Ala. Admin. Code r. 798-X-5-.08

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

Section 798-X-5-.08 - Renewal Of License

(1) Licensure periods:

(a) The respiratory therapist license shall normally be valid for two years, expiring on November 1 of odd-numbered years; or

(b) The initial licensure period may be abbreviated in order to have the expiration at the established renewal date.

(2) The continuing education earning period is normally a two-year period of time during which at least 24 contact hours shall be accrued. This period is the time period of the current license. In the cases of an abbreviated license period, the applicant for renewal shall validate continuing education prorated to the equivalence of one (1) contact hour for each month of the current licensure period.

(3) The renewal of license shall be accomplished prior to expiration of the current license.

(4) Failure to renew prior to the expiration date of the current license will result in an additional late fee. Licenses may be renewed up to 60 days after expiration date. Respiratory therapists will not be permitted to work as respiratory therapists if their license has expired. Notice of license expiration will be mailed to the licensees address and employer of record.

(5) Renewal notices may be mailed or transmitted electronically. Notice shall be sent to the applicant's address of record between 60 and 90 days prior to the renewal date.

(6) To be eligible for renewal, the applicant shall:

(a) Hold a valid, active Alabama license;

(b) Submit a completed and signed renewal application and required fee(s); and

(c) Meet continuing education requirements.

(7) 365 days after the effective date of the rules and regulations, a current license is required to practice respiratory therapy.

(8) The applicant is responsible to supply current mailing address records and notification of legal name change to the Board within 30 days of change.

(9) Failure to receive the renewal application or notice shall not relieve the licensee of the responsibility of renewing the license by the expiration date.

(10) Any license not renewed within 90 days following the expiration date shall lapse. Any individual who practices with a lapsed license shall be subject to penalties established under Chapter 798-X-7.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 798-X-5-.08

New Rule: Filed May 16, 2005; refilled August 10, 2005; effective September 14, 2005. Amended: Filed October 11, 2007; effective November 15, 2007.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 01, October 31, 2018, eff. 12/3/2018.

Author: The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy

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