La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XLV-2737

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XLV-2737 - Inactive License Status

A. A perfusionist's license may be placed on inactive status by giving notice to the board in writing, at least thirty days prior to the time prescribed for license renewal, on forms prescribed by the board. A perfusionist whose license is on inactive status shall be excused from payment of renewal fees and shall not practice perfusion in this state. Any individual who engages in practice while on inactive status shall be subject to administrative action under R.S. 37:1341.

B. A license on inactive status may be reinstated to active status upon application to the board, upon:

1. payment of the current renewal fee;

2. documentation of at least 15 hours of continuing education, not less than 5 of which shall be in category I activities meeting the standards prescribed by the ABCP or such other organization that the board may subsequently approve, for each year that the license was placed on inactive status; and

3. such other information and documentation as is referred to or specified in this Chapter or as the board may require to evidence qualification for licensure.

C. A perfusionist whose license has been inactive for a period in excess of two years, during which the applicant has not been licensed or engaged in the practice of perfusion in any state shall, in addition, be required to perform such continuing education or additional training as may be recommended by the advisory committee and approved by the board or as the board may determine to be appropriate.

D. A perfusionist whose license has been inactive in excess of five years is not eligible for reinstatement to active status but may apply to the board for an initial license pursuant to the applicable rules of this Chapter.

E. A request for reinstatement to active status may be denied by virtue of the existence of any grounds for denial of licensure as provided by the Act or these rules.

F. A provision license is not subject to placement on inactive license status.

G. The burden of satisfying the board as to the qualifications and eligibility of the applicant for reinstatement to active status as a licensed perfusionist shall be on the applicant. An applicant shall not be deemed to possess such qualifications unless the applicant demonstrates and evidences such qualifications in a manner prescribed by and to the satisfaction of the board.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XLV-2737

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 40:1375 (July 2014).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1331-1343 and 37:1270(B)(6).