§ 23-39-7. Licensing by training and examination.
(a) Any person desiring to become licensed as a respiratory care practitioner shall make
application to the board on a written form in the manner that the board prescribes,
pay all required application fees, and certify and furnish evidence to the board that
the applicant:
(1) Has successfully completed a training program as defined in this chapter;
(2) Has passed the examination approved by the board, as specified by rules and regulations
of the department, for respiratory care practitioners administered by a nationally
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§ 23-39-7. Licensing by training and examination.
(a) Any person desiring to become licensed as a respiratory care practitioner shall make
application to the board on a written form in the manner that the board prescribes,
pay all required application fees, and certify and furnish evidence to the board that
the applicant:
(1) Has successfully completed a training program as defined in this chapter;
(2) Has passed the examination approved by the board, as specified by rules and regulations
of the department, for respiratory care practitioners administered by a nationally
recognized organization for respiratory care; and
(3) Is of good moral character.
(b) Respiratory care providers who are licensed or otherwise regulated to practice under
laws of another state or territory or the District of Columbia may, upon receiving
an authorization from the division, perform as a respiratory care practitioner under
the supervision of a qualified and licensed respiratory care practitioner. If the
applicant fails to receive licensure when the board reviews the application, all mentioned
privileges shall automatically cease.