Limited License

(1) The Board may issue a limited license to an applicant who: (a) is 18 years of age or older and of good moral character; (b) is either currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, a Board approved respiratory care educational program; (c) is eligible to sit for the licensure examination; and (d) has submitted the following to the Board: 1. An accurate, complete and signed application for a limited license, as specified by the Board for that purpose; 2. Verification of Education Form certified by the school seal that lists the curriculum components that the applicant has completed; 3. Payment of a fee determined by the Secretary of Administration and Finance, unless waived in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, § 1B. (2) Restrictions on Practice under a Limited License. (a) A holder of a limited license may only perform respiratory care services under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist; and (b) A holder of a limited license may only perform respiratory care services for which he or she has successfully completed the corresponding curriculum of the Board approved respiratory care educational program. (3) Expiration of a Limited License. A limited license shall expire on the earliest occurrence of the following events: (a) The Board issues an initial license pursuant to 261 CMR 3.06 to the holder of the limited license; (b) The holder of the limited license receives notice of a failing test score on the licensure examination; (c) One year has passed since the holder of the limited license graduated from the Board approved respiratory care educational program. (4) Responsibility to Report. The holder of the limited license who receives notice of a failing test score on the licensure examination must immediately notify the Board in writing and cease practice.