HRS §466D-4
Who can give orders for respiratory care
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗You cannot practice respiratory care unless a licensed doctor, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse orders and directs your work. This section sets that basic rule and does not cover other details.
The statute, as written — - 4 Order and qualified direction required
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
No person shall practice respiratory care under this chapter except under the order and qualified direction of a physician or an osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to chapter 453, a physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 453, or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed pursuant to chapter 457.
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