Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3702.5 · Article 1. General Provisions
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3702.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Except for the board, a state agency may not define or interpret the practice of respiratory care for those licensed pursuant to this chapter, or develop standardized procedures or protocols pursuant to this chapter, unless authorized by this chapter or specifically required by state or federal statute. The board may adopt regulations to further define, interpret, or identify all of the following:
(a) Basic respiratory tasks and services that do not require a respiratory assessment and only require manual, technical skills, or data collection.
(b) Intermediate respiratory tasks, services, and procedures that require formal respiratory education and training.
(c) Advanced respiratory tasks, services, and procedures that require supplemental education, training, or additional credentialing consistent with national standards, as applicable.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 180, Sec. 1. (SB 1003) Effective January 1, 2019.
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