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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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OCCUPATIONS CODE |
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Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS |
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Subtitle K. PROFESSIONS RELATED TO USE OF CERTAIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT |
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Chapter 603. PERFUSIONISTS |
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Subchapter F. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS |
Sec. 603.253. COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
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(a) An applicant must pass a competency examination to qualify for a license under this chapter.
(b) The department shall prepare or approve an examination. The department may prescribe an examination that consists of or includes a written examination given by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or by a national or state testing service.
(c) The department shall have any written portion of the examination validated by an independent testing professional.
(d) The department shall administer an examination to qualified applicants at least once each calendar year.
(e) On receipt of an application and application fee, the department shall waive the examination requirement for an applicant who, at the time of application:
(1) is licensed or certified by another state that has licensing or certification requirements the department determines to be substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter; or
(2) holds a certificate as a certified clinical perfusionist issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion before January 1, 1994, authorizing the holder to practice perfusion in a state that does not license or certify perfusionists.