North Dakota Century Code Title 43. Occupations and Professions § 43-48-08. Clinical laboratory scientist or medical technologist or clinical laboratory specialist--Licensure qualifications

1. A clinical laboratory scientist or medical technologist has graduated with a bachelor of science or a bachelor of arts degree in a science-related discipline and has passed a national certifying examination approved by the board. Upon receipt of documentation that all necessary educational and experience qualifications for a clinical laboratory scientist or medical technologist have been met, or upon successful completion of an examination approved by the board, the board shall issue a clinical laboratory scientist or medical technologist license to any person meeting the above qualifications.

2. A clinical laboratory scientist or specialist is educated in chemical, physical, or biological science and performs in a clinical laboratory only functions directly related to such person's particular specialty. Upon successful completion of an examination covering only those fields in which an applicant is eligible to be examined, and documentation of competency by a nationally recognized certifying agency, the board shall issue a clinical laboratory specialist license to any person meeting the following minimum qualifications: