Alaska HB362 regulates the practice of respiratory care, setting licensure requirements and scope of practice.

HB362 establishes regulations for respiratory care practitioners in Alaska. It mandates that individuals practicing respiratory care must be licensed by the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. To obtain a license, applicants must submit evidence of a high school diploma, completion of an accredited respiratory care educational program, and passing a registered respiratory therapist examination. The bill outlines exceptions, including students practicing under supervision and those already practicing before the Act's effective date.

Alaska HB362 regulates the practice of respiratory care, setting licensure requirements and scope of practice.

HB362 establishes regulations for respiratory care practitioners in Alaska. It mandates that individuals practicing respiratory care must be licensed by the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. To obtain a license, applicants must submit evidence of a high school diploma, completion of an accredited respiratory care educational program, and passing a registered respiratory therapist examination. The bill outlines exceptions, including students practicing under supervision and those already practicing before the Act's effective date.