2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 37:3361 — Persons and practices not affected

§3361.  Persons and practices not affected

Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or activities of:

(1)  Any person licensed in this state by any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which he is licensed.  

(2)  Any person employed as a respiratory therapist or respiratory therapy technician by the United States government if such person provides respiratory therapy solely under the direction or control of the United States governmental organization by which he is employed.  

(3)  Any person pursuing a course of study leading to registry, certification, or licensure as a respiratory therapist or respiratory therapy technician in a program which is accredited, recognized, or approved by an agency recognized by the Council on Medical Education and approved by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and who is designated by a title which clearly indicates his status as a student or trainee.  

(4)  Any person not licensed as a respiratory therapist or a respiratory therapy technician in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter but who may be employed in a pulmonary laboratory or physician's office to administer treatment confined to that laboratory or office under the direction and immediate supervision of a licensed physician.  

Acts 1985, No. 408, §1; Acts 1989, No. 211, §1, eff. June 26, 1989.