HB 818 - Mississippi Respiratory Care Practice Act

• Revises licensure requirements to reference National Board for Respiratory Care credentials (CRT and/or RRT) instead of statutory educational qualifications.

• Modifies Respiratory Care Advisory Council composition and appointment procedures, allowing professional organizations to submit lists of qualified candidates for board consideration.

• Establishes temporary permits valid for six months for students in approved respiratory care programs who are eligible to sit for national certification examinations.

• Updates professional identification standards and license renewal procedures, requiring the board to provide at least 30 days' notice before license expiration.

• Repeals statutory examination requirements and grandfather provisions, effective July 1, 2012.