Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part XLV - Medical Professions
Subpart 2 - Licensure and Certification
Chapter 35 - Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Subchapter C - Procedures for Obtaining Licensure or Certification
Section XLV-3525 - Application

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XLV-3525

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. General Requirements. Application for licensure or certification under this Chapter shall be made on a form supplied by the committee. Such form, and any supporting documentation required to be submitted therewith, shall provide information sufficient to assure the applicant satisfies the minimum qualifications for the category of licensure or certification applied for.

B. Applicant for Licensure as CLS-G, CLS-S, CLS-T, or Cytotechnologist. Each application for licensure as a CLS-G, CLS-S, CLS-T, or cytotechnologist shall be accompanied by all of the following:

1. a recent photograph for identification;

2. the appropriate fee;

3. a copy of the registration or certification card indicating successful completion of an approved nationally recognized certification examination;

4. for non-U.S. citizen applicants, proof of lawful entry into the country; and

5. if the requested licensure or certification is based on reciprocity as provided in §3513, a statement from the licensing authority of the other state attesting to the licensure status of the applicant in the other state. Such statement shall be issued directly to the committee from the licensing authority of the other state.

C. Application for Licensure as a Laboratory Assistant. Each application for licensure as a laboratory assistant shall be accompanied by all of the following:

1. a recent photograph for identification;

2. the appropriate fee;

3. evidence of completion of a satisfactory training program;

4. copy of a high school diploma or equivalent; and

5. if moderate complexity testing is to be performed, documentation of competency in the area of testing to be performed.

D. Application for Certification as a Phlebotomist. Each application for certification as a phlebotomist shall be accompanied by all of the following:

1. a recent photograph for identification;

2. the appropriate fee; and

3. evidence of completion of a satisfactory training program and successful completion of a board-approved or administered certifying examination or successful completion of an approved nationally recognized certification examination.

E. Multiple Licensure. An applicant may be licensed or certified in each category for which he or she is qualified.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1270(A)(5) and 37:1311-1329.

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