It shall be unlawful for any person who is not currently licensed under this Article to:

(1)        Engage in the practice of respiratory care.

(2)        Use the title “respiratory care practitioner”.

(3)        Use the letters “RCP”, “RTT”, “RT”, or any facsimile or combination in any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia.

(4)        Imply orally or in writing or indicate in any way that the person is a respiratory care practitioner or is otherwise licensed under this Article.

(5)        Employ or solicit for employment unlicensed persons to practice respiratory care. (2000-162, s. 1; 2003-384, s. 7.)

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 90-661

  • in writing: may be construed to include printing, engraving, lithographing, and any other mode of representing words and letters: Provided, that in all cases where a written signature is required by law, the same shall be in a proper handwriting, or in a proper mark. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3