(a) An applicant shall be licensed to practice perfusion if the applicant meets all of the following qualifications: (1) Is at least 18 years old. (2) Completes an application on a form provided by the Committee. (3) Successfully completes a perfusion education program approved by the Committee. (4) Pays the required fee under G.S. 90-689. (5) Is a certified clinical perfusionist. (b) All persons licensed under this section shall practice perfusion under the supervision of a physician licensed under Article 1 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes. (2005-267, s. 1.)