37-34-303. Standards for licensure. (1) The board shall issue a clinical laboratory scientist license to an individual who meets the qualifications as promulgated by rules of the board. At a minimum, a licensee must be a person who:
     (a) has graduated with a baccalaureate degree, including a minimum number of hours in areas or disciplines established by rule by the board; and
     (b) has passed a certifying examination approved by the board.
     (2) The board shall issue a clinical laboratory specialist license to an individual who has graduated with a baccalaureate degree as described in subsection (1) and has passed a certifying examination covering those fields in which the applicant is eligible and approved by the board. The license must be issued as a clinical laboratory specialist license and must state the designation of the area of specialty.
     (3) The board shall issue a clinical laboratory technician license to an individual who meets the qualifications promulgated by the board, including the following minimum qualifications:
     (a) completion of an associate degree or 60 semester hours in a science-related discipline;
     (b) completion of other equivalent formal education as approved by the board; and
     (c) passing a certifying examination approved by the board.

     History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 345, L. 1993.