NAC630.505. Application for license.

     1. An application for licensure as a practitioner of respiratory care must be made on a form supplied by the Board. The application must include:

     (a) The date of birth and the birthplace of the applicant, his or her sex and the various places of his or her residence after reaching 18 years of age;

     (b) The education of the applicant, including, without limitation, all high schools, postsecondary institutions and professional institutions attended, the length of time in attendance at each high school or institution and whether he or she is a graduate of those schools and institutions;

     (c) Whether the applicant has ever applied for a license or certificate as a practitioner of respiratory care in another state and, if so, when and where and the results of his or her application;

     (d) The professional training and experience of the applicant;

     (e) Whether the applicant has ever been investigated for misconduct as a practitioner of respiratory care or had a license or certificate as a practitioner of respiratory care revoked, modified, limited or suspended or whether any disciplinary action or proceedings have ever been instituted against him or her by a licensing body in any jurisdiction;

     (f) Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony or an offense involving moral turpitude;

     (g) Whether the applicant has ever been investigated for, charged with or convicted of the use, illegal sale or distribution of controlled substances; and

     (h) A public address where the applicant may be contacted by the Board.

     2. An applicant must submit to the Board:

     (a) Proof of completion of an educational program as a practitioner of respiratory care that is approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or its successor organization or the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care or its successor organization;

     (b) Proof of passage of the examinations required by NRS 630.277 and NAC 630.500 and 630.515; and

     (c) Such further evidence and other documents or proof of qualifications as required by the Board.

     3. Each application must be signed by the applicant and sworn to before a notary public or other officer authorized to administer oaths.

     4. The application must be accompanied by the applicable fees for the application for licensure and biennial registration.

     5. An applicant shall pay the reasonable costs of any examination required for licensure.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Medical Exam’rs by R108-01, eff. 11-29-2001; A by R043-11, 5-30-2012)