Missouri Board for Respiratory Care
PO Box 1335
3605 Missouri Boulevard
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 522-5864
Fax: (573) 526-3464
Email: rcp@pr.mo.gov
Website: http://www.pr.mo.gov/respiratorycare.asp
Director: Vanessa Beauchamp
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 334.830
Department: Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration
Mission:
The Missouri Board for Respiratory Care protects the public from incompetence, misconduct, gross negligence, fraud, misrepresentation and dishonesty; licenses only "qualified" professionals by examination and evaluation of minimum competency; enforces standards by implementing legislation ad administrative rules; and encourages economic development and partnerships with existing small businesses.
Function:
The board regulates professional conduct, continuing education requirements for renewal of licenses, continuing education programs, and ethical standards of practice for the persons holding a permit or license to practice respiratory care in Missouri.
Subcommittees:
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 4 meetings
Location of meetings: Jefferson City
Duration of meetings: 6 hours
Preparation time for meetings: 4 hours
Total time commitment: 3 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 7
Appointed members: 7
Term length: 3 years
Compensation: Members receive a per diem not to exceed $50 for each day devoted to the affairs of the board and reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: 1 member must be a physician; 1 must be a public member; 1 must be a hospital administrator; and 4 must be respiratory care practitioners
Political Requirements: yes, not more than 4 members may be members of the same political party
Geographic Requirements: no
Senate Consent Required: Yes