Ohio Revised Code Title XLVII. Occupations Professions § 4761.01

(A) “Respiratory care” means rendering or offering to render to individuals, groups, organizations, or the public any service involving the evaluation of cardiopulmonary function, the treatment of cardiopulmonary impairment, the assessment of treatment effectiveness, and the care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. The practice of respiratory care includes:

(B) “Respiratory care professional” means a person who is licensed under this chapter to practice the full range of services described in division (A) of this section.

(C) “Physician” means an individual authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery.

(D) “Registered nurse” means an individual licensed under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code to engage in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse.

(E) “Hospital” means a facility that meets the operating standards of section 3727.02 of the Revised Code.

(F) “Nursing facility” has the same meaning as in section 5165.01 of the Revised Code.

(G) “Advanced practice registered nurse” has the same meaning as in section 4723.01 of the Revised Code.

(H) “Physician assistant” means an individual who holds a valid license to practice as a physician assistant issued under Chapter 4730. of the Revised Code.