Section 22.04. Examinations; panel review of applications.

 

(1)  An applicant under s. Med 22.03 (3) (b) 3. , shall certify on forms provided by the board that he or she has read and understands the statutes and rules relating to the provision of perfusion.

(2)  An applicant who meets the criterion under s. Med 22.03 (3) (a) , may be required to submit to an oral interview by the board if the applicant meets any of the following:

(a) Has a medical condition which impairs or limits the applicant's ability to practice perfusion with reasonable skill and safety.

(b) Uses chemical substances so as to impair the applicant's ability to practice perfusion with reasonable skill and safety.

(c) Has been disciplined or had licensure denied by a licensing or regulatory authority in Wisconsin or another jurisdiction.

(d) Has been convicted of a crime the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of perfusion.

(e) Has been found negligent in the practice of perfusion or has been a party in a lawsuit in which it was alleged that the applicant has been negligent in the practice of perfusion.

(f) Has been diagnosed as suffering from pedophilia, exhibitionism or voyeurism.

(g) Has within the past 2 years engaged in the illegal use of controlled substances.

(h) Has been subject to adverse formal action during the course of perfusion education, postgraduate training, hospital practice, or other perfusion employment.

(3)  An applicant for licensure as a perfusionist under s. Med 22.03 (3) (b) , shall pass both the perfusion basic science examination and the clinical application in perfusion examination of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

(4)  An applicant for licensure as a perfusionist under s. Med 22.03 (3) (b) , shall pass a state board statutes and rules examination conducted by the council as evidenced by documents submitted directly to the council by the department's office of examinations.

(5)  An applicant who meets the criteria under s. Med 22.03 (3) (b) , may be required to complete an oral examination if the applicant:

(a) Has a medical condition which impairs or limits the applicant's ability to practice perfusion with reasonable skill and safety.

(b) Uses chemical substances so as to impair the applicant's ability to practice perfusion with reasonable skill and safety.

(c) Has been disciplined or had licensure denied by a licensing or regulatory authority in Wisconsin or another jurisdiction.

(d) Has been convicted of a crime the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of perfusion.

(e) Has not practiced perfusion for more than 1,200 hours during the 3-year period preceding the date of application.

(f) Has practiced over 1,200 hours in the last 3 years but practice was limited.

(g) Has been found negligent in the practice of perfusion or has been a party in a lawsuit in which it was alleged that the applicant has been negligent in the practice of perfusion.

(h) Has been diagnosed as suffering from pedophilia, exhibitionism or voyeurism.

(i) Has within the past 2 years engaged in the illegal use of controlled substances.

(j) Has been subject to adverse formal action during the course of perfusion education, postgraduate training, hospital practice, or other perfusion employment.

(6)  The council shall conduct oral examinations and interviews. At the request of the council, the board shall provide a medical consultant to the council to provide assistance in evaluating applicants examined under s. Med 22.03 (3) (a) and (b) .

(7)  All examinations shall be conducted in English.

(8)  Where both written and oral examinations are required, they shall be graded separately and the applicant shall achieve a passing grade on all examinations to qualify for a license.

(9)  An applicant who fails to receive a passing grade on an examination may reapply by payment of the fee specified in s. 440.05 , Stats. If an applicant fails an examination 3 times, the applicant may not retake that examination unless the applicant submits proof of having completed further professional training or education as the board may prescribe. An applicant for an oral examination may reapply twice at not less than 4 month intervals.

(10)  If after receipt of additional information from applicants who have been treated for alcohol or drug abuse or impairment or from applicants who have been treated for an acute or chronic psychological impairment the council decides that an oral interview or examination shall be administered, the examination shall be limited to a determination whether at the time of application the applicant's disability appears to pose an actual risk to the health, safety or welfare of patient or public arising from the applicant's demonstrated inability to safely carry out necessary duties and responsibilities inherent to the practice of perfusion.

CR 03-023 : cr. Register March 2004 No. 579 , eff. 4-1-04.