21 NCAC 32V .0103         application FOR LICENSE

(a)  Except as otherwise provided in this Subchapter, an individual shall obtain a license from the Committee before the individual may practice as a licensed perfusionist. The Committee may grant a license or provisional license, reactivate a license or provisional license, or reinstate a license or provisional license to an applicant who has met the following criteria:

(1)           satisfies the requirements of G.S. 90-686;

(2)           is not disqualified for any reason set out in G.S. 90-691;

(3)           completes the application;

(4)           pays the fee as specified in 21 NCAC 32V .0115, plus the cost of a criminal background check;

(5)           submits to the Committee two completed original fingerprint record cards, on fingerprint record cards provided by the Board;

(6)           submits to the Committee a signed and dated original Authority for Release of Information Form allowing a search of local, state, and national files to disclose any criminal record;

(7)           except for applications for a provisional license, submits proof of current certification with the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusionists (ABCP); and

(8)           supplies any other information the Committee deems necessary to evaluate the applicant's qualifications.

(b)  If the Committee determines it needs more information to evaluate the applicant based on information provided by the applicant, the applicant may be required to appear, in person, for an interview with the Committee.

(c)  For purposes of this Rule, an "application for reactivation" is for those applicants whose license was placed on inactive status within the past calendar year.

(d)  For purposes of this Rule, an "application for reinstatement" is for those applicants whose license has been inactive for more than one calendar year, or if the inactive status resulted from disciplinary action or was taken to avoid disciplinary action.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-5.1(a)(3); 90-685(3)(4a)(5)(6) and (7); 90-686;

Eff. September 1, 2007;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 1, 2016;

Amended Eff. February 1, 2020.