§34-27B-9. Representation as "respiratory therapist," etc.

(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."

(Act 2004-518, p. 1038, §9.)