Section 1330-01-.21 - UPGRADING CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS(1) A respiratory assistant may upgrade to certified respiratory therapist by doing the following:(a) Complete and submit a notarized application, attach a "passport" style photograph taken within the preceding twelve (12) months, and pay the Upgrade and State Regulatory fees as provided in rule 1330-01-.06.(b) Submit proof of completion of academic and clinical preparation in a respiratory care program approved by C.A.A.H.E.P. in collaboration with Co.A.R.C. or their successor organizations. The applicant shall have the school send directly to the Board office either a certificate of completion, diploma, or final official transcript. If arterial blood gas endorsement is desired, the applicant must have their school send directly to the Board office a final transcript which shows the applicant's training in blood gas analysis; and(c) Have the NBRC submit to the Board office proof of successful completion of the entry level practitioner examination provided by the NBRC and/or proof of NBRC certification.(2) A respiratory assistant may upgrade to registered respiratory therapist by doing the following:(a) Complete and submit a notarized application, attach a "passport" style photograph taken within the preceding twelve (12) months, and pay the Upgrade and State Regulatory fees as provided in rule 1330-01-.06.(b) Submit proof of completion of academic and clinical preparation in a respiratory care program approved by C.A.A.H.E.P. in collaboration with Co.A.R.C. or their successor organizations. The applicant shall have the school send directly to the Board office either a certificate of completion, diploma, or final official transcript. If arterial blood gas endorsement is desired, the applicant must have their school send directly to the Board office a final transcript which shows the applicant's training in blood gas analysis; and(c) Have the NBRC submit to the Board office proof of successful completion of the advanced level practitioner examination provided by the NBRC.(3) A certified respiratory therapist may upgrade to registered respiratory therapist by doing the following:(a) Complete and submit a notarized application, attach a "passport" style photograph taken within the preceding twelve (12) months, and pay the Upgrade and State Regulatory fees as provided in rule 1330-01-.06.(b) Submit proof of completion of academic and clinical preparation in a respiratory care program approved by C.A.A.H.E.P. in collaboration with Co.A.R.C. or their successor organizations. The applicant shall have the school send directly to the Board office either a certificate of completion, diploma, or final official transcript. If arterial blood gas endorsement is desired, the applicant must have their school send directly to the Board office a final transcript which shows the applicant's training in blood gas analysis; and(c) Have the NBRC submit to the Board office proof of successful completion of the advanced level practitioner examination provided by the NBRC.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1330-01-.21
Original rule filed January 31, 2000; effective April 15, 2000. Amendment filed March 20, 2001; effective June 3, 2001. Amendment filed March 27, 2003; effective June 10, 2003. Amendment filed April 17, 2003; effective July 1, 2003. Amendment filed December 5, 2003; effective February 18, 2004.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-1011, 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-27-102, 63-27-104, 63-27-105, 63-27-106, 63-27-107, 63-27-113, 63-27-115, and 63-27-116.