For certification as a clinical laboratory technician under this article, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:

1. 1. Application: file an application with the department;
2. 2. Education: have received an education, including an associate's degree from an approved clinical laboratory technician program registered by the department or determined by the department to be the substantial equivalent;
3. 3. Examination: pass an examination satisfactory to the board and in accordance with the commissioner's regulations;
4. 4. Age: be at least eighteen years of age;
5. 5. Character: be of good moral character as determined by the department; and
6. 6. Fees: pay a fee of one hundred twenty-five dollars for an initial certification and a fee of one hundred twenty dollars for each triennial registration period.