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Rule R156-57. Respiratory Care Practices Act Rule.

As in effect on August 1, 2009

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R156-57-101. Title.

This rule is known as the "Respiratory Care Practices Act Rule".

R156-57-102. Definitions.

In addition to the definitions in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 57, as used in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 57, or this rule:

(1) "Other respiratory related durable medical equipment intended for use in the home", as used in Subsection 58-57-2(6)(k), means other new respiratory care technology intended for use in the home that was not approved on the market as of September 2006.

(2) "Supervised" as used in Subsection 58-1-307(1)(b) or "supervising" as used in Subsection 58-57- 2(4)(e) means that the licensed respiratory care practitioner is present in the facility and shall be available to see the patient and give immediate consultation with respect to care.

R156-57-103. Authority - Purpose.

This rule is adopted by the division under the authority of Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) to enable the division to administer Title 58, Chapter 57.

R156-57-104. Organization - Relationship to Rule R156-1.

The organization of this rule and its relationship to Rule R156-1 is as described in Section 58-1- 107.

R156-57-302a. Qualifications for Licensure - Examination Requirements.

In accordance with Subsection 58-57-4(2)(f) and Sections 58-57-5 and 58-1-309, all applicants for licensure shall pass the following examinations:

(1) the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certification Examination for Entry Level Respiratory Therapists (CRT); or

(2) the NBRC Registry Examination for Advanced Respiratory Therapists (RRT).

R156-57-302b. Qualifications for Licensure - Education Requirements.

In accordance with Subsection 58-57-4(2)(e) and Section 58-57-5, "a respiratory care practitioner education program that is approved by the board" means a respiratory care educational program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC) as evidenced by NBRC certification as a CRT or RRT.

R156-57-303. Renewal Cycle - Procedures.

(1) In accordance with Subsection 58-1-308(1), the renewal date for the two-year renewal cycle applicable to licensees under Title 58, Chapter 57 is established by rule in Section R156-1-308a.

(2) Renewal procedures shall be in accordance with Section R156-1-308c.

KEY

licensing, respiratory care

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment

February 22, 2007

Notice of Continuation

October 30, 2006

Authorizing, Implemented, or Interpreted Law

58-57-1; 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a)

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