Respiratory care practitioners in Florida are obligated to understand current laws and rules that govern the practice of respiratory care. The right to practice respiratory care is granted by states to protect patients who need respiratory care services, and respiratory therapists are obligated to provide care under the rules of Florida's Respiratory Care Act. This two-hour course includes information from Florida Statutes Chapter 456, which applies to all licensed healthcare professionals; Chapter 468, Part V, The Respiratory Care Act; and Chapter 64B32 of the Florida Administrative Code.
Respiratory care practitioners in Florida are obligated to understand current laws and rules that govern the practice of respiratory care. The right to practice respiratory care is granted by states to protect patients who need respiratory care services, and respiratory therapists are obligated to provide care under the rules of Florida's Respiratory Care Act. This two-hour course includes information from Florida Statutes Chapter 456, which applies to all licensed healthcare professionals; Chapter 468, Part V, The Respiratory Care Act; and Chapter 64B32 of the Florida Administrative Code.
This program has been approved as non-traditional Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063.
Florida Board of Respiratory Care (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Respiratory Care Act
Introduction
Florida Government and Law
Intent of the Respiratory Care Act
Definitions
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Titles and Abbreviations
Current Address
Exemptions
Review
Summary
Section 3: Licensure and Renewal
Licensure
Licensure by Endorsement
Reactivation of License
License Renewal
Continuing Education
License Reactivation
Fees
Review: Scenario 1
Review: Scenario 2
Summary
Section 4: Penalties and Mediation
Disciplinary Grounds and Actions
The Administrative Code
Recommended Range of Penalties
Reporting Violations
Professionals Resource Network
Review 1
Review 2
Summary
Section 5: Ethical Considerations and Federal Law
Ethical Considerations
Code of Ethics
Ethics and Law
Telehealth
Emergencies
Review 1
Review 2
Summary
Section 6: Case Study
Molly
Section 7: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Laurel Koss MS, OTR/L, attended the University of Pittsburgh and completed her Occupational Therapy degree from Duquesne University. With over 21 years in clinical occupational therapy settings, Laurel has experience in skilled nursing facilities, outpatient orthopedic and neurology, long term care, rehab, and acute care. She also has extensive training and experience in upper extremity amputee care, orthotics and prosthetics, and research and development. Laurel has been an adjunct professor for Saint Petersburg College and Nova Southeastern University, Tampa campus and is currently the lead occupational therapy writer for the Rehab team with Relias.Reviewer: Erin Tully-Tennant
Erin Tully-Tennant is a Registered Respiratory Therapist. She has eleven years of experience working in the hospital industry, 6 of which are in Florida. Her primary focus is critical care. Erin holds a bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ. She is also currently pursuing a master's degree soon. Currently, Erin serves as a charge therapist and clinical education at Holmes Region Medical Center in Melbourne, Florida.
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