MN SF2900

Changes terminology throughout Minnesota Statutes Chapter 147C from "respiratory care practitioners" to "respiratory care therapists" and "respiratory therapy" to align professional naming conventions.

Modifies licensure requirements to accept credentials from the National Board for Respiratory Care or other board-approved national organizations, including certified respiratory therapist, registered respiratory therapist, or other entry or advanced level designations.

Updates reciprocity licensure to require applicants have worked at least eight weeks during the previous five years as a respiratory therapist and achieve a qualifying score on a registered respiratory therapist or advanced level respiratory therapy credentialing examination within five years prior to application.

Requires renewal applicants after July 1, 2020, to maintain a valid and current certified or registered respiratory therapist credential designation issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care or other board-approved organization.

Changes the title of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 147C from "Respiratory Care Practitioners" to "Respiratory Therapists" and updates the Respiratory Care Therapy Advisory Council to consist of two public members, three licensed respiratory therapists, and two licensed physicians with respiratory care expertise.