License Renewal

(1) Renewal Requirement. (a) Each licensed perfusionist shall renew his or her license to practice every two years on st or before September 1 of the odd-numbered calendar year. A licensed perfusionist who fails to renew his or her license before the expiration date shall not be authorized to practice until he or she renews his or her license. A licensee who engages in practice after the expiration date and prior to renewal may be subject to disciplinary action by the Board. (b) A licensed perfusionist who meets the renewal eligibility requirements in 267 CMR 3.08(c) may apply to renew his or her license by submitting an application in the manner specified by the Board together with payment of the license renewal fees prescribed by the Executive Office of Administration and Finance pursuant to M.G.L. c. 7, § 3B, unless waived in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, § 1B. (c) Renewal Eligibility Requirements. 1. Completion of a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education in courses, programs or activities approved for continuing education credit by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion for each license renewal period. 2. Performance of perfusion services in at least 80 cases for each licensure period which has elapsed since the date of their last license renewal. 3. Licensees shall maintain documentation of continuing education and perfusion services performed for the preceding two license renewal cycles and shall submit such documentation to the Board upon request. (2) Renewal within First Two Years after Expiration Date. An individual who fails to renew his or her license to practice perfusion prior to the expiration date printed on that license, but who seeks renewal of that license not more than two years after that expiration date, may obtain renewal of that license by: (a) Filing a completed application for license renewal on a form furnished by the Board for that purpose; (b) Paying the license renewal fee prescribed by the Executive Office of Administration and Finance pursuant to M.G.L. c. 7, § 3B unless waived in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, § 1B; (c) Paying the additional late renewal fee prescribed by the Executive Office of Administration and Finance pursuant to M.G.L. c. 7, § 3B unless waived in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, § 1B; and (d) Submitting satisfactory written proof that he or she holds current, valid certification as a certified clinical perfusionist issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. 3.08: continued (3) Renewal More than Two Years after Expiration Date. An individual who fails to renew or reinstate his or her license to practice perfusion within two years after the expiration date printed on that license may obtain reinstatement of that license only by: (a) Filing a completed license reinstatement application with the Board on forms furnished by the Board for that purpose; (b) Paying the license reinstatement fee and late renewal fee prescribed by the Executive Office of Administration and Finance pursuant to M.G.L. c. 7, § 3B unless waived in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, § 1B; (c) Submitting satisfactory written proof that he or she holds current, valid certification as a certified clinical perfusionist issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion; and (d) Furnishing the Board with a satisfactory written explanation of the reasons for his or her failure to renew the license in a timely manner. (3.09: Application Procedures; Applicant and Licensee Responsibilities: Reserved) (3.10: Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal or Reinstatement: Reserved)