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IA Code § 152B.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152B - RESPIRATORY CARE|Section 152B.3 - Performance of respiratory care.

152B.3 Performance of respiratory care.   1. The performance of respiratory care shall be in accordance with the prescription of a licensed physician or surgeon or a qualified health care professional prescriber and includes but is not limited to the diagnostic and therapeutic use of the following:   a. Administration of medical gases, aerosols, and humidification, not including general anesthesia.   b. Environmental control mechanisms and paramedical therapy.   c. Pharmacologic agents relating to respiratory care procedures.   d. Mechanical or physiological ventilatory support.   e. Bronchopulmonary hygiene.   f. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.   g. Maintenance of the natural airways.   h. Insertion without cutting tissues and maintenance of artificial airways.   i. Specific diagnostic and testing techniques employed in the medical management of patients to assist in diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, and research of pulmonary abnormalities, including measurement of ventilatory volumes, pressures, and flows, collection of specimens of blood, and collection of specimens from the respiratory tract.   j. Analysis of blood gases and respiratory secretions.   k. Pulmonary function testing.   l. Hemodynamic and physiologic measurement and monitoring of cardiac function as it relates to cardiopulmonary pathophysiology.   m. Invasive procedures that relate to respiratory care.   2. A respiratory care practitioner may transcribe and implement a written or verbal order from a licensed physician or surgeon or a qualified health care professional prescriber pertaining to the practice of respiratory care.   3. This chapter does not authorize a respiratory care practitioner to practice medicine, surgery, or other medical practices except as provided in this section.  85 Acts, ch 151, §3  CS85, §135F.3  C93, §152B.3  2009 Acts, ch 41, §263; 2012 Acts, ch 1041, §5, 6; 2012 Acts, ch 1138, §52, 53  Referred to in §152B.1, 152B.5, 152B.7A, 152B.11
IA Code § 152B.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152B - RESPIRATORY CARE|Section 152B.4 - Location of respiratory care.

152B.4 Location of respiratory care.   The practice of respiratory care may be performed in a hospital as defined in section 135B.1, subsection 3, and other settings where respiratory care is to be provided in accordance with a prescription of a licensed physician or surgeon or a qualified health care professional prescriber. Respiratory care may be provided during transportation of a patient and under circumstances where an emergency necessitates respiratory care.  85 Acts, ch 151, §4  CS85, §135F.4  C93, §152B.4  2012 Acts, ch 1041, §7; 2012 Acts, ch 1138, §54
IA Code § 152B.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152B - RESPIRATORY CARE|Section 152B.5 - Respiratory care students.

152B.5 Respiratory care students.   1. Respiratory care services may be rendered by a student enrolled in a respiratory therapy training program when these services are incidental to the student’s course of study.   2. A student enrolled in a respiratory therapy training program who is employed in an organized health care system may render services defined in sections 152B.2 and 152B.3 under the direct and immediate supervision of a respiratory care practitioner for a limited period of time as determined by rule. The student shall be identified as a “student respiratory care practitioner”.  85 Acts, ch 151, §5  CS85, §135F.5  90 Acts, ch 1193, §3  C93, §152B.5  2005 Acts, ch 89, §15
IA Code § 152B.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152B - RESPIRATORY CARE|Section 152B.6 - Board duties.

152B.6 Board duties.   The board shall administer and implement this chapter. The board’s duties in these areas shall include, but are not limited to, the following:   1. The adoption, publication and amendment of rules, in accordance with chapter 17A, necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.   2. The establishment of a system for the licensure of respiratory care practitioners and the establishment and collection of licensure fees.   3. The designation of licensure examinations for respiratory care practitioners.  85 Acts, ch 151, §6  CS85, §135F.6  90 Acts, ch 1193, §4  C93, §152B.6  96 Acts, ch 1036, §32; 2006 Acts, ch 1155, §10, 15  Referred to in §152B.12
IA Code § 152B.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152B - RESPIRATORY CARE|Section 152B.7 - Representation.

152B.7 Representation.   A person who is qualified as a respiratory care practitioner and is licensed by the board may use the title “respiratory care practitioner” or the letters R.C.P. after the person’s name to indicate that the person is a qualified respiratory care practitioner licensed by the board. No other person is entitled to use the title or letters or any other title or letters that indicate or imply that the person is a respiratory care practitioner, nor may a person make any representation, orally or in writing, expressly or by implication, that the person is a licensed respiratory care practitioner.  85 Acts, ch 151, §7  CS85, §135F.7  90 Acts, ch 1193, §5  C93, §152B.7  96 Acts, ch 1036, §33
IA Code § 152B.7A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152B - RESPIRATORY CARE|Section 152B.7A - Exceptions.

152B.7A Exceptions.   1. A person shall not practice respiratory care or represent oneself to be a respiratory care practitioner unless the person is licensed under this chapter.   2. This chapter does not prohibit any of the following:   a. The practice of respiratory care which is an integral part of the program of study by students enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy training program approved by the board in those situations where that care is provided under the direct supervision of an appropriate clinical instructor recognized by the educational program.   b. Respiratory care services rendered in the course of an emergency.   c. Care administered in the course of assigned duties of persons in the military services.   3. This chapter is not intended to limit, preclude, or otherwise interfere with the practice of other health care providers not otherwise licensed under this chapter who are licensed and certified by this state to administer respiratory care procedures.   4. An individual who passes an examination that includes the content of one or more of the functions included in sections 152B.2 and 152B.3 shall not be prohibited from performing such procedures for which they were tested, as long as the testing body offering the examination is approved by the board.  96 Acts, ch 1036, §34; 97 Acts, ch 68, §2
IA Code § 152B.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152B - RESPIRATORY CARE|Section 152B.8 - Penalty.

152B.8 Penalty.   A person who violates a provision of this chapter is guilty of a simple misdemeanor.  85 Acts, ch 151, §8  CS85, §135F.8  C93, §152B.8
IA Code § 152B.9 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152B - RESPIRATORY CARE|Section 152B.9 - Injunction.

152B.9 Injunction.   The board may apply to a court for the issuance of an injunction or other appropriate restraining order against a person who is engaging in a violation of this chapter.  85 Acts, ch 151, §9  CS85, §135F.9  C93, §152B.9  96 Acts, ch 1036, §35
IA Code § 152B.10 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152B - RESPIRATORY CARE|Section 152B.10 - Liability.

152B.10 Liability.   A respiratory care practitioner who in good faith renders emergency care at the scene of an emergency is not liable for civil damages as a result of acts or omissions by the person rendering the emergency care. This section does not grant immunity from liability for civil damages when the respiratory care practitioner is grossly negligent.  85 Acts, ch 151, §10  CS85, §135F.10  C93, §152B.10
IA Code § 152B.11 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152B - RESPIRATORY CARE|Section 152B.11 - Continuing education.

152B.11 Continuing education.   1. After July 1, 1991, a respiratory care practitioner shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board that during the year preceding renewal of licensure the practitioner has completed continuing education courses as prescribed by the board. In lieu of the continuing education, a person may successfully complete the most current version of the licensure examination.   2. Persons who are not licensed under this chapter but who perform respiratory care as defined by sections 152B.2 and 152B.3 shall comply with the continuing education requirements of this section. The board shall adopt rules for the administration of this requirement.   3. Except for those licensed by the board, this section does not apply to persons who are licensed to practice a health profession covered by chapter 147, when the licensee’s performance of respiratory care practices falls within the scope of practice, as permitted by their respective licensing boards.  85 Acts, ch 151, §11  CS85, §135F.11  90 Acts, ch 1193, §6  C93, §152B.11  95 Acts, ch 41, §23; 96 Acts, ch 1036, §36; 97 Acts, ch 68, §3; 2017 Acts, ch 54, §76
IA Code § 152B.12 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152B - RESPIRATORY CARE|Section 152B.12 - Suspension and revocation of licenses.

152B.12 Suspension and revocation of licenses.   The board may suspend, revoke or impose probationary conditions upon a license issued pursuant to rules adopted in accordance with section 152B.6.  85 Acts, ch 151, §12  CS85, §135F.12  90 Acts, ch 1193, §7  C93, §152B.12  96 Acts, ch 1036, §37
IA Code § 152B.13 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152B - RESPIRATORY CARE|Section 152B.13 - Board of respiratory care.

152B.13 Board of respiratory care. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1163, §8.
IA Code § 152B.14 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152B - RESPIRATORY CARE|Section 152B.14 - Licensure through examination.

152B.14 Licensure through examination.   The board shall issue a license to practice respiratory care to an applicant who has passed an examination administered by the state or a national agency approved by the board.  96 Acts, ch 1036, §39; 2005 Acts, ch 89, §16
IA Code § 152C.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152C - MASSAGE THERAPY|Section 152C.1 - Definitions.

152C.1 Definitions.   As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   1. “Board” means the board of massage therapy created under chapter 147.   2. “Massage therapist” means a person licensed to practice the health care service of the healing art of massage therapy under this chapter.   3. “Massage therapy” means performance for compensation of massage, myotherapy, massotherapy, bodywork, bodywork therapy, or therapeutic massage including hydrotherapy, superficial hot and cold applications, vibration and topical applications, or other therapy which involves manipulation of the muscle and connective tissue of the body, excluding osseous tissue, to treat the muscle tonus system for the purpose of enhancing health, muscle relaxation, increasing range of motion, reducing stress, relieving pain, or improving circulation.   4. “Reflexology” means manipulation of the soft tissues of the human body which is restricted to the hands, feet, or ears, performed by persons who do not hold themselves out to be massage therapists or to be performing massage therapy.  92 Acts, ch 1137, §1; 98 Acts, ch 1053, §29, 30; 2000 Acts, ch 1185, §2, 3; 2004 Acts, ch 1065, §1, 2; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §130  Referred to in §152C.5, 152C.7A
IA Code § 152C.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152C - MASSAGE THERAPY|Section 152C.2 - Massage therapy advisory board created — duties.

152C.2 Massage therapy advisory board created — duties. Repealed by 98 Acts, ch 1053, §43.
IA Code § 152C.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152C - MASSAGE THERAPY|Section 152C.3 - Requirements for licensure.

152C.3 Requirements for licensure.   1. The board shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A establishing a procedure for licensing of massage therapists. License requirements shall include the following:   a. Completion of a curriculum of massage education at a school approved by the board which requires for admission a diploma from an accredited high school or the equivalent and requires completion of at least six hundred hours of supervised academic instruction. However, educational requirements under this paragraph are subject to reduction by the board if, after public notice and hearing, the board determines that the welfare of the public may be adequately protected with fewer hours of education.   b. Passage of an examination given or approved by the board.   c. Payment of a reasonable fee required by the board which shall compensate and be retained by the board for the costs of administering this chapter.   2. In addition to provisions for licensure, the rules shall include the following:   a. Requirements regarding completion of at least twelve hours of continuing education annually regarding subjects concerning massage and related techniques or the health and safety of the public, subject to reduction by the board if, after public notice and hearing, the board determines that the welfare of the public may be adequately protected with fewer hours.   b. Requirements for issuance of a reciprocal license to licensees of states with license requirements equal to or exceeding those of this chapter. The rules shall provide for issuance of a temporary reciprocal license for licensees of states with lower requirements.   3. A massage therapist licensed pursuant to this chapter shall be issued a license number and a license certificate.  92 Acts, ch 1137, §3; 93 Acts, ch 71, §1; 98 Acts, ch 1053, §31 – 33; 2011 Acts, ch 57, §1  Referred to in §152C.5, 152C.7
IA Code § 152C.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152C - MASSAGE THERAPY|Section 152C.4 - Practicing as a massage therapist without a license — employment of person not licensed — civil penalty.

152C.4 Practicing as a massage therapist without a license — employment of person not licensed — civil penalty.   1. The board, or its authorized agents, may inspect any facility that advertises or offers the services of massage therapy. The board may, by order, impose a civil penalty upon a person who practices as a massage therapist without a license issued under this chapter or a person or business that employs an individual who is not licensed under this chapter. The penalty shall not exceed one thousand dollars for each offense. Each day of a continued violation after an order or citation by the board constitutes a separate offense, with the maximum penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars. In determining the amount of a civil penalty, the board may consider the following:   a. Whether the amount imposed will be a substantial economic deterrent to the violation.   b. The circumstances leading to or resulting in the violation.   c. The severity of the violation and the risk of harm to the public.   d. The economic benefits gained by the violator as a result of noncompliance.   e. The welfare or best interest of the public.   2. Before issuing an order or citation under this section, the board shall provide written notice and the opportunity to request a hearing on the record. The hearing must be requested within thirty days of the issuance of the notice and shall be conducted as provided in chapter 17A. The board may, in connection with a proceeding under this section, issue subpoenas to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the disclosure of evidence and may request the attorney general to bring an action to enforce the subpoena.   3. A person aggrieved by the imposition of a civil penalty under this section may seek judicial review in accordance with section 17A.19. The board shall notify the attorney general of the failure to pay a civil penalty within thirty days after entry of an order pursuant to subsection 1, or within ten days following final judgment in favor of the board if an order has been stayed pending appeal. The attorney general may commence an action to recover the amount of the penalty, including reasonable attorney fees and costs. An action to enforce an order under this section may be joined with an action for an injunction.  92 Acts, ch 1137, §4; 98 Acts, ch 1053, §34; 2000 Acts, ch 1185, §4
IA Code § 152C.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152C - MASSAGE THERAPY|Section 152C.5 - Practice or use of title — license required.

152C.5 Practice or use of title — license required.   1. The practice of massage therapy as defined in section 152C.1 is strictly prohibited by unlicensed individuals. It is a serious misdemeanor for a person to engage in or offer to engage in the practice of massage therapy, or use in connection with the person’s name, the initials “L.M.T.” or the words “licensed massage therapist”, “massage therapist”, “masseur”, “masseuse”, or any other word or title that implies or represents that the person practices massage therapy, unless the person possesses a license issued under the provisions of section 152C.3.   2. It shall be an affirmative defense to a prosecution for a violation of subsection 1, in addition to any other affirmative defenses for which the defendant might be eligible, that the defendant is a victim of a crime that is a violation of section 710A.2.  92 Acts, ch 1137, §5; 2000 Acts, ch 1185, §5; 2019 Acts, ch 106, §1
IA Code § 152C.5A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152C - MASSAGE THERAPY|Section 152C.5A - Massage therapy modalities study.

152C.5A Massage therapy modalities study.   The Iowa department of public health, with input from the board, shall conduct a study regarding the modalities associated with the practice of massage therapy. The study shall be conducted with the input of licensed massage therapists, reflexologists, and unlicensed persons practicing modalities related to massage therapy. The objective of the study shall be to determine which modalities shall be included under the definition of massage therapy and require licensure, and shall include, but not be limited to, a recommendation regarding the licensure of reflexologists. The study shall focus on the health, safety, and welfare of the public regarding each of the modalities reviewed. The department shall submit a report summarizing the results of the study and making recommendations regarding modality inclusion to the general assembly by January 15, 2004.  2003 Acts, ch 70, §1  Referred to in §152C.7A
IA Code § 152C.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152C - MASSAGE THERAPY|Section 152C.6 - Enforcement.

152C.6 Enforcement. Repealed by 2017 Acts, ch 122, §23.
IA Code § 152C.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152C - MASSAGE THERAPY|Section 152C.7 - Suspension and revocation of licenses.

152C.7 Suspension and revocation of licenses.   The board may suspend, revoke, or impose probationary conditions upon a license issued pursuant to rules adopted in accordance with section 152C.3.  92 Acts, ch 1237, §11; 98 Acts, ch 1053, §35
IA Code § 152C.7A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152C - MASSAGE THERAPY|Section 152C.7A - Temporary exemptions.

152C.7A Temporary exemptions.   An individual who is engaged exclusively in the practice of reflexology or an unlicensed individual who is practicing a modality related to massage therapy, and whose professional practice does not incorporate aspects that constitute massage therapy as defined in section 152C.1, shall not be subject to the licensure provisions of this chapter for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2003, and ending June 30, 2004. Beginning July 1, 2004, an individual who is engaged exclusively in the practice of reflexology or an unlicensed individual who is practicing a modality related to massage therapy shall be subject to licensure pursuant to this chapter unless, based upon the recommendations contained in the massage therapy modalities study as provided in section 152C.5A, the practice of reflexology or an unlicensed individual who is practicing a modality related to massage therapy is permanently exempted from massage therapy licensure.  2003 Acts, ch 70, §2
IA Code § 152C.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152C - MASSAGE THERAPY|Section 152C.8 - Transition provisions.

152C.8 Transition provisions. Repealed by  2008 Acts, ch 1088, §79  .
IA Code § 152C.9 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 152C - MASSAGE THERAPY|Section 152C.9 - Exemptions.

152C.9 Exemptions.   This chapter shall not apply to the following persons:   1. Persons who are licensed to practice medicine or surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, chiropractic, cosmetology arts and sciences, or podiatry in this state; or athletic trainers, technicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, or physician assistants licensed, certified, or registered in this state or acting under the prescription or supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine or surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery in this state.   2. Persons who are licensed, registered, or certified in another state, territory, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country when incidentally present in this state to teach a course of instruction related to massage and bodywork therapy or to consult with a person licensed under subtitle 3 of this title.   3. Students enrolled in a program recognized by the board while completing a clinical requirement for graduation performed under the supervision of a person licensed under subtitle 3 of this title.   4. Persons giving massage and bodywork to members of their immediate family.   5. Persons practicing reflexology.   6. Persons engaged within the scope of practice of a profession with established standards and ethics utilizing touch, words, and directed movement to deepen awareness of existing patterns of movement in the body as well as to suggest new possibilities of movement, provided that the practices performed or services rendered are not designated or implied to be massage therapy. Such practices include, but are not limited to, the Feldenkrais method, the Trager approach, and mind-body centering.   7. Persons engaged within the scope of practice of a profession with established standards and ethics in which touch is limited to that which is essential for palpitation and affectation of the human energy system, provided that the practices performed or services rendered are not designated or implied to be massage therapy.   8. Persons incidentally present in this state to provide services as part of an emergency response team working in conjunction with disaster relief officials.  2004 Acts, ch 1065, §3; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §141