Virginia Code Title 54.1. Professions and Occupations § 54.1-2955. Restriction of titles

A. It is unlawful for any person not holding a current and valid license from the Board to practice as a respiratory therapist or to assume the title “Respiratory Therapist” or to use, in conjunction with his name, the letters “RT.”

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A, a person who has graduated from an accredited respiratory therapy education program may practice with the title “Respiratory Therapist, License Applicant” or “RT-Applicant” until he has received a failing score on any examination required by the Board for licensure or six months from the date of graduation, whichever occurs sooner. Any person practicing pursuant to this subsection as shall be identified with the title “Respiratory Therapist, License Applicant” or “RT-Applicant” on any identification issued by an employer and in conjunction with any signature in the course of his practice.