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KRS § 314A.010 Definitions for chapter
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As used in this chapter: (1) "Respiratory care" includes "respiratory therapy," "inhalation therapy," or other "cardiopulmonary" terms. (2) "Practice of respiratory care" means the procedures employed in the therapy, management, rehabilitation, gathering of assessment information…
KRS § 314A.100 Scope of practice
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(1) A respiratory care practitioner may perform respiratory care procedures under medical direction with documented competency, in accordance with agency or facility guidelines and only in accordance with the prescription of a physician. The procedures shall include, but not be l…
KRS § 314A.105 Permitted activities
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(1) This chapter does not prohibit: (a) The performance of respiratory care which is an integral part of the program of study by students enrolled in an accredited program; (b) Self-care by the patient nor the gratuitous care by a friend or member of the family who does not repre…
KRS § 314A.110 Requirements for mandatory certification -- Limited mandatory certificate
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certificate. (1) To be eligible for mandatory certification as a respiratory care practitioner the applicant shall have held a registered respiratory therapist (RRT) or certified respiratory therapist (CRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care or its equiv…