Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 360-13-.08 - Inactive Status

(1) A person who wishes to maintain his or her certificate as a Respiratory Care Professional, but who does not intend to practice respiratory care may apply to the Board for inactive status by submitting an application and the fee. An individual with an inactive certificate may not practice respiratory care in Georgia.

(2) In order to reinstate a certificate to practice respiratory care, an applicant must complete an application and pay a reinstatement fee. The applicant must provide verification of completion of continuing education requirements as provided in Rule 360-13-.10 for each biennial period that the applicant was not certified. However, the maximum number of contact hours required may not exceed 60.

(3) Reinstatement of the certificate is within the discretion of the Board.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 360-13-.08

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-34-143, 43-34-147, 43-34-147.1.

Original Rule entitled "Temporary Permits" adopted. F. Jan. 12, 1994; eff. Feb. 1, 1994. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Inactive Status" adopted. F. Aug. 14, 2003; eff. Sept. 3, 2003. Amended: F. Dec. 27, 2023; eff. Jan. 16, 2024.