§ 2042. Practice of respiratory care without license prohibited--Exceptions--Practices of other...
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 59. Professions and Occupations
59 Okl.St.Ann. § 2042
§ 2042. Practice of respiratory care without license prohibited--Exceptions--Practices of other health care personnel not to be limited--Performance of specific functions qualified by examination not prohibited
1. The practice of respiratory care which is an integral part of the program of study by students enrolled in a respiratory care education program recognized by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Students enrolled in respiratory therapy education programs shall be identified as “student--RCP” and shall only provide respiratory care under clinical supervision;
7. For purposes of continuing education, consulting, or training, any person performing respiratory care in the state, if these services are performed for no more than thirty (30) days in a calendar year in association with a respiratory care practitioner licensed pursuant to the Respiratory Care Practice Act or in association with a licensed physician or surgeon, if:
C. Nothing in the Respiratory Care Practice Act shall limit, preclude, or otherwise interfere with the lawful practices of persons working under the supervision of the responsible physician. In addition, nothing in the Respiratory Care Practice Act shall interfere with the practices of health care personnel who are formally trained and licensed by appropriate agencies of this state.
D. An individual who, by passing an examination which includes content in one or more of the functions included in the Respiratory Care Practice Act, and who has passed an examination that meets the standards of the National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies (NCHCA) or an equivalent organization, shall not be prohibited from performing the procedures for which they were tested. An individual who has demonstrated competency in one or more areas covered by the Respiratory Care Practice Act may perform only those functions for which the individual is qualified by examination to perform. The standards of the National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies shall serve to evaluate those examinations and examining organizations.
Credits
Laws 1995, c. 171, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2013, c. 72, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
59 Okl. St. Ann. § 2042, OK ST T. 59 § 2042
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 182 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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