Sec. 604.102. USE OF TITLE. (a) A person who does not hold a certificate or temporary permit under this chapter as a respiratory care practitioner or whose certificate or permit has been suspended or revoked may not:
(1) use in connection with the person's practice:
(A) the words "respiratory care," "respiratory therapist," "respiratory care practitioner," "certified respiratory care practitioner," or "respiratory therapy technician";
(B) the letters "R.C.P."; or
(C) any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a respiratory care practitioner; or
(2) directly or by implication represent in any way that the person is a respiratory care practitioner.
(b) A person who holds a certificate or temporary permit to practice respiratory care under this chapter may use the title "respiratory care practitioner" and the abbreviation "R.C.P."
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment
Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners
Subchapter C. Certificate and Temporary Permit Requirements
Section 604.101. Certificate or Temporary Permit Required; Supervision
Section 604.103. Application; Application Fee
Section 604.104. Requirement for Certificate
Section 604.1042. Notification of Examination Results
Section 604.105. Issuance of Certificate
Section 604.106. Issuance of Certificate by Reciprocity
Section 604.107. Requirements for Temporary Permit
Section 604.108. Issuance of Temporary Permit; Renewal
Section 604.109. Transfer of Certificate or Temporary Permit Prohibited
Section 604.110. Delegation of Authority to Issue Certificate or Temporary Permit