Sec. 12. (a) Examinations of applicants for licensure under this article shall be held at least semiannually on dates set by the board.

     (b) An examination under this section must include a written examination that tests the following:

(1) The applicant’s knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences as they relate to the practice of respiratory care.

(2) Other subjects that the committee considers useful to test an applicant’s fitness to practice respiratory care.

     (c) An otherwise qualified applicant who fails an examination and is refused licensure may take another scheduled examination upon payment of an additional fee set by the board under rules adopted under section 7 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.60-2000, SEC.19.