Respiratory Care Practice Act.
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No
Appropriation
No
Current location
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill extends the operation of the Respiratory Care Board of California and its executive officer until January 1, 2031. It increases the license renewal fee to $330, with the potential for an additional increase to $375 through regulation. The bill also revises the requirements for obtaining a respiratory care license, shifting the focus from the National Board for Respiratory Care’s Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination to the Respiratory Therapy Examination. Furthermore, it expands the scope of practice for licensed vocational nurses, allowing them to perform certain respiratory tasks and services in expanded settings like congregate living facilities and adult residential facilities, subject to specific training requirements.
Key provisions
- Extends the operation of the Respiratory Care Board of California and its executive officer to January 1, 2031.
- Increases the license renewal fee to $330, with potential for an increase to $375.
- Revises the licensure examination requirement to the Respiratory Therapy Examination.
- Authorizes licensed vocational nurses to perform certain respiratory tasks and services in expanded settings.
- Requires licensed vocational nurses in expanded settings to complete patient-specific and task-specific training.
- Requires licensed vocational nurses to perform certain suctioning tasks.
- Clarifies that certain activities, such as documenting observations, do not constitute practicing respiratory care.
- Modifies the suspension and revocation procedures for licensees convicted of felonies.
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