Wyoming Administrative Code Agency 022 - Respiratory Care, State Board for
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the Wyoming Administrative Code – Agency 022: State Board for Respiratory Care, covering its structure, licensure requirements, fees, and disciplinary procedures:
🏛️ Agency 022 – State Board for Respiratory Care
Sub-Agency 0001 – Respiratory Care, State Board for
This sub-agency encompasses all rules governing the practice of respiratory care in Wyoming, codified in Chapters 1–11.
📘 Key Chapters & Highlights
Chapter 1 – General Provisions
Ethical Standards: Establishes ethical guidelines for respiratory care practitioners.
Definitions: Clarifies terms such as "respiratory care," "license," and "practice" within the context of Wyoming law.
Chapter 2 – Organization & Procedures of the Board
Board Structure: Comprises five members:
One public member.
One physician licensed in Wyoming with a special interest in pulmonary medicine.
Three respiratory care practitioners licensed under this act.
Committee Formation: Allows the Board to establish committees to approve applications, renewals, and conduct complaint investigations. These committees may consist of Board members and/or administrative staff.
Chapter 3 – Licensure Requirements & Application Procedures
Eligibility: Applicants must:
Be at least 18 years old.
Have graduated from a respiratory care education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
Pass the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Temporary Permits: Issued for six months to applicants currently practicing in another jurisdiction or enrolled in an accredited program expected to graduate within 30 days.
Chapter 4 – Fees
Application Fees: Required for licensure and permits.
Renewal Fees: Applicable for license renewals.
Additional Fees: May include fees for temporary permits and other services.
Chapter 5 – Continuing Education
Requirements: Licensees must complete a specified number of continuing education hours to maintain licensure.
Chapter 6 – Practice Standards
Scope of Practice: Defines the duties and responsibilities of respiratory care practitioners.
Supervision: Specifies the levels of supervision required for various procedures.
Chapter 7 – Standards of Conduct
Professional Behavior: Outlines expectations for professional conduct and interactions with patients and colleagues.
Chapter 8 – Disciplinary Procedures
Grounds for Discipline: Includes violations such as fraud, substance abuse, negligence, and unprofessional conduct.
Process: Details the steps for investigating complaints and imposing disciplinary actions.
Chapter 9 – Hearings
Procedures: Establishes the process for conducting hearings related to disciplinary matters.
Rights: Ensures due process rights for licensees during hearings.
Chapter 10 – Reinstatement of Licenses
Conditions: Specifies the requirements for reinstating a license that has been suspended or revoked.
Chapter 11 – Practice and Procedures for Discipline Matters
Disciplinary Actions: Details the procedures for taking disciplinary action against licensees, including hearings and appeals.
✅ Summary Table
| Chapter | Topic | Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Provisions | Ethical standards, definitions |
| 2 | Organization & Procedures of the Board | Board structure, committee formation |
| 3 | Licensure Requirements & Application Procedures | Eligibility, temporary permits |
| 4 | Fees | Application, renewal, and additional fees |
| 5 | Continuing Education | CE requirements for license maintenance |
| 6 | Practice Standards | Scope of practice, supervision levels |
| 7 | Standards of Conduct | Professional behavior expectations |
| 8 | Disciplinary Procedures | Grounds for discipline, investigation process |
| 9 | Hearings | Hearing procedures and rights |
| 10 | Reinstatement of Licenses | Conditions for license reinstatement |
| 11 | Practice and Procedures for Discipline Matters | Disciplinary actions, hearings, and appeals |
🔗 Accessing Full Text
For detailed information, you can access the full text of the regulations through the following resources:
Justia: Provides the full text of the regulations, including all chapters and sections.
Cornell Legal Information Institute: Offers a user-friendly interface to navigate the regulations.
Wyoming Secretary of State: The official source for all Wyoming administrative rules.
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