49 Pa. Code § 25.502 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

AARC-American Association for Respiratory Care, an organization which provides continuing professional development programs.

AMA-American Medical Association, an organization which provides continuing professional development programs.

AOA-American Osteopathic Association, an organization which provides continuing professional development programs.

Act-The Osteopathic Medical Practice Act (63 P. S. §§ 271.1-271.18).

CoARC-The Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, an organization which accredits respiratory care programs.

CSRT-Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists, an organization which provides continuing professional development programs.

NBRC-The National Board for Respiratory Care, the agency recognized by the Board to certify respiratory therapists.

Practice building-Marketing or any other activity that has as its primary purpose increasing the business volume or revenue of a licensee or the licensee's employer.

Respiratory therapist-A person who has been licensed in accordance with the act and this subchapter.

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