§ 25-34.5-2-8 — Evidence required from applicants; criminal convictions; disciplinary actions; education requirements

Indiana § 25-34.5-2-8

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 25: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
• Art. 34.5: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS
• Ch. 2: Respiratory Care Committee; Certification

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(a) Each applicant for licensure as a
respiratory care practitioner must present satisfactory evidence that the
applicant:
(1) does not have a conviction for:
(A) an act that would constitute a ground for disciplinary
sanction under IC 25-1-9; or
(B) a crime that has a direct bearing on the practitioner's ability
to practice competently;
(2) has not been the subject of a disciplinary action initiated by
the licensing or certification agency of another state or
jurisdiction on the grounds that the applicant was unable to
practice as a respiratory care practitioner without endangering the
public; and
(3) has passed a respiratory care practitioner licensing or
certification examination approved by the board.
(b) Each applicant for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner
must submit proof to the committee of the applicant's:
(1) graduation from a school or program of respiratory care that
meets standards set by the board;
(2) completion of a United States military training program in
respiratory care; or
(3) completion of sufficient postsecondary education to be
credentialed by a national respiratory care practitioner
organization approved by the committee.
(c) At the time of making application, each applicant must pay a fee
determined by the board after consideration of a recommendation of
the committee.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.70; P.L.177-1997, SEC.6; P.L.60-2000, SEC.14.