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Supporters tell committee an APRT license could expand access to specialized pulmonary care
Summary
Proponents of House Bill 253 testified that creating a licensed Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist (APRT) would ease workforce shortages in cardiopulmonary care, improve continuity and access (particularly in rural areas), and operate under physician supervision. Testimony came from professional associations, an Ohio State University program
Proponents of House Bill 253 told the House Health Committee that establishing a licensed Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist (APRT) would provide a regulated clinical career ladder for respiratory therapists and expand access to specialized cardiopulmonary care.
Kelly Hikes, director of government relations for the Ohio Nurses Association, told the committee HB253 "creates a new, advanced license for respiratory therapist" and that the Ohio Nurses Association "strongly supports it" as a way to strengthen team‑based care and address workforce shortages exacerbated by COVID‑19.
Nancy Colletti of the Ohio Society for…
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