Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.40 - SENIOR AND LONG TERM CARE SERVICES
Subchapter 37.40.14 - Home and Community-Based Services
Rule 37.40.1463 - HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR ELDERLY AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS: RESPIRATORY THERAPY, REQUIREMENTS

(1) Respiratory therapy is the provision of direct respiratory treatment, ongoing assessment of respiratory and medical conditions, equipment monitoring and upkeep, pulmonary education and respiratory rehabilitation.

(2) A certified respiratory therapy technician, as defined by the national board for respiratory care, may assist under the direct supervision of a registered respiratory therapist or physician who is responsible for and participates in the recipient's treatment program.