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This chapter explains the requirements for respiratory care practitioner licensure. These rules, which implement the provisions of chapter 18.89 RCW, are divided into four parts:
Part I explains the definitions for and the process to become licensed as a respiratory care practitioner;
Part II specifies the requirements for licensure including educational and examination criteria;
Part III explains the requirements for reporting unprofessional conduct;
Part IV lists the fees for licensure and renewal cycle for respiratory care practitioners.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1). WSR 01-11-165, § 246-928-310, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01.]
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This section defines terms used in the rules contained in this chapter.
(1) "Respiratory care practitioner" means a person licensed by the department of health, who is authorized under chapter 18.89 RCW and these rules to practice respiratory therapy. WAC 246-928-410 explains who must be licensed as a respiratory care practitioner.
(2) "Applicant" means a person whose application for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner is being submitted to the department of health.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1). WSR 01-11-165, § 246-928-320, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01.]
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How to become licensed as a respiratory care practitioner.
This section explains how a person may become licensed as a respiratory care practitioner with the department.
(1) The department shall provide forms for use by an applicant for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner. All applications for licensure must be submitted on these forms, with the appropriate fee required in WAC 246-928-990. The specific requirements and process for licensure is set forth in WAC 246-12-020.
(2) The applicant shall certify that all information on the application forms is accurate. The applicant is subject to investigation and discipline by the department for any apparent violation of chapters 18.130 and 18.89 RCW, or this chapter.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1). WSR 01-11-165, § 246-928-420, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01.]
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How and when to renew a respiratory care practitioner license.
This section explains how and when to renew a respiratory care practitioner license.
(1) Applications for renewal of the license for respiratory care practitioner shall be submitted on forms provided by the department, with the appropriate fee required in WAC 246-928-990. The specific requirements and process for renewal of a license are set forth in WAC 246-12-030.
(2) Renewal fees must be postmarked on or before the renewal date or the department will charge a late renewal penalty fee and licensure reissuance fee.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1). WSR 01-11-165, § 246-928-430, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01.]
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Purposes. The ultimate aim of continuing education is to ensure the highest quality of professional work. Continuing education consists of educational activities designed to review existing concepts and techniques and to convey information and knowledge about advances in respiratory care as applied to the work settings. The objectives are to improve and increase the ability of the respiratory care practitioner to deliver the highest possible quality of respiratory care work and to keep the professional respiratory care practitioner abreast of current developments in a rapidly changing field. All respiratory care practitioners licensed under chapter 18.89 RCW will be required to meet the continuing education requirements set forth in these rules as a prerequisite to license renewal.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1) and 18.89.140. WSR 01-21-136, § 246-928-440, filed 10/24/01, effective 11/24/01.]
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Verification of continuing education.
(a) Verify on renewal forms provided by the department, that the minimum continuing education has been completed within the two-year renewal cycle prior to the licensee's renewal date; and
(b) Keep records for four years as required in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 7.
(2) Audits. The department may conduct random compliance audits of continuing education records, as described in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 7.
(3) Exemptions. In certain emergency situations, the department may excuse all or part of the continuing education requirement as described in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 7. The department may require verification of the emergency.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1) and 18.89.140. WSR 01-21-136, § 246-928-443, filed 10/24/01, effective 11/24/01.]
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How to reinstate an expired respiratory care practitioner license.
This section explains the process for reinstatement of an expired respiratory care practitioner license. Applications for reinstatement of an expired license may be submitted on forms provided by the department, with the appropriate fee required in WAC 246-928-990. The specific requirements and process for reinstatement of an expired license is set forth in WAC 246-12-040.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1). WSR 01-11-165, § 246-928-450, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01.]
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Overview of the qualifications required for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner.
This section provides an overview of the qualifications required for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner.
The requirements for licensure are intended to ensure the minimum level of knowledge, skill and experience necessary to practice safely as a respiratory care practitioner. Licensure requires applicants to submit proof to the department that they have satisfied educational and examination requirements in this chapter.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1). WSR 01-11-165, § 246-928-510, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01.]
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Minimum educational qualifications for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner.
This section provides the minimum educational qualifications for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner.
(1) To meet the educational requirements required by RCW 18.89.090, an applicant must be a graduate of a two-year respiratory therapy educational program. Programs must be:
Accredited by the Committee On Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC) or accredited by the American Medical Association's (AMA) Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA), or its successor, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP).
(2) An official transcript indicating completion of a two-year program must be provided as evidence of fulfillment of the required education.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1). WSR 01-11-165, § 246-928-520, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01.]
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Examination requirements for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner.
This section provides the minimum examination requirements for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner.
An applicant who has taken and passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) entry level examination, has met the minimum examination requirements of RCW 18.89.090 (1)(b). Applicants shall request the NBRC to verify to the department that the applicant has successfully passed the NBRC examination.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1). WSR 01-11-165, § 246-928-540, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01.]
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Education and training in AIDS prevention is required for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner.
This section explains the required education and training in AIDS prevention.
Applicants must complete seven hours of AIDS education as required in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 8.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1). WSR 01-11-165, § 246-928-550, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01.]
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[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1). WSR 01-11-165, § 246-928-560, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01.]
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(b) The name, address, and telephone numbers of the respiratory care practitioner being reported.
(d) A brief description or summary of the facts which prompted the issuance of the report, including dates of occurrences.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1). WSR 01-11-165, § 246-928-710, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01.]
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The chief administrator, executive officer, or any health care institution shall report to the department when any respiratory care practitioner's services are terminated or are restricted based on a determination that the respiratory care practitioner has either committed an act or acts which may constitute unprofessional conduct or that the respiratory care practitioner may be unable to practice with reasonable skill or safety to clients by reason of any mental or physical condition.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1). WSR 01-11-165, § 246-928-720, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01.]
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Respiratory care practitioner associations or societies.
The president or chief executive officer of any respiratory care practitioner association or society within this state shall report to the department when the association or society determines that a respiratory care practitioner has committed unprofessional conduct or that a respiratory care practitioner may not be able to practice respiratory care with reasonable skill and safety to patients as the result of any mental or physical conditions. The report required by this section shall be made without regard to whether the license holder appeals, accepts, or acts upon the determination made by the association or society. Notification of appeal shall be included.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1). WSR 01-11-165, § 246-928-730, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01.]
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Every institution or organization providing professional liability insurance directly or indirectly to respiratory care practitioners shall send a complete report to the department of any malpractice settlement, award, or payment in excess of twenty thousand dollars as a result of a claim or action for damages alleged to have been caused by an insured respiratory care practitioner's incompetency or negligence in the practice of respiratory care. Such institution or organization shall also report the award, settlement, or payment of three or more claims during a twelve-month period as a result of the respiratory care practitioner's alleged incompetence or negligence.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1). WSR 01-11-165, § 246-928-740, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01.]
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The department requests the assistance of the clerk of trial courts within the state to report all professional malpractice judgments and all convictions of licensed respiratory care practitioners, other than minor traffic violations.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1). WSR 01-11-165, § 246-928-750, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01.]
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The department requests the assistance of executive officers of any state or federal program operating in the state of Washington, under which a respiratory care practitioner is employed to provide patient care services, to report to the department whenever such a respiratory care practitioner has been judged to have demonstrated his/her incompetency or negligence in the practice of respiratory care, or has otherwise committed unprofessional conduct, or has a mental or physical disability that prevents them from practicing competently and professionally. These requirements do not supersede any state or federal law.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1). WSR 01-11-165, § 246-928-760, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01.]
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[Statutory Authority: 43.70.280. WSR 15-19-149, § 246-928-990, filed 9/22/15, effective 1/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.110, 43.70.250, and 2010 c 37. WSR 10-19-071, § 246-928-990, filed 9/16/10, effective 10/15/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.110, 43.70.250 and 2008 c 329. WSR 08-16-008, § 246-928-990, filed 7/24/08, effective 7/25/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, [43.70.]280 and 43.70.110. WSR 05-12-012, § 246-928-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1). WSR 01-11-165, § 246-928-990, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. WSR 99-08-101, § 246-928-990, filed 4/6/99, effective 7/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-928-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.89 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. WSR 95-18-019, § 246-928-990, filed 8/24/95, effective 9/24/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. WSR 92-15-032 (Order 285), § 246-928-990, filed 7/7/92, effective 8/7/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050 and 43.70.250. WSR 92-02-018 (Order 224), § 246-928-990, filed 12/23/91, effective 1/23/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. WSR 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-928-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. WSR 88-17-099 (Order PM 741), § 308-195-110, filed 8/23/88.]