§ 18.306. Temporary permits.
(a) A temporary permit will be issued to an applicant, who is not yet a licensee, who submits evidence satisfactory to the Board, on forms supplied by the Board, that the applicant has met one or more of the following criteria:
(1) Has graduated from a respiratory care program approved by the CoARC.
(2) Is enrolled in a respiratory care program approved by the CoARC and expects to graduate within 30 days of the date of application to the Board for a temporary permit.
(3) Meets all applicable requirements and is recognized as a credentialed respiratory therapist by the NBRC.
(b) A temporary permit is valid for 12 months and for an additional period as the Board may, in each case, specially determine except that a temporary permit expires if the holder fails the entry level credentialing examination. An applicant who fails the entry level credentialing examination may apply to retake it.
Authority The provisions of this § 18.306 amended under sections 8, 8.1, 13(c) and 13.1(c) of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P.S. § § 422.8, 422.8a, 422.13(c) and 422.13a(c)).
Source The provisions of this § 18.306 amended January 31, 2014, effective February 1, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 583. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (323444).
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