A lapsed license may be reinstated upon submission of a completed application and compliance with the following:

1. (1) Payment of current renewal and reinstatement fees and any applicable fine(s); and

2. (2) Evidence of completion of twenty-four (24) contact hours of approved continuing education within the twenty-four months preceding application. A maximum of twelve (12) contact hours earned through independent study may be used for reinstatement of a lapsed license.

   1. (a) Contact hours earned for reinstatement of a lapsed license may not be used toward the continuing education requirement for the next license renewal.
   2. (b) A respiratory therapist whose license is reinstated shall accrue for license renewal one (1) contact hour for each calendar month remaining in the period. The licensing period may be less than two years, in order to have the expiration date fall on the established date of renewal.

Author: The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-27B-1 thru 34-27B-17.

History: New Rule: Filed May 16, 2005; refilled August 10, 2005; effective September 14, 2005.