Relates to the license requirements for the practice of respiratory therapy
What changed between versions
Changed the requirement for maintaining respiratory therapist registration from having a baccalaureate degree within six years of initial licensure to attaining it within six years of initial licensure as a respiratory therapist.
Removed the option for conditional registration for licensees who fail to complete the baccalaureate degree but agree to meet the requirement within one year.
Extended the duration of temporary educational exemptions from two years to three years for licensees unable to complete the baccalaureate degree due to lack of access to educational programs.
Added new section establishing specific licensure requirements for respiratory therapy technicians, including application, education, experience, examination, age, character, and fees.
Changed the effective date for section one of the act from two years after enactment to three years after enactment.
Modified the eligibility criteria for temporary educational exemptions to require applicants to provide copies of applications and denial letters from two different baccalaureate programs.
