KRS 311.867: Temporary certification to practice as surgical assistant.

(1) (a) Based upon verified information contained in the application for certification

to practice as a surgical assistant, the board may issue a temporary certificate

which shall entitle the holder to practice as a surgical assistant for a maximum

of six (6) months from the date of issuance.

(b) After appropriate consultation with the executive director, the board may

cancel the temporary certificate at any time, without a hearing, for reasons it

deems sufficient.

(c) The executive director shall cancel the temporary certificate immediately upon

direction by the board, or upon the board's denial of the holder's application

for a regular certificate.

(d) The temporary certificate shall not be renewable.

(2) The board shall consider the application for certification made by the holder of a

temporary certificate. If the board issues a regular certificate to the holder of a

temporary certificate, the fee paid in connection with the temporary certificate shall

be applied to the regular certificate fee.

(3) If the board cancels a temporary certificate:

(a) It shall promptly notify the holder of the temporary certificate by United States

certified mail at the last known address on file with the board; and

(b) The temporary certificate shall be terminated and shall have no f urther force

or effect three (3) days after the date the notice was sent by certified mail.