Ala. Admin. Code r. 798-X-6-.03

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

Section 798-X-6-.03 - Licensed Respiratory Therapist Title

(1) Any person who is issued a license as a respiratory therapist pursuant to Sections 34-27B-1etseq., Code of Ala. 1975 may use the words "licensed respiratory therapist" or the letters "LRT" in conjunction with his or her name to denote his or her license.

(2) Pursuant to Section 34-27B-9Code of Ala. 1975, a person who does not hold a license or a temporary license as a respiratory therapist or whose license or temporary license has been suspended or revoked may not do any of the following, unless otherwise exempt by 34-27B-11, Code of Ala. 1975:

(a) Use in connection with the person's practice the words "respiratory care professional", "respiratory therapist", "respiratory care practitioner", "certified respiratory care practitioner", "licensed respiratory therapist", "inhalation therapist", or "respiratory therapy technician"; or use the letters "R.C.P.", or "L.R.T."; or use any other word, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indication or implying that the person is a respiratory therapist.

(b) Directly or by implication represent in any way that the person is a respiratory therapist.

Author: The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy

Ala. Admin. Code r. 798-X-6-.03

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

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