Florida Laws and Rules for Respiratory Therapists

Course Code: REL-ALL-0-FLRRT

Hours: 2

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Define unprofessional conduct related to the Respiratory Care Act.
Identify disciplinary guidelines and recommended penalties related to the Respiratory Care Act.
Discuss Florida requirements for licensure, renewal, and reactivation for respiratory care practitioners.
Describe the duties of the Florida Board of Respiratory Care.
Explain the requirements for continuing education for respiratory care practitioners.

Outline:

Section 1: The Respiratory Care Act

Introduction

Respiratory Care Act

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Licensure and Renewal

Licensure

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Penalties and Mediation

Disciplinary Grounds and Actions

The Administrative Code

Reporting Violations

Getting Help

John

The Student

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Ethical Considerations and Federal Law

Ethical Considerations

Erica

Jean

Key Takeaways

Section 5: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Rebecca Hall, BSRT

Rebecca has been an RRT for almost 10 years and is training to be an ECMO specialist. She has worked in every area of the hospital, from high-risk Labor and Delivery, NICU, PICU, and Pediatric CICU to Adult Medical ICU and Adult ER.  

Writer: Chris Martin, BS, BA

Chris is a writer and editor at Relias. He holds a national safety and health credential from OSHA's Directorate of Training and Education.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.