(1) A person who meets the requirements for licensure under the provisions of this section and who is not exempt from the requirements of this chapter pursuant to section 54-4312, Idaho Code, shall apply to the licensure board for the issuance of a license. The completed application shall be on a form provided by the board.
(2)  The board shall issue a license to an applicant if the applicant makes a satisfactory showing to the licensure board that he has:
(a)  Not been convicted of a crime deemed relevant in accordance with section 67-9411(1), Idaho Code;
(b)  Not been subjected to disciplinary action in any state or territory of the United States or in any foreign country arising from a showing of gross negligence or intentional misconduct directly related to the provision of respiratory care; and
(c)  Successfully received respiratory care credentialing by a board-approved national accrediting organization.