The applicant educated in a foreign country shall:
- (1) Be required to pass the same licensure examination as applicants in Alabama.
- (2) Be a graduate of an education program approved by the proper authorities in the country where the program is located.
- (3) Meet the requirements for respiratory therapist program content as criteria for approval in Alabama at the time of the applicant's graduation.
- (4) Correct any educational deficiencies by taking additional courses, as directed by the Board.
- (5) If duly licensed in a foreign country, provide official verification, translated into English, from the authorities in that country.
- (6) Submit a completed application and required fee(s).
Author: The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-27B-1 thru 34-27B-17.
History: New Rule: Filed May 16, 2005; refilled August 10, 2005; effective September 14, 2005.