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.