Philippines Republic Act No. 10024 on Respiratory Therapy Practice

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What is the definition of a Respiratory Therapist as per the Act?

A person who is a holder of a valid certificate of registration and a professional identification card issued by the Professional Regulatory Board of Respiratory Therapy and the Professional Regulation Commission and who is legally qualified to practice respiratory therapy in the Philippines pursuant to this Act.

What are the qualifications for the members of the Professional Regulatory Board of Respiratory Therapy?

Must be a natural born citizen and resident of the Philippines; Must be at least thirty-five (35) years of age if he/she is the chairperson or at least thirty (30) years old if he/she is a member; Must be a duly registered respiratory therapist in the Philippines with a valid certificate.

What is the role of a Respiratory Therapy Technician as defined in the Act?

A person who has been registered and issued a valid certificate of registration and professional identification card and who has undergone a two(2)-year associate or certificate program in respiratory therapy procedures and whose specific assignments are supervised by a registered respiratory therapist.

What is an Accredited Respiratory Training Center according to the Act?

A respiratory therapy unit or pulmonary laboratory, office, center, agency, clinic, hospital or sanitarium duly approved by the Department of Health or its authorized agency. Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the Professional Regulatory Board of Respiratory Therapy as per the Act?

A Chairperson and two (2) members who shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines from three (3) recommendees submitted by the Commission from among a list of five (5) nominees for each position submitted by the integrated professional organization of respiratory therapists. Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the Act?

Philippine Respiratory Therapy Act of 2009 Signup and view all the answers

What is the declaration of policy in Section 2 of the Act?

The State recognizes the importance of respiratory therapists in nation building and aims to develop and nurture competent, virtuous, productive, and well-rounded respiratory therapists. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Act aim to develop and nurture?

Competent, virtuous, productive, and well-rounded respiratory therapists. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inviolable, honest, effective, and credible licensure examinations according to the Act?

To foster the professional growth of respiratory therapists. Signup and view all the answers

What regulatory measures, programs, and activities does the Act aim to implement?

Regulatory measures, programs, and activities that foster the professional growth of respiratory therapists. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definitions and Qualifications

A Respiratory Therapist is defined as a healthcare professional who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with cardiopulmonary and other diseases and disorders.
Members of the Professional Regulatory Board of Respiratory Therapy must be:
Filipino citizens
Registered and licensed respiratory therapists
With at least 5 years of experience in the practice of respiratory therapy
With a good moral character

Roles and Responsibilities

A Respiratory Therapy Technician is responsible for assisting respiratory therapists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with cardiopulmonary and other diseases and disorders.

Accreditation and Licensure

An Accredited Respiratory Training Center is an institution that has been accredited by the Professional Regulatory Board of Respiratory Therapy to offer a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program.

Governance and Composition

The Professional Regulatory Board of Respiratory Therapy is composed of:
A Chairman who is a respiratory therapist
Four members who are also respiratory therapists
A representative from the Department of Health
A representative from the Commission on Higher Education

Laws and Policies

The title of the Act is: "An Act Regulating the Practice of Respiratory Therapy, Creating a Professional Regulatory Board of Respiratory Therapy, and Appropriating Funds Therefor"
The declaration of policy in Section 2 of the Act states that it is the policy of the State to ensure that the practice of respiratory therapy is carried out in accordance with established standards of quality care, safety, and ethics.
The Act aims to develop and nurture professionals who are competent, ethical, and dedicated to the delivery of quality healthcare services.

Licensure Examinations and Regulation

The purpose of inviolable, honest, effective, and credible licensure examinations is to ensure that only qualified and competent individuals are licensed to practice respiratory therapy.
The Act aims to implement regulatory measures, programs, and activities that will promote quality, safety, and excellence in the practice of respiratory therapy.

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This quiz covers the details of Republic Act No. 10024, which regulates the practice of respiratory therapy in the Philippines. It includes the creation of a professional regulatory board, appropriation of funds, and other related purposes.