Definitions

For purposes of this Article, the following words and phrases are defined to mean:

(a)“Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)” means a person who is currently a “Registered Respiratory Therapist” credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), or the equivalent thereof, and who is currently and validly licensed to practice respiratory therapy on Guam.

(b)“Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist” means a person who is currently a “Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)” (formerly “Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRRT)”) credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), or the equivalent thereof as accepted by the NBRC, and who assists in the treatment of patients under the indirect supervision of a licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist.

(c)“Respiratory therapy” means the management of pulmonary diseases with medicines and machines.

(d)“Consultation” means the communication regarding the patient’s evaluation and proposed treatment plan with an authorized health care practitioner. CH. 12 MEDICAL PRACTICES - PART II

(e)“Authorized health care practitioner” includes licensed physicians, osteopathic physicians, chiropractors, podiatrists and dentists; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed as altering the scope of practice of such practitioners as defined in their respective licensure regulations.