California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 8.3 — Respiratory TherapyArticle 1 — General ProvisionsSection 3702.5
Except for the board, a state agency may not define or interpret the practice of respiratory care for those licensed pursuant to this chapter, or develop standardized procedures or protocols pursuant to this chapter, unless authorized by this chapter or specifically required by state or federal statute. The board may adopt regulations to further define, interpret, or identify all of the following:
(a) Basic respiratory tasks and services that do not require a respiratory assessment and only require manual, technical skills, or data collection.
(b) Intermediate respiratory tasks, services, and procedures that require formal respiratory education and training.
(c) Advanced respiratory tasks, services, and procedures that require supplemental education, training, or additional credentialing consistent with national standards, as applicable.
Notes
Prohibits state agencies other than the respiratory-care board from defining or interpreting respiratory care or developing standardized procedures or protocols unless the chapter authorizes or state or federal law specifically requires it. Allows the board to further define basic, intermediate, and advanced respiratory tasks according to assessment, education, training, or credentialing needs.
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