ยง 8501. Definition of the practice of respiratory therapy. The
practice of the profession of respiratory therapy, which shall be
undertaken pursuant to the direction of a duly licensed physician, is
defined as the performance of cardiopulmonary evaluation, respiratory
therapy treatment techniques, and education of the patient, family and
public.
1. Evaluation shall include the acquisition, analysis and
interpretation of data obtained from physiological specimens, performing
diagnostic tests, studies and research of the cardiopulmonary system and
neurophysiological studies related to respiratory care.
2. Therapy shall include the application and monitoring of medical
gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems,
mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary
hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures,
and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related and limited to respiratory
care.
3. Respiratory therapy services may be performed pursuant to a
prescription of a licensed physician or certified nurse practitioner.
Structure New York Laws
Article 164 - Respiratory Therapists and Respiratory Therapy Technicians
8501 - Definition of the Practice of Respiratory Therapy.
8502 - Practice of Respiratory Therapy and Use of the Title "Respiratory Therapist".
8503 - State Board for Respiratory Therapy.
8504 - Requirements for Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
8504-A - Mandatory Continuing Education for Respiratory Therapists.
8508 - Definition of the Practice of Respiratory Therapy Technician.
8510 - Requirements for Licensure as a Respiratory Therapy Technician.
8510-A - Mandatory Continuing Education for Respiratory Therapy Technicians.