A. The board of respiratory care examiners is established consisting of seven members appointed by the governor. Each board member shall be a resident of this state at the time of appointment. The governor shall appoint:

1. 1. Three licensed respiratory care practitioners, at least one of whom is a technical director of a respiratory care department or respiratory care corporation or an officer or faculty member of a college, school or institution engaged in respiratory therapy education and at least one of whom is involved in direct patient care.
2. 2. A physician who is licensed pursuant to chapter 13 or 17 of this title and who is knowledgeable in respiratory care.
3. 3. Two public members who are not engaged, directly or indirectly, in the provision of health care services.
4. 4. One hospital administrator.

C. The respiratory care practitioner members shall:

1. 1. Have at least five years of experience in respiratory care or respiratory therapy education.
2. 2. Have been employed actively in direct patient care, respiratory therapy education or management or supervision of respiratory care for at least three years immediately preceding appointment.
3. 3. Be licensed pursuant to this chapter.