Sec. 8. (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.
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.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners
Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification
25-34.5-2-4. Removal of Members
25-34.5-2-5. Salaries; Expenses
25-34.5-2-6.1. Rules Regarding Designation of Tasks
25-34.5-2-6.2. Practices Not Considered Tasks
25-34.5-2-6.3. Practices Considered Tasks
25-34.5-2-6.4. Performance of Tasks by Unlicensed Persons; Oversight by Practitioner
25-34.5-2-9. License; Expiration
25-34.5-2-10. Renewal of License; Reinstatement of Invalid Certificates
25-34.5-2-10.1. Temporary Permits
25-34.5-2-11. Issuance of License by Endorsement; Waiver of Education Requirements
25-34.5-2-12. Examinations; Contents; Reexamination