Ala. Admin. Code r. 798-X-5-.07

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 10, July 31, 2024

Section 798-X-5-.07 - Temporary Licenses

(1) Recent graduates of a respiratory therapy education program accredited by CoARC under CAAHEP or successor organizations may be issued a temporary license to practice until such time as they achieve the CRT or RRT credential. The temporary license for a recent respiratory therapist graduate is valid for six months. The respiratory therapist graduate shall have completed an application and paid all necessary fees. Application for a temporary license shall be made within 30 days of graduation, except for extenuating circumstances which shall be approved by the Board.

(2) The temporary license shall be renewable only once for an additional six-month period if the applicant fails the NBRC CRT examination. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Board based upon an appeal identifying extenuating circumstances.

(3) The temporary license allows the applicant to practice as a respiratory therapist, subject to the following stipulations:

(a) The respiratory therapist with a temporary license shall function under direct clinical supervision of a currently licensed respiratory therapist or physician; and

(b) The respiratory therapist with a temporary license shall not assume nor be assigned charge or supervisory responsibilities.

(4) A temporary license shall expire:

(a) On the date specified on the temporary license;

(b) Once a permanent license is issued; or

(c) If the applicant is denied licensure.

(5) The applicant for licensure shall:

(a) Provide every employer the temporary license for visual inspection;

(b) Provide to an employer validation of a current license upon receipt of the official license card; or

(c) Inform the employer of denial of licensure. The Board shall issue notice of denial of licensure. Receipt of notice is presumed within five calendar days of mailing.

Author: The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy

Ala. Admin. Code r. 798-X-5-.07

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.