Ala. Admin. Code r. 798-X-5-.09

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 798-X-5-.09 - Special Renewal Provisions For Actively Deployed Respiratory Therapists

(1) If a respiratory therapist's license lapses while on active duty for greater than 14 days, the license may be reinstated or renewed without penalty or payment of the reinstatement or late renewal fee(s) under the following conditions:

(a) The license was active at the time of deployment;

(b) The application for reinstatement or renewal is made while still in the armed services or no later than six months after discharge from active service or return to inactive military status;

(c) A copy of the military activation orders or other proof of active military service accompanies the application;

(d) The renewal fee is paid; and

(e) If the required continuing education contact hours were not earned for renewal during the earning period, the respiratory therapist shall be required to complete the required continuing education hours needed for renewal no later than six months after discharge from active service, return to inactive military status, or return to the United States from an active war zone

(f) Continuing education shall not be required for the period of time the respiratory therapist is on active duty. Proration of required continuing education shall be the equivalent of one (1) contact hour for each month of the licensure period in which the licensee was not on active duty.

(2) The continuing education contact hours used for renewal under this provision may not be used for the next license renewal.

(3) A respiratory therapist returning from active deployment shall accrue for renewal one (1) contact hour for each calendar month remaining in the licensure period. The licensure period may be less than two years, in order to have the expiration date fall on the established date of renewal.

(4) In accordance with Alabama Act 2018-540, the board is authorized to waive the initial licensing fee for active-duty military spouses or transitioning service members with proper documentation.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 798-X-5-.09

New Rule: Filed May 16, 2005; refilled August 10, 2005; effective September 14, 2005.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 02, November 30, 2023, eff. 1/14/2024.

Author: The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-27B-1 thru 34-27B-17.