Respiratory Care, Advisory Board on
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.
Vacant Seats
No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.
Current Board Members
Santiera Brown-Yearling
Respiratory Therapist Membership expires on 6/30/2026Kimberly Headley
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026Dr. Daniel C. Grinnan
Licensed Physician Membership expires on 6/30/2026Shari A. Toomey, Mba, Rrt, Rrt-Nps, Fccm
Respiratory Therapist Membership expires on 6/30/2026