Introduction
Source:
Section 8500 — Introduction, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EDN/8500 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jun. 18, 2026).
8500
Introduction 8501
Definition of the practice of respiratory therapy 8502
Practice of respiratory therapy and use of the title “respiratory therapist” 8503
State board for respiratory therapy 8504
Requirements for licensure as a respiratory therapist 8504–A
Mandatory continuing education for respiratory therapists 8505
Exempt persons 8506
Limited permits 8507
Special provisions 8508
Definition of the practice of respiratory therapy technician 8509
Duties of respiratory therapy technicians and use of the title “respiratory therapy technician” 8510
Requirements for licensure as a respiratory therapy technician 8510–A
Mandatory continuing education for respiratory therapy technicians 8511
Limited permits 8512
Exempt persons 8513
Special provisions
Introduction 8501
Definition of the practice of respiratory therapy 8502
Practice of respiratory therapy and use of the title “respiratory therapist” 8503
State board for respiratory therapy 8504
Requirements for licensure as a respiratory therapist 8504–A
Mandatory continuing education for respiratory therapists 8505
Exempt persons 8506
Limited permits 8507
Special provisions 8508
Definition of the practice of respiratory therapy technician 8509
Duties of respiratory therapy technicians and use of the title “respiratory therapy technician” 8510
Requirements for licensure as a respiratory therapy technician 8510–A
Mandatory continuing education for respiratory therapy technicians 8511
Limited permits 8512
Exempt persons 8513
Special provisions
