The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(1) AARC--The American Association for Respiratory Care.(2) Act--The Respiratory Care Practitioners Act, Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 604.(3) Advisory Board--Texas Board of Respiratory Care.(4) Directing physician--A physician including a qualified medical director licensed by the Medical Board that directs a Texas state-certified respiratory care practitioner in the practice of respiratory care.(5) Educational accrediting body--Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), or other such organization approved by the Advisory Board in accordance with §604.054 of the Act.(6) Formal training--Completion of an organized educational activity in respiratory care procedures recognized by the Advisory Board.(7) Medical Practice Act--Texas Occupations Code,