Respiratory Therapist Advisory Committee

The Respiratory Therapist Advisory Committee advises the Hawaii Medical Board on the licensing and regulation of respiratory therapists, who provide critical care for patients with breathing disorders, lung disease, and conditions requiring ventilator support. The committee reviews licensing standards, examines competency requirements, and advises on disciplinary matters involving respiratory therapy practitioners. It works to ensure that respiratory care in Hawaii is delivered by qualified and accountable professionals.

Respiratory therapists play a vital role in hospital and home care settings, particularly for patients with asthma, COPD, and other respiratory conditions — this committee sets the professional bar for those practitioners. Patients and healthcare providers with concerns about respiratory therapy standards can engage through the Medical Board's public process.