED; PROTECTED TITLES AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE. Subdivision 1. Protected titles. A person who does not hold a license or temporary permit under this chapter as a respiratory therapist or whose license or permit has lapsed, been suspended, or been revoked may not use the title “Minnesota licensed respiratory therapist,” “licensed respiratory […]
147C.15 LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS. Subdivision 1. General requirements for licensure. To be eligible for a license, an applicant, with the exception of those seeking licensure by reciprocity under subdivision 2, must: (1) submit a completed application on forms provided by the board along with all fees required under section 147C.40 that includes: (i) the applicant’s name, […]
147C.20 BOARD ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSURE. (a) The board shall act on each application for licensure according to paragraphs (b) to (d). (b) The board shall determine if the applicant meets the requirements for licensure under section 147C.15. The board or advisory council may investigate information provided by an applicant to determine whether the […]
147C.25 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. Subdivision 1. Number of required contact hours. Two years after the date of initial licensure, and every two years thereafter, a licensee applying for license renewal must complete a minimum of 24 contact hours of board-approved continuing education in the two years preceding license renewal and attest to completion of continuing […]
147C.30 DISCIPLINE; REPORTING. For purposes of this chapter, licensed respiratory therapists and applicants are subject to the provisions of sections 147.091 to 147.162. History: 1997 c 120 s 8; 2009 c 142 art 2 s 7
147C.35 RESPIRATORY CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL. Subdivision 1. Membership. The board shall appoint a seven-member Respiratory Care Advisory Council consisting of two public members as defined in section 214.02, three licensed respiratory therapists, and two licensed physicians with expertise in respiratory care. Subd. 2. Organization. The advisory council shall be organized and administered under section 15.059. […]
147C.40 FEES. Subdivision 1. [Repealed, 1Sp2017 c 6 art 11 s 56] Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1Sp2017 c 6 art 11 s 56] Subd. 3. [Repealed, 1Sp2017 c 6 art 11 s 56] Subd. 4. [Repealed, 1Sp2017 c 6 art 11 s 56] Subd. 5. Respiratory therapist application and license fees. (a) The board may charge […]
147C.45 LICENSE RENEWAL CYCLE CONVERSION. Subdivision 1. Generally. The license renewal cycle for respiratory care practitioner licensees is converted to an annual cycle where renewal is due on the last day of the licensee’s month of birth. Conversion pursuant to this section begins January 1, 2020. This section governs license renewal procedures for licensees who […]
