Respiratory Care, Advisory Board on

Health and Human Resources

Purpose

The Advisory Board on Respiratory Care shall advise the Board of Medicine in carrying out the provisions of this chapter regarding the qualifications, examination, registration, and regulation of licensed respiratory therapists.

Term

Four years; no more than two full successive terms

Composition

The Advisory Board shall consist of five members appointed by the Governor as follows: three members shall be at the time of appointment respiratory therapists who have practiced for not less than three years, one member shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth, and one member shall be appointed by the Governor from the Commonwealth at large. Beginning July 1, 2011, the Governor's appointments shall be staggered as follows: two members for a term of one year, one member for a term of two years, and two members for a term of three years. Thereafter, appointments shall be for four-year terms. Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term. No person shall be eligible to serve on the Advisory Board for more than two consecutive terms.

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Current Board Members

Member:Santiera Brown-Yearling
Seat: Respiratory Therapist
End Date:6/30/2026
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Member:Kimberly Headley
Seat: Member of the General Public
End Date:6/30/2026
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Member:Dr. Daniel C. Grinnan
Seat: Licensed Physician
End Date:6/30/2026
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Member:Shari A. Toomey, Mba, Rrt, Rrt-Nps, Fccm
Seat: Respiratory Therapist
End Date:6/30/2026
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Member:Mr Todd Lincoln Zischke
Seat: Respiratory Therapist
End Date:6/30/2026
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