Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 24, June 15, 2024
Section 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.The provisions of this § 18.306 amended January 31, 2014, effective 2/1/2014, 44 Pa.B. 583.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)).