As used in this subpart:

1. (1) “Act” means the Arkansas Respiratory Care Act, Arkansas Code § 17-99-101 et seq.;
2. (2) “Approved training program” means respiratory care programs approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board or like organizations in other states;

3. (3)

   1. (A) “Limited” means the clinical practice of respiratory care shall be restricted to the level of current and progressive clinical training as provided by an accredited, approved training program in respiratory care.
   2. (B) The definition applies to respiratory care students;

4. (4) “National credentials”.

   1. (A) National Board for Respiratory Care issues the credentials of CRT (certified respiratory therapist) and RRT (registered respiratory therapist).
   2. (B) Persons holding these credentials meet the qualifications for licensure in the State of Arkansas until otherwise determined by the Arkansas State Medical Board;
5. (5) “State credentials”. Persons who have met the qualifications and obtained a license in the State of Arkansas shall be designated by the credentials of LRCP (licensed respiratory care practitioner);
6. (6) “Student” means a person currently enrolled in an accredited, approved training program who is actively engaged in the clinical practice of respiratory care at the level of their clinical education; and
7. (7) “Supervision” means supervision by a licensed respiratory care practitioner who is responsible for the functioning of the practitioner.