§ 1655 - Temporary certification
§ 1655. Temporary certification
(a) The board may issue a temporary certification to a person who applies for certification for the first time in this state and meets the educational requirements under section 1654 of this title.
(b) Temporary certification may be issued only for the purpose of allowing an otherwise qualified applicant to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant until the applicant takes and passes the next NCCAA examination, and a determination is made of his or her qualifications to practice in this state.
(c) Temporary certification shall be issued on payment of the specified fee for a fixed period of time to be determined by the board and shall only be renewed by the board if the applicant demonstrates proof of an exceptional cause. (Added 2003, No. 34, § 1, eff. May 23, 2003.)