Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 360 - RULES OF GEORGIA COMPOSITE MEDICAL BOARD
Chapter 360-13 - RESPIRATORY CARE PROFESSIONALS, TECHNICIANS AND THERAPISTS
Rule 360-13-.03 - Temporary Permits

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 360-13-.03

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 27, 2023

(1) An applicant who is eligible provided below may submit an application for a temporary permit. A temporary permit may be granted to applicants for a period of twelve months to:

(a) an applicant for certification under O.C.G.A. § 43-34-148who provides the Board with written evidence, verified by oath, that the applicant was certified, licensed or practicing respiratory care in another state, or

(b) an applicant who is a graduate of a respiratory therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs, or the equivalent thereof as accepted by the Board, pending the completion of all other requirements for certification under the Respiratory Care Practices Act.

(2) Any individual applying for a temporary permit must submit a notarized statement of reference either from a physician in the state where the applicant has been practicing or from the medical director of the academic program from which the applicant has graduated, attesting to the fact that the applicant is qualified to practice respiratory care, or

(3) must submit a notarized statement of reference from the medical director of the academic program from which the applicant has graduated, or is about to graduate, attesting to the fact that the applicant is qualified to practice respiratory care.

(4) Applications may be submitted 60 days prior to the applicant's graduation date.

(5) All persons issued a temporary permit under this chapter shall have until the expiration date of such temporary permit to become fully certified under this chapter.

(6) Temporary permits issued pursuant to this paragraph may not be renewed.

(7) The holder of a temporary permit shall cease practicing respiratory care upon expiration of the temporary permit, unless such person has been fully certified by the Board to practice respiratory care.

(8) To upgrade a temporary permit to a permanent license, please see Rule 360-13-.01"Requirements for Board Certification."

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-34-143, 43-34-147.

Original Rule entitled "Grandfather Provision" adopted as ER. 360-13-0.4-.03. F. Sept. 10, 1986; eff. Sept. 4, 1986, the date of adoption.

Amended: Permanent Rule of same title adopted. F. Dec. 18, 1986; eff. Jan. 7, 1987.

Repealed: F. Sept. 14, 1988; eff. Oct. 4, 1988.

Amended: ER. 360-13-0.9-.03 entitled "Exemptions to Licensure Requirements" adopted. F. June 4, 1993; eff. June 3, 1993, the date of adoption.

Amended: Permanent Rule of same title adopted. F. Aug. 9, 1993; eff. Aug. 29, 1993.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Temporary Permits" adopted. F. Aug. 14, 2003; eff. Sept. 3, 2003.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Oct. 6, 2009; eff. Oct. 26, 2009.

Amended: F. Jan. 13, 2014; eff. Feb. 2, 2014.

Repealed: F. Dec. 27, 2023; eff. Jan. 16, 2024.

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