Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32. Professions and Occupations § 32-3521. Allowable respiratory care services; transactions by medical equipment dealers

1. The performance of respiratory care services that are an integral part of a program of study by students who are enrolled in respiratory therapy training programs if the services are rendered under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner or a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 13 or 17 of this title.  1

2. Self-care by a patient or the gratuitous care by a friend or relative who does not purport to be a licensed respiratory care practitioner.

3. The performance of respiratory care services in case of an emergency, including an epidemic or public disaster.

4. The performance of respiratory care services by registered, certified or licensed individuals as provided pursuant to chapters 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 25, 28 and 29 of this title and title 36, chapter 21.1.  2

5. The performance of specific diagnostic testing techniques relating to respiratory care by a person under medical direction in a clinical laboratory that is regulated pursuant to title 36, chapter 4.1.  1

6. The performance of respiratory care services by a person who is employed as a respiratory therapist by the United States government or any of its agencies if that person provides respiratory therapy only under the direction or control of the federal government or an agency of the federal government.

7. Medical equipment dealers who comply with subsection B of this section from taking a prescription for respiratory equipment, as long as that prescription is verified by a licensed respiratory therapist, and delivering oxygen equipment to or demonstrating the operation, safety and maintenance of oxygen equipment at a patient's home.