KRS 227A.090: Examinations.

(1) The department shall select and approve an examination to be used in

determining the competency of persons to be licensed under KRS 227A.010 to

227A.140. Examinations selected and approved for each level of licensing shall

be nationally recognized examinations which have been determined through

proper validation techniques to measure successfully an individual's

competency to perform the licensed practice.

(2) The department shall offer the examinations on a regularly scheduled basis in

localities around the state. The department shall offer the examinations through

any authorized local licensing program.

(3) The department may contract with an outside entity or testing service for the

administration of examinations required for licensure.