Sec. 11. (a) The committee may issue a license by endorsement to a person who:
(1) presents satisfactory evidence to the committee that the person holds:
(A) a license or certification to practice respiratory care in:
(i) another state; or
(ii) a jurisdiction of Canada; or
(B) credentials issued by a national respiratory care practitioner organization approved by the committee;
(2) meets the requirements of section 8 of this chapter; and
(3) pays a fee determined by the board after consideration of a recommendation of the committee.
(b) If the applicant presents satisfactory evidence that the applicant has actively engaged in the practice of respiratory care that included actual patient care:
(1) in another jurisdiction;
(2) under the supervision of a physician licensed in that jurisdiction; and
(3) for at least ten (10) of the previous fifteen (15) years preceding the date of application;
the committee may waive the education requirements under subsection (a)(2) and section 8(b) of this chapter if the committee determines that the applicant has sufficient knowledge and experience.
As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.177-1997, SEC.7; P.L.60-2000, SEC.18.