1. (a) All applicants must submit professional or work history evaluations demonstrating or relating to the practice as a respiratory care practitioner in the preceding five years from the date of application. "Current clinical practice" may be demonstrated by:

   1. (1) currently practicing as a respiratory care practitioner involving treatment of persons;
   2. (2) enrollment as a student in an acceptable approved respiratory care program; or
   3. (3) appointment as an active teaching faculty member in an acceptable approved respiratory care program.

2. (b) The Executive Director may offer to an applicant that cannot demonstrate current clinical practice as a respiratory care practitioner within the last three years from date of application:

   1. (1) a supervised temporary permit as set forth in §187.12 of this chapter;
   2. (2) remedial clinical education including, but not limited to, enrollment as a student at an acceptable respiratory care program approved by the Advisory Board; or
   3. (3) other remedial measures necessary to ensure protection of the public and minimal competency of the applicant to safely practice.

Source Note:The provisions of this §187.11 adopted to be effective January 9, 2025, 50 TexReg 404.