I would like to speak in favor of the proposal to require continuing education credits for respiratory therapists. I am in favor of a minimum of 20 AARC approved CRCEU's biannually. This standard has been set in most states that have licensed respiratory care practitioners and is the average required by 35 states. CRCEU's do not necessarily prove competency but they do however indicate that licensed therapists in Virginia are staying current on the latest information available. CRCEU's are accessable to respiratory therapists and would not cause undue burden.