(a) 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:
(1) 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 words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a respiratory therapist.
(2) Directly or by implication represent in any way that the person is a respiratory therapist.
(b) A person who holds a license or a temporary license to practice respiratory therapy under this chapter may use the title "respiratory therapist" and the abbreviation "L.R.T."
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.
Chapter 27B - Respiratory Therapists.
Section 34-27B-1 - Legislative Findings.
Section 34-27B-2 - Definitions.
Section 34-27B-3 - License Requirements; Examination.
Section 34-27B-4 - State Board of Respiratory Therapy - Functions.
Section 34-27B-6 - Trust Fund.
Section 34-27B-7 - Issuance, Use, Renewal of License; Temporary License.
Section 34-27B-9 - Representation as "Respiratory Therapist," Etc.
Section 34-27B-10 - Violations.
Section 34-27B-11 - Additional Activities Permitted Under Chapter.
Section 34-27B-12 - Notice Provided to Respiratory Therapists.