§ 422.13a. Respiratory therapists
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 63 P.S. Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)Effective: September 2, 2008
Effective: September 2, 2008
63 P.S. § 422.13a
§ 422.13a. Respiratory therapists
(ii) Holds a valid license, certificate or registration as a respiratory therapist in another state, territory or the District of Columbia which has been issued based on requirements substantially similar to those required by the Commonwealth, including having successfully passed the entry level examination.
(a.2) Use of title.--It shall be unlawful for an individual to use the title of “licensed respiratory therapist” or to use the letters “LRT” or “RT” or to hold oneself out as a licensed respiratory therapist unless that individual is licensed to practice respiratory care as provided under this act or the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L. 1109, No. 261),1 known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act.
(b) Licensure without examination.--For a period of two years following the effective date of this act, an individual shall be eligible to apply for licensure without examination if the individual meets the qualifications for licensure under subsection (a) and holds valid certification as a respiratory care practitioner as issued by the board or the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
(d) Supervision and scope of practice.--A respiratory therapist licensed by the board may implement direct respiratory care to an individual being treated by either a licensed medical doctor or a licensed doctor of osteopathic medicine upon prescription or referral by a physician, certified registered nurse practitioner or physician assistant, or under medical direction and approval consistent with standing orders or protocols of an institution or health care facility. This care may constitute indirect services such as consultation or evaluation of an individual and also includes, but is not limited to, the following services:
Credits
1985, Dec. 20, P.L. 457, No. 112, § 13.1, added 1993, July 2, P.L. 424, No. 60, § 3, effective in 180 days. Amended 2008, July 4, P.L. 580, No. 45, § 5, effective in 60 days [Sept. 2, 2008].
Footnotes
63 P.S. § 271.1 et seq.
63 P.S. § 422.13a, PA ST 63 P.S. § 422.13a
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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