Qualifications for Licensure

Qualifications for Licensure. (a) No artificial person shall practice a health care profession regulated by the Board independently of a licensed natural person. (b) No natural person shall practice a health care profession regulated by the Board without a valid, duly issued license from the Board, unless otherwise specifically stated in this chapter. (c) The Board shall provide by rules and/or regulations the qualifications and requirements for licensure of each type of health care professional regulated pursuant to this chapter. (d) In order to be licensed by the Board a natural person must meet the following requirements: (1) Be at least 21 years of age; (2) Be a U.S. citizen, or a foreign national and lawfully entitled to remain and work in the Commonwealth; (3) Has met all the education, continuing education, examination, certification, diploma, experience, character, financial responsibility and other requirements of the Board’s regulations; (4) Have a reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, fairness, and financial integrity and responsibility; (5) Be of good moral character; and shall not have been convicted in any jurisdiction of a crime of moral turpitude or a crime related to the person's profession; (6) Fully and honestly provide the information to the Board required for the Board’s decision; and (7) Except that when a provision of this section conflicts with the Commonwealth Constitution, Schedule on Transitional Matters, the terms of the Schedule shall control. (e) In addition to the foregoing requirements, the Board may add the following requirements, in its discretion, and for good cause: (1) Require additional proof that the person is competent to practice professionally; (2) Require further examination; (3) Require additional proof that the person is of an acceptable moral character; and/or (4) Require that the person not be impaired by reason of substance abuse or debilitating physical or mental/emotional condition. (f) The Board shall provide by regulation for the continuing education for each licensed profession, including required hours, qualifying subject matter, certification, record-keeping, verification, and reporting. Source: PL 15-105, § 3(2215).