Department of Health Professions
Board of Medicine
Regulations Governing the Practice of Respiratory Therapists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 40]
Chapter Information
Description | Establishes qualifications for licensure, requirements for renewal, and standards of practice for respiratory care practitioners. |
State Authority | Chapter 29 of Title 54.1 |
Federal Authority | None entered |
Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
Goals of Regulation |
1) Achieve a high level of satisfaction for application and renewal processes for all licensed practitioners. 2) Increase the number of licensed respiratory care practitioners and achieve a reduction in unlicensed practice. |
Meetings | See all meetings (27) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
Name / Title: | Erin Barrett / Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs |
Address: |
Perimeter Center 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 |
Email Address: | erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804)367-4688 FAX: (804)915-0382 TDD: ()- |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 40 | Fast-Track | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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CE credit for specialty examination | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/15/2020. |
Handling fee | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/05/2020. |
Renewal fee reduction
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/02/2019. |
Electronic renewal notices | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/22/2019. |
Renewal fee reduction
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/27/2017. |
CE credit for volunteer practice and academic course | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/09/2017. |
Change in terminology
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/07/2015. |
One-time reduction in renewal fees
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2013. |
Regulatory reform changes | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/26/2013. |
Change of address
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/19/2009. |
Registration for restricted volunteer practice
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/03/2008. |
Requirements for a restricted volunteer license | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/05/2008. |
Correction of Code cites
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/18/2007. |
Periodic review recommendations | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/17/2007. |
Change in Code cite
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/07/2007. |
Change in fee for returned checks
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/08/2006. |
Acceptance of Category 1 CME | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/11/2006. |
Standards of Practice | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/19/2005. |
Voluntary practice by out-of-state practitioners | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/18/2003. |
Periodic review | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/02/2003. |
Inactive licensure | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/11/2001. |
Increase in licensee fees | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/12/2000. |
Licensure requirements | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/19/2000. |
Withdrawn Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Forms revision
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Final | Stage withdrawn on 12/16/2011 before submission to the Registrar. |
Fee increase | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 06/23/2006 after the comment period had ended. |
Correction of Code cite
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Final | Stage withdrawn on 08/22/2007 prior to submitting for AG review. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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10/6/2022 Agency Completed | Amend | |
4/30/2018 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
10/16/2012 Agency Completed | Amend | |
10/12/2000 Agency Completed | Amend |