Section 1456.40  Application for Licensure for Graduates from a Nonapproved Program

a)         An applicant for a respiratory care practitioner license from a nonapproved program shall apply on forms approved by the Division.  The application shall include:

1)         Transcripts and verification of successful completion of a respiratory therapy program which shall meet the requirements set forth in Section 1456.20 of this Part.  The applicant shall be responsible for submitting the program materials for evaluation.  If the documentation is insufficient to evaluate the program, the applicant will be requested to submit additional materials; and

2)         The required fee specified in Section 1456.75.

b)         If the applicant has ever been licensed in another jurisdiction, he/she shall also submit a certification, on forms provided by the Division, from the jurisdiction in which the applicant was originally licensed and in which the applicant is currently licensed, stating:

1)         The time during which the applicant was licensed in that jurisdiction, including the date of the original issuance of the license;

2)         A description of the examination in that jurisdiction; and

3)         Whether the file on the applicant contains any record of disciplinary actions taken or pending.

c)         Upon approval of the applicant's program by the Division, the applicant may sit for the examination set forth in Section 1456.50 of this Part.

d)         When the accuracy of any submitted documentation or experience is questioned by the Division or the Board because of lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given or a need for clarification, the applicant seeking licensure shall be requested to:

1)         Provide such information as may be necessary; and/or

2)         Appear for an interview before the Board to explain such relevance or sufficiency, clarify information, or clear up any discrepancies or conflicts in information.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 14455, effective August 28, 2006)