This bill establishes a framework for the temporary licensure of student respiratory therapists, allowing them to provide respiratory care services under supervision while they are enrolled in an educational program. The bill amends existing law by inserting definitions and provisions related to "respiratory care student" and the temporary licensure process. Specifically, it adds a new section (RSA 326-E:3-a) that outlines the application process for a temporary student license, the conditions under which these students can practice, and the requirement for supervision by licensed practitioners.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing provisions to clarify that students may perform respiratory care services related to their clinical education without a license, provided they are under direct supervision. It also includes the insertion of "temporary student license" in the responsibilities of licensed respiratory care practitioners, ensuring that employers maintain a record of all individuals providing respiratory care at their facilities. The act is set to take effect 60 days after passage and is projected to have a minimal fiscal impact of less than $10,000 in the upcoming fiscal years.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 326-E:1, 326-E:2, 326-E:6, 326-E:8
As Amended by the House: 326-E:1, 326-E:2, 326-E:6, 326-E:8