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TN Code § 63-26-117 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 26 - Electrologists Practice Act|§ 63-26-117. Waiver of Examination

  The commissioner may grant a waiver of examination; provided, that the applicant:  Provides adequate evidence that an electrology license was acquired after passing an electrology examination in another state, and that the examination was substantially equivalent to the examination for which the applicant seeks waiver in this state;   Became licensed in another state after meeting other requirements that are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter;   Pays the appropriate application and license fees; and   Submits the required application form for licensing.     The commissioner may grant a waiver of examination for an electrology instructor license; provided, that the applicant:  Furnishes proof that the applicant has met the requirements of subdivisions (a)(1) and (2);   Has filed an application for a license; and   Has paid the required license fee.     The commissioner or a designee of the commissioner shall have the discretion to grant a waiver of examination to an applicant; provided, that a written explanation of the waiver is provided to the applicant and made available to persons requesting a copy of the explanation.
TN Code § 63-26-118 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 26 - Electrologists Practice Act|§ 63-26-118. Issuance of License — Display — Changes

  The commissioner shall issue a license to an applicant meeting the requirements of this chapter for the license designation as an electrologist, or an electrology instructor, or an approved school teaching electrology.   All licenses issued by the commissioner must be conspicuously displayed at the site of use.   All licensees shall keep the commissioner informed of any changes of address.
TN Code § 63-26-119 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 26 - Electrologists Practice Act|§ 63-26-119. Authority Over Educational Programs — Fraudulent or Deceptive Promotions

  In addition to other powers and duties, the commissioner has the authority to:  Set standards by which an electrology education program may be approved;   Review with the state board of education and the Tennessee higher education commission a progressive electrology education program in the state;   Evaluate the need for such programs in the geographical area in which the electrology program will be located;   Approve and license institutions in this state that meet the requirements of the electrology education program;   Maintain a list of the institutions offering electrology education programs approved by the commissioner; and   Remove an institution from the list of institutions that offer approved electrology education if the institution:  Is guilty of fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain approval;   Acts in a manner not consistent with generally accepted standards for the practice of electrology;   Violates standards set under this chapter and fails to correct the violation in a reasonable time after notice has been given;   No longer operates a program that is approved under this chapter; or   Promotes electrology in a manner that the commissioner determines is unreasonable, misleading or fraudulent.       The commissioner shall monitor fraudulent or deceptive promotion of permanent hair removal procedures.
TN Code § 63-26-120 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 26 - Electrologists Practice Act|§ 63-26-120. Renewal of Licenses — Revocation and Reinstatement

  Each licensed electrologist and each licensed electrology instructor shall pay the scheduled annual renewal fee to the commissioner, payable in advance, for the following year on or before December 31 of each year that such renewal fee is due.   Each licensed electrology school shall pay the scheduled annual renewal fee to the commissioner, payable in advance, for the following year on or before December 1 of each year that such renewal fee is due.   The commissioner shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the specified requirements for renewal or for registration.   When any electrologist licensee, electrology instructor licensee, or licensed electrology school shall fail to register and pay the annual registration fee within sixty (60) days after such registration becomes due, the license of such person or school shall be automatically revoked without further notice or hearing.   Any person or school whose license is automatically revoked may make application in writing to the commissioner for the reinstatement of such license, and upon good cause being shown, the commissioner, in the commissioner's discretion, may reinstate such license upon payment of all past-due renewal fees and upon payment of the scheduled reinstatement fee.
TN Code § 63-26-121 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 26 - Electrologists Practice Act|§ 63-26-121. Retirement From Practice

 Any licensee who has retired, or may hereafter retire from practice in this state, shall not be made to register if such person files with the commissioner an affidavit on a form to be furnished by the commissioner. The affidavit shall state the date on which the person retired from practice and any other facts the commissioner deems necessary to verify the retirement. If such person thereafter reengages in practice in this state, then such person shall apply for registration with the commissioner and meet any other requirements as may be prescribed by the commissioner.
TN Code § 63-26-122 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 26 - Electrologists Practice Act|§ 63-26-122. Unlawful Practice

 It is unlawful for any person to practice or attempt to practice electrology in this state, unless such person has been issued a valid and current license to practice electrology. This section does not apply to a student who is practicing electrolysis as part of an approved electrolysis education program.
TN Code § 63-26-123 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 26 - Electrologists Practice Act|§ 63-26-123. Grounds for Suspending, Revoking or Denying a License

  The commissioner has the authority to suspend, revoke or otherwise deny a license whenever a licensee is found guilty of any of the following acts or offenses:  Fraud in procuring a license;   Conviction of a felony;   Habitual intoxication or addiction to the use of narcotic drugs or controlled substances or controlled substance analogues;   Immoral, unprofessional, unethical or dishonorable conduct; or   Professional connection or association with any person, firm or corporation in any manner in an effort to avoid and circumvent this chapter, or lending one's name to another for the illegal practice of electrology by such person.     An action taken under this section shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the Fresh Start Act that are compiled in chapter 1, part 1 of this title.
TN Code § 63-26-124 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 26 - Electrologists Practice Act|§ 63-26-124. Administrative Procedures

 All proceedings shall be in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
TN Code § 63-26-125 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 26 - Electrologists Practice Act|§ 63-26-125. Enjoining Prohibited Practices

 The commissioner is authorized and empowered to petition any circuit or chancery court having jurisdiction to enjoin any person who is practicing or attempting to practice electrology without possessing a valid license to practice, and to enjoin any person, firm or corporation from performing any act or rendering any service that constitutes the practice of electrology.
TN Code § 63-26-126 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 26 - Electrologists Practice Act|§ 63-26-126. Assistance of District Attorneys General

 The commissioner shall at all times have the power to call upon the district attorneys general in the various districts to assist the commissioner. It is hereby declared to be the duty of all district attorneys general throughout the state to assist the commissioner, upon the commissioner's request, in any suit for injunction or prosecution instituted by the commissioner, without charge or additional compensation.
TN Code § 63-26-127 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 26 - Electrologists Practice Act|§ 63-26-127. Penalties — Disposition of Fines

  Any person who practices electrology without a license commits a Class C misdemeanor.   Each violation of this chapter constitutes a separate offense.   All civil penalties for a violation of this chapter shall be paid to the commissioner and given to the state treasurer as provided in § 63-26-107.
TN Code § 63-27-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 27 - Respiratory Care Practitioner Act|§ 63-27-101. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Respiratory Care Practitioner Act.”
TN Code § 63-27-104 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 27 - Respiratory Care Practitioner Act|§ 63-27-104. Powers of Board

  In addition to the powers elsewhere in this chapter, the board has the duty to:   Promulgate, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, all rules that are reasonably necessary for the performance of the various duties imposed upon the board by this chapter. Except as otherwise specifically provided by this subdivision (a)(1)(A), all rules relating exclusively to registered respiratory therapists, certified respiratory therapists or respiratory assistants shall be initiated and adopted by a majority of the members of the board. Subject to the limitations contained in this section, all rulemaking authority delegated by this chapter shall be vested in the board. The board shall conduct at least one (1) public hearing each year, and shall undertake such other activities as shall be reasonably necessary, to solicit comments from license and certificate holders and the public concerning policies of the board relating to respiratory care, as well as any problems existing within the practice of respiratory care that may affect the public;   Within the maximum limitations established elsewhere in this chapter, fees relating to the practice of respiratory care shall be set by the board in an amount sufficient to pay all of the expenses of the board;     Issue, under the board's name, all licenses approved by the board and to maintain a registry of all license holders. It is the duty of the board to review and approve the qualifications of applicants for licensure or renewal as registered respiratory therapists, certified respiratory therapists or respiratory assistants. The board may limit, restrict, or impose one (1) or more conditions on a license at the time it is issued, renewed, reactivated, or reinstated; and   Collect or receive all fees, fines and moneys owed pursuant to this chapter and to pay the same into the general fund of the state.     The board is authorized to issue advisory private letter rulings to any person licensed under this chapter who makes such a request regarding any matters within the board's primary jurisdiction. Such private letter ruling shall affect only the licensee making such inquiry and shall have no precedential value for any other inquiry or future contested case to come before the board. Any dispute regarding a private letter ruling may, if the board chooses to do so, be resolved pursuant to the declaratory order provisions of § 4-5-223.
TN Code § 63-27-106 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 27 - Respiratory Care Practitioner Act|§ 63-27-106. Registered Respiratory Therapist

  The knowledge and skills for performing the functions of a registered respiratory therapist shall be acquired by academic and clinical preparation in a respiratory care program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or its successor organization or other accrediting organization recognized by the board or by registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care. Registered respiratory therapists may assume primary clinical responsibility for all respiratory care modalities. Such modalities shall include, but are not limited to, accepting telephone and verbal orders and responsibilities involving the supervision of certified respiratory therapists and respiratory assistants.   Under the supervision of a physician, a registered respiratory therapist may be required to exercise considerable independent clinical judgment in the respiratory care of patients. The registered respiratory therapist must also be capable of serving as a technical resource person to the physician regarding current practices in respiratory care and to the hospital staff regarding effective and safe methods for administering respiratory care.
TN Code § 63-27-107 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 27 - Respiratory Care Practitioner Act|§ 63-27-107. Certified Respiratory Therapist

  The knowledge and skills for performing the functions of a certified respiratory therapist shall be acquired by academic and clinical preparation in a respiratory care program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or its successor organization or other accrediting organization recognized by the board or by certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care. Under the supervision of a physician, certified respiratory therapists may assume clinical responsibility for specified respiratory care modalities involving the application of well-defined therapeutic techniques.   The certified respiratory therapist's role shall not require the exercising of independent, clinical judgment; however, the certified respiratory therapist may be expected to adjust or modify therapeutic techniques within well-defined procedures based on a limited range of patient responses. Therefore, the effective use of the certified respiratory therapist, especially in the critical care setting, shall require the supervision of a physician experienced in respiratory care. The certified respiratory therapist may accept telephone or verbal orders and responsibilities involving the supervision of respiratory care therapists and respiratory assistants.
TN Code § 63-27-108 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 27 - Respiratory Care Practitioner Act|§ 63-27-108. Respiratory Assistants

  The knowledge and skills for performing the functions of a respiratory assistant shall be acquired through compliance with the requirements of § 63-27-102(4).   The assistant's role shall not include the exercising of independent, clinical judgment. The assistant may be expected to adjust or modify therapeutic techniques within well-defined procedures based on a limited range of patient responses. Therefore, the use of the assistant requires the supervision of a registered respiratory therapist, certified respiratory therapist, or physician experienced in respiratory care. No assistant shall be permitted to perform the functions for which the assistant is certified on a critical care patient being maintained on mechanical ventilation, unless the assistant possesses a certificate that indicates the assistant has passed the critical care section of the board approved examination for respiratory assistants.
TN Code § 63-27-109 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 27 - Respiratory Care Practitioner Act|§ 63-27-109. Continuing Education — Revocation of License — Retirement

  Every licensed respiratory care practitioner shall obtain, during each calendar year, at least ten (10) hours of continuing professional respiratory care education that meets the guidelines established for such continuing education by the rules of the board. Each licensed practitioner shall maintain written proof of obtaining such continuing education for a period of at least three (3) years and shall, upon request, make such proof available to the board or the division.   The board shall approve only those continuing education courses that conform with the guidelines established by the rules of the board. Providers of such courses shall also be approved by the board in accordance with guidelines established by the rules of the board. Course offerings approved for in-service training by the joint commission on accreditation of health care organizations and in-service training programs sponsored or conducted by the Tennessee Society of Respiratory Care shall be deemed to be approved courses.   The rules of the board may establish exceptions from the requirements of this section in emergency or hardship cases. Such cases shall be individually reviewed and approved by the board.   When any such person shall fail to renew that person's license and pay the renewal fee after renewal becomes due, the license of such person shall be automatically revoked without further notice or hearing unless renewal is made and all fees paid prior to the expiration of sixty (60) days from the date such renewal becomes due.   Any person licensed to practice by this chapter, who has retired or may hereafter retire from such practice in this state, shall not be made to register as required by this chapter if such person shall file with the board, an affidavit on a form to be furnished by the board, which affidavit shall state the date on which such person retired from such practice and such other facts as shall tend to verify such retirement as the board shall deem necessary. If such person thereafter reengages in such practice in this state, such person shall apply for registration with the board as provided by this chapter and shall meet other requirements as may be set by the board.
TN Code § 63-27-111 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 27 - Respiratory Care Practitioner Act|§ 63-27-111. Prohibited Practices — Criminal Penalties

  No person shall by verbal claim, advertisement, letterhead, card, or in any other way, claim to be a registered respiratory therapist, certified respiratory therapist or respiratory assistant unless such person possesses a valid license issued pursuant to this chapter.   It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice respiratory care unless such person has been duly licensed under this chapter, except as provided in § 63-27-110.   Each violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
TN Code § 63-27-113 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 27 - Respiratory Care Practitioner Act|§ 63-27-113. Required Credentials for Registered Respiratory Therapist

 Any person currently licensed as a registered respiratory therapist who has not obtained the credential “registered respiratory therapist (RRT)” from the National Board for Respiratory Care shall have until January 1, 2004, to obtain such credential in order to continue being licensed as a registered respiratory therapist in this state. If such person has not obtained such credential by January 1, 2004, such person's license shall be renewed as a certified respiratory therapist license when it is next renewed.
TN Code § 63-27-114 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 27 - Respiratory Care Practitioner Act|§ 63-27-114. [reserved.]

 Blood gas analysis, and maintenance and quality assurance of a blood gas laboratory may not be performed by any practitioner licensed under this chapter unless:   In the case of a registered respiratory therapist or certified respiratory therapist, the registered respiratory therapist or certified respiratory therapist:  Has been trained in blood gas analysis as approved by the board;   Has been granted a license by the board bearing the endorsement “ABG analyst”; and   Holds either the NBRC credentials “CRT,” “CRTT” or “RRT” or has passed a board approved examination testing competency for blood gas analysis; and     In the case of a respiratory assistant:  Has been trained in blood gas analysis as approved by the board;   Has been granted a license by the board bearing the endorsement “ABG analyst”; and   Has passed a board approved examination testing competency for blood gas analysis. The National Board for Respiratory Care entry level examination, as provided to the board by the NBRC, by contract, is the examination accepted by the board. This examination will not grant the respiratory assistant the NBRC credential. In addition, the board reserves the right to write its own state council examination or contract with other national testing organizations.
TN Code § 63-27-116 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 27 - Respiratory Care Practitioner Act|§ 63-27-116. Licenses for Registered Respiratory Therapist and Certified Respiratory Therapist — Temporary License — Reciprocity

  The board may issue a temporary license to an individual applicant who has completed the required respiratory care educational program but who has not yet successfully completed the NBRC examination. A temporary license shall automatically expire one (1) year from its date of issuance and may not be renewed.   The board may issue a license to practice respiratory care by endorsement to an applicant who is currently licensed to practice respiratory care under the laws of another state, territory or country if the qualifications of the applicant are deemed by the board to be equivalent to those required in this state.    The board may authorize any of its members or its consultant to conduct a review of the qualifications of an applicant for a license or temporary license to practice respiratory care in this state and to make an initial determination as to whether the applicant has met all the requirements for a license or temporary license. If the board member or board consultant determines that the applicant has met all the requirements for a license or temporary license, the applicant is then authorized to practice respiratory care in this state until the board makes a final decision on the application for a license or temporary license. The board may authorize the use of this procedure with respect to applicants for license renewal or reinstatement as well. In no event shall the temporary authorization issued pursuant to a determination made by the board member or board consultant be effective for longer than a six (6) month period measured from the date of issuance. This process shall not be utilized by the applicant more than once.   If temporary authorization, pursuant to this subsection (c), is issued to an applicant for a license to practice respiratory care in this state and if the subsequent decision of the board is to deny the application based upon a good faith determination that the applicant has not, in fact, complied with all the requirements for a license, then the doctrine of estoppel shall not apply against the state based upon its issuance of temporary authorization and its subsequent denial of licensure.
TN Code § 63-27-117 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 27 - Respiratory Care Practitioner Act|§ 63-27-117. Training for Respiratory Equipment Delivery Technicians

 As a part of its licensing and regulation of home medical equipment providers under § 68-11-226, the board for licensing health care facilities shall establish uniform standards to ensure the competency of persons who deliver and install respiratory equipment.
TN Code § 63-28-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 28 - Clinical Perfusionist Licensure Act|§ 63-28-101. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Clinical Perfusionist Licensure Act.”