Florida Statutes Part V - Respiratory Therapy (Ss. 468.35-468.369)
- 468.35 - Short Title.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Respiratory Care Act.”History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 84-252; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
- 468.351 - Purpose And Intent; Application.
(1)(a) The purpose in enacting this part is to provide for the licensure of persons who deliver respiratory care services and who meet certain requirements. The...
- 468.352 - Definitions.
As used in this part, the term:(1) “Board” means the Board of Respiratory Care.(2) “Certified respiratory therapist” means any person licensed pursuant to this part who is...
- 468.353 - Board Of Respiratory Care; Powers And Duties.
(1) The board is authorized to establish minimum standards for the delivery of respiratory care services and to adopt those rules necessary to administer this part.(2) The...
- 468.354 - Board Of Respiratory Care; Organization; Function.
(1) There is created within the department, the Board of Respiratory Care, composed of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.(2) The board...
- 468.355 - Licensure Requirements.
To be eligible for licensure by the board, an applicant must be an active “certified respiratory therapist” or an active “registered respiratory therapist” as designated...
- 468.358 - Licensure By Endorsement.
(1) Licensure as a certified respiratory therapist shall be granted by endorsement to an individual who holds the “Certified Respiratory Therapist” credential issued by the National...
- 468.359 - Assumption Of Title And Use Of Abbreviations.
(1) Only persons who are licensed pursuant to this part as respiratory care practitioners have the right to use the title “Respiratory Care Practitioner” and the...
- 468.36 - Current Address.
Every licensee shall file with the department the licensee’s current residence address as defined by board rule.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 84-252; s. 4, ch. 91-429;...
- 468.361 - Renewal Of Licensure; Continuing Education.
(1) The department shall provide by rule a method for the biennial renewal of licensure at fees set by the board.(2) The board shall prescribe by rule...
- 468.363 - Reactivation Of Licensure; Continuing Education.
The board shall prescribe by rule continuing education requirements as a condition of reactivating a license. The continuing education requirements for reactivating a license may...
- 468.364 - Fees; Establishment; Disposition.
(1) The board shall establish by rule fees for the following purposes:(a) Application, a fee not to exceed $50.(b) Initial licensure, a fee not to exceed $200.(c) Renewal of...
- 468.365 - Disciplinary Grounds And Actions.
(1) The following acts constitute grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action, as specified in s. 456.072(2):(a) Procuring, attempting to procure, or renewing a license...
- 468.366 - Penalties For Violations.
(1) It is a violation of law for any person, including any firm, association, or corporation, to:(a) Sell or fraudulently obtain, attempt to obtain, or furnish to...
- 468.367 - Injunctive Relief.
The department may, in its discretion, in lieu of or in addition to any remedy set forth in this part, file a proceeding in the...
- 468.368 - Exemptions.
This part may not be construed to prevent or restrict the practice, service, or activities of:(1) Any person licensed in this state by any other law...
- 468.369 - Payment Or Reimbursement By Hospitals Of Costs Of Compliance With Part.
A hospital shall not be required to pay for or reimburse any person for the costs of compliance with any of the requirements of this...
Last modified: September 23, 2016