Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 37, § 1337. Provisional license

A. A license as a provisional licensed perfusionist may be issued by the board to a person who has successfully completed an approved perfusion program and the filing of an application, payment of an application fee, and the submission of evidence satisfactory to the board of the successful completion of the education requirement set forth in R.S. 37:1333.

B. A provisional licensed perfusionist shall be under the supervision and direction of a licensed perfusionist at all times during which the provisional licensed perfusionist performs perfusion. Rules adopted by the board governing such supervision and direction may not require the immediate physical presence of the supervising licensed perfusionist.

C. A provisional license is valid for two years from the date it is issued and may be extended subject to rule by the board. The application for extension must be signed by a supervising licensed perfusionist.

D. Upon expiration of the two-year period, if the provisionally licensed perfusionist has not successfully completed the required examination, the provisional license will be surrendered to the board.