period allowed
shall no longer be eligible for additional attempts at passage, and
shall only be eligible for state examination attempts for the purpose
of state limited certification by again meeting the requirements for
approval of exam attempt authorization set forth under clause (ii)(II)
of this subparagraph.
(3) Examination schedules. A schedule of examinations
indicating the date(s), location(s), fee(s) and application procedures
shall be provided by the board or organization administering the examination(s).
(4) Standards of acceptable performance. The scaled
score to determine pass or fail performance shall be 75. For the cardiovascular
limited certificate, the Cardiovascular Credentialing International
examinations (Cardiovascular Science Examination and/or the Invasive
Registry Examination as required to obtain the Registered Cardiovascular
Invasive Specialist RCIS credential) the scaled score to determine
pass or fail performance shall be 70.
(5) Completion of examination application forms. Each
applicant shall be responsible for completing and transmitting appropriate
examination application forms and paying appropriate examination fees
by the deadlines set by the board or organization administering the
examinations prescribed by the board.
(6) Examination Results.
(A) Notification to examinees. Results of an examination
prescribed by the board but administered under the auspices of another
organization will be communicated to the applicant by the board, unless
the contract between the board and that organization provides otherwise.
(B) Score release. The applicant is responsible for
submitting a signed score release to the examining agency or organization
or otherwise arranging to have examination scores forwarded to the
board.
(C) Deadlines. The board shall notify each examinee
of the examination results within 14 days of the date the board receives
the results. If notice of the examination results will be delayed
for longer than 90 days after the examination date, the board shall
notify the person of the reason for the delay before the 90th day.
The board may require a testing service to notify a person of the
results of the person's examination.
(7) Refunds. Examination fee refunds will be in accordance
with policies and procedures of the board or the organization prescribed
by the board to administer an examination. No refunds will be made
to examination candidates who fail to appear for an examination.
(f) Documentation. The following documentation shall
be submitted as a part of the certification application process:
(1) Name Change. Any applicant who submits documentation
showing a name other than the name under which the applicant has applied
must present certified copies of marriage licenses, divorce decrees,
or court orders stating the name change. In cases where the applicant's
name has been changed by naturalization the applicant should send
the original naturalization certificate by certified mail to the board
for inspection.
(2) ARRT, CBRPA, or NMTCB-Certified or Considered Exam
Eligible. For applicants certified by ARRT, CBRPA, or NMTCB or considered
examination eligible by such organizations, the applicant must provide
a letter of verification of current certification or examination eligibility
sent directly from ARRT, CBRPA or NMTCB, as applicable.
(3) Training Program Certification. For applicants
who are graduates of a program accepted by the board for certification
under §194.12 or §194.13 of this title, each applicant must
have a certificate of successful completion of an educational program
submitted directly from a program accepted by the board for certification,
on a form provided by the board.
(4) Examination Scores. Each applicant for certification
must have a certified transcript of grades submitted directly from
the appropriate testing service to the board for all examinations
accepted by the board for certification.
(5) Verification from other states. On request of board
staff, an applicant must have any state, in which he or she has ever
been registered, certified, or licensed as any type of healthcare
provider regardless of the current status of the registration, certification,
or license, submit to the board a letter verifying the status of the
registration, certification, or license and a description of any sanctions
or pending disciplinary matters. The information must be sent directly
to the board from the state licensing entities.
(6) Arrest Records. If an applicant has ever been arrested,
a copy of the arrest and arrest disposition must be requested by the
applicant to arresting authority, and that authority must submit copies
directly to the board.
(7) Malpractice. If an applicant has ever been named
in a malpractice claim filed with any liability carrier or if an applicant
has ever been named in a malpractice suit, the applicant must:
(A) have each liability carrier complete a form furnished
by this board regarding each claim filed against the applicant's insurance,
as applicable;
(B) for each claim that becomes a malpractice suit,
have the attorney representing the applicant in each suit submit a
letter directly to the board explaining the allegation, dates of the
allegation, and current status of the suit. If the suit has been closed,
the attorney must state the disposition of the suit, and if any money
was paid, the amount of the settlement. The letter shall be accompanied
by supporting documentation including court records if applicable.
If such letter is not available, the applicant will be required to
furnish a notarized affidavit explaining why this letter cannot be
provided; and
(C) compose and provide a statement explaining the
circumstances pertaining to patient care in defense of the allegations.
(8) Additional Documentation. An applicant must submit
additional documentation as is deemed necessary to facilitate the
investigation of any application for certification.
(g) Review and Recommendations by the Executive Director.
(1) The executive director or designee shall review
applications for certification or other authorization and may determine
whether an applicant is eligible for certification or other authorization,
or refer an application to a committee of the board for review.
(2) If the executive director or designee determines
that the applicant clearly meets all requirements, the executive director
or designee, may issue a certificate or other authorization to the
applicant, to be effective on the date issued without formal board
approval, as authorized by §601.052 of the Act.
(3) If the executive director determines that the applicant
does not clearly meet all certification or other authorization requirements
as prescribed by the Act and this chapter, a certificate or other
authorization may be issued only upon action by the board following
a recommendation by the Licensure Committee, in accordance with §§601.052
of the Act and §187.13 of this title (relating to Informal Board
Proceedings Relating to Licensure Eligibility). Not later than the
20th day after the date the applicant receives notice of the executive
director's determination the applicant shall:
(A) request a review of the executive director's recommendation
by a committee of the board conducted in accordance with §187.13
of this title; or
(B) withdraw his or her application.
(C) If an applicant fails to take timely action, as
provided under this subsection, such inaction shall be deemed a withdrawal
of his or her application.
(4) To promote the expeditious resolution of any matter
concerning an application for certification or other authorization,
the executive director, with the approval of the board, may recommend
that an applicant be eligible for a certificate or other authorization
under certain terms and conditions and present a proposed agreed order
or remedial plan to the applicant. Not later than the 20th day after
the date the applicant receives notice of the executive director's
recommendation for an agreed order or remedial plan, the applicant
shall do one of the following:
(A) sign the order or remedial plan and the order/remedial
plan shall be presented to the board for consideration and acceptance
without initiating a Disciplinary Licensure Investigation (as defined
in §187.13 of this title) or appearing before a committee of
the board concerning issues relating to licensure eligibility; or
(B) request a review of the executive director's recommendation
by a committee of the board conducted in accordance with §187.13
of this title; or
(C) withdraw his or her application.
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