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Respiratory Care Practitioners Examining Council | MEB

View information about the Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioners Examining Council, its formation, and governing rules. Disclaimer: Please review Wisconsin statutes for full council requirements.

Formation Statute: Wis. Stat. s.15.407 (1m)
Rules Statute: Wis. Stat. ch. 448 

Related Professions: Respiratory Care Practitioner


Officers & Members

The professional members of the Respiratory Care Practitioners Examining Council are appointed by the Medical Examining Board, and the public member is appointed by the Governor.  The members of the Examining Council serve 3 year terms. 

The Board consists of 3 certified respiratory care practitioners, each of whom shall have engaged in respiratory care practice for at least 3 years preceding appointment; one physician; and one public member, who shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature. 

Member Name

Officer

Member ​​​Type

Term Expiration

Chris R. Becker

Chairperson

Respiratory Care Practitioner Member

7/1/2022*

Kristine M. Ostrander

Vice Chairperson

Respiratory Care Practitioner Member

7/1/2025*

Lynn R. Waldera

Secretary

Respiratory Care Practitioner Member

7/1/2020*

​Tammy L. Kundinger

Respiratory Care Practitioner Member

9/18/2027

Vacant

Physician Member

Vacant

Public Member**

*The Respiratory Care Practitioners Council members are appointed by the Medical Examining Board. These members may continue to serve until the Board takes formal action to appoint a successor regardless of term expiration.

**The public member of the Council is subject to gubernatorial appointment. A public member whose term has expired may continue to serve until their successor is confirmed by the Senate.


Board Information

Meetings Schedule

Click the link below to access the Respiratory Care Practitioners Examining Council meeting information, agendas, and options to join upcoming sessions.

Board Statutes

Click the link below to access the codes and statutes governing the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board and its related boards.


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Guidance Documents

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IV Hydration Therapy Guidance

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Library Resources

Click the link below to view a collection of Wisconsin Interdisciplinary health-related documents and resources.



Contact Us

Call:
(608) 266-2112

Email:
dsps@wi.gov

Mailing Address:
Respiratory Care Practitioners Examining Council 
DSPS 
P.O. Box 8366 
Madison, WI 53705 

Office Hours:
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM

Location:
Department of Safety and Professional Services
4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, WI 53705 

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