S.C. Code Regs. § § 81-201
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024
Section 81-201 - Provisional Licensing Requirements(1) All respiratory care practitioners in this State certified as of January 1, 1999, will be issued a permanent license within ninety (90) days of the approval of regulations. Any pending disciplinary action, fines, or probationary status will carry forward and remain in effect until final disposition by the committee and board.(2) Provisional licenses will be issued to individuals who provide evidence that they are practicing respiratory care in November and December of 1998 but cannot meet the professional education and examination requirements. Application for a provisional license must be made within ninety (90) days after public notification by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.(3) A provisional license shall remain valid for a period not to exceed three (3) years from the date of issuance of the provisional license and be subject to annual renewal, continuing education and medical direction requirements. When a provisional licensee fails to meet statutory or regulatory requirements, the provisional license is immediately revoked by the board and the individual is no longer eligible to apply for further provisional licenses.Amended by State Register Volume 24, Issue No. 5, eff May 26, 2000; State Register Volume 36, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2012.