Section 20.055. Temporary certificates for certified practitioners.

 

(1)  An applicant for certification who is certified to practice respiratory care in another state may apply to the board for a temporary certificate to practice respiratory care if the applicant submits all of the following:

(a) A completed application form.

(b) The fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) (a) , Stats.

(c) Written verification that the applicant has passed the national board for respiratory care certified therapy technician examination.

(d) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant meets the requirements of s. 448.05 (5r) , Stats.

(e) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is certified to practice respiratory care in another state.

(2)  If an applicant for a temporary certificate has been subjected to professional discipline as a result of the applicant's practice of respiratory care in another state, the applicant shall submit to the board a description of the circumstances of the discipline and a copy of the disciplinary order.

(3)  The board may not issue a temporary certificate to an individual who has been previously issued a temporary certificate under this section.

(4)  A temporary certificate under this section may be issued for a period not to exceed 3 months and may not be renewed.

History: CR 09-005 : cr. Register August 2009 No. 644 , eff. 9-1-09.

Note

Application forms are available from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Professional Credential Processing, 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin, 53708, or from the department's website at http://dsps.wi.gov . Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1