2005 Rhode Island Code - § 23-16.3-10 — Licensure application procedures.

    (a) Licensure applicants shall submit their application for licensure to the department of health upon the forms prescribed and furnished by the department of health, and shall pay the designated application or examination fee.

   (b) Upon receipt of application and payment of a fee, the department of health shall issue a license for a clinical laboratory scientist or technologist, a clinical laboratory technician, or an appropriate specialty license to any person who meets the qualifications specified in this chapter and the regulations promulgated under this chapter.

   (c) The board may recommend a procedure for issuance of temporary permits to individuals otherwise qualified under this chapter who intend to engage in clinical laboratory science practice in this state for a limited period of time not to exceed eighteen (18) months.

   (d) The board may recommend a procedure for issuance of provisional licenses to individuals who otherwise qualify under this chapter but are awaiting the results of certification examinations. A provisional license so issued shall be converted to a license under the provisions of § 23-16.3-8 or expire not more than twelve (12) months after issuance. At the discretion of the board, the provisional license may be reissued at least one time with the director's approval.