Relates to the license requirements for the practice of respiratory therapy
What changed between versions
Changed the educational requirement from requiring an associate degree to initially, then a bachelor's degree within six years of licensure.
Removed the conditional registration option that allowed licensees to maintain registration while working toward a bachelor's degree.
Extended the temporary educational exemption period from two years to three years for licensees unable to complete a bachelor's degree due to limited program access.
Extended the effective date for section one from two years after enactment to three years after enactment.
Changed the documentation requirements for temporary educational exemptions from requiring two application attempts to requiring copies of applications and denial letters from two programs.
Reorganized section numbering for respiratory therapy technician requirements from section 8513 to section 8510 and updated the fee structure language.
