Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners
Section 14-5A-07 - Respiratory Care Professional Standards Committee -- Powers and Duties; Duties of Board

(a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee shall:
        (1)    Develop and recommend to the Board regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;
        (2)    Develop and recommend to the Board a code of ethics for the practice of respiratory care for adoption by the Board;
        (3)    If requested, develop and recommend to the Board standards of care for the practice of respiratory care;
        (4)    Develop and recommend to the Board the requirements for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner;
        (5)    Evaluate the credentials of applicants as necessary and recommend licensure of applicants who fulfill the requirements for a license to practice respiratory care;
        (6)    Develop and recommend to the Board continuing education requirements for license renewal;
        (7)    Provide the Board with recommendations concerning the practice of respiratory care;
        (8)    Develop and recommend to the Board criteria related to the practice of respiratory care in the home setting;
        (9)    Keep a record of its proceedings; and
        (10)    Submit an annual report to the Board.
    (b)    The Board shall:
        (1)    Consider all recommendations of the Committee; and
        (2)    Provide to the Committee an annual report on the disciplinary matters involving licensees.

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