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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.

Vacant Seats

The seat descriptions indicate if there is a specific requirement for that seat (a profession, consumer, someone who lives in a certain congressional district, etc.). If there is only a number listed (Seat 7), there is no specific criteria for that seat. A “citizen” seat requires someone who is not affiliated with that profession. If you're interested in any of these seats, please submit an application here.

Licensed Physician	1 seat
Member of the General Public	1 seat
Respiratory Therapist	1 seat
Total seats available: 3

Current Board Members

Sherleen Bose

Respiratory Therapist Membership expires on 6/30/2030

Daniel Gochenour

Respiratory Therapist Membership expires on 6/30/2030