CHAPTER Mtec 400  CONTINUED STATUS

 

PART Mtec 401  RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION; REINSTATEMENT

 

          Mtec 401.01  Expiration of Registration.

 

          (a)  A registration to practice as a medical technician shall automatically expire on the last day of the month which is 2 years from the date issued by the board.

 

          (b)  An expired registration shall not be renewed, but upon application, may be reinstated in accordance with Mtec 401.04.

 

          (c)  If a registration has expired, the registrant shall not practice as a medical technician until such time as a new or reinstated registration has been granted by the board.

 

Source.  #11091-B, eff 5-5-16

 

          Mtec 401.02  Renewal of Registration.

 

          (a)  A registration to practice as a medical technician shall be renewed for 2 years upon approval by the board of an application for renewal submitted prior to the date of registration expiration.

 

          (b)  Any registrant wishing to renew an existing registration shall complete and submit a renewal application on the “Medical Technician Renewal Application” form provided by the board with the following information:

 

(1)  Legal name as it should appear on the registration;

 

(2)  Any other name used, including a maiden name, if different from (1) above;

 

(3)  Home street and mailing address,

 

(4)  Telephone number and e-mail address;

 

(5)  Existing registration number;

 

(6)  Place of current employment, with business address and telephone number(s);

 

(7)  A list of all places where the applicant has been employed at any time during the 2-year period ending upon the date of the application, together with:

 

a.  The address of the employer; 

 

b.  Dates that the employment began and ended; and

 

c.  The reason for leaving the employment;

 

(8)  A “Yes” or “no” answer to the following questions relating to circumstances occurring in the last 2 years or which have not previously been disclosed to the board:

 

a. “Have you ever received disciplinary action against any license, certification or registration, in any state or jurisdiction including reprimand, probation, suspension, revocation, education or practice stipulations, fines or voluntary surrender?”;

 

b. “Have you previously or currently been impaired by or diverted any chemical substances that impaired your ability to practice?”; and

 

c.  “Have you been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States or any state of any offense involving moral turpitude?”

 

(9)  The applicant's signature on a statement, which shall acknowledge that:

 

a.  The information and documentation provided on all parts of the application form and submitted to support the application is complete and accurate to the best of the applicant’s information and belief;

 

b.  Knowingly making a false statement in the application is a misdemeanor under RSA 641:2, I; and

 

c.  The applicant has read RSA 328-I and the rules of the board, and promises that if registered, will abide by them; and

 

(10)  The date the applicant signed the application.

 

          (c)  Registrants wishing to renew an existing registration shall provide the following in addition to the “Medical Technician Renewal Application” form:

 

(1)  The filing fee imposed by RSA 328-I:9.

 

(2)  A letter of explanation for any “yes” answer to the questions outlined in (b)(8) above.

 

          (d)  Within 30 days of the date the application is on file with the board, the board shall request the applicant to provide additional information or documentation determined to be needed to clarify the application or any materials related to the application.

 

          (e)  The board shall approve or deny the application within a reasonable time, not to exceed 60 days from:

 

(1)  The date the completed application is on file with the board; or

 

(2)  The date of the response to a request pursuant to Mtec 401.02 (d) is received.

 

          (f)  The Board shall deny the application for renewal, in accordance with RSA 328-I-9, I, if it is determined after hearing that such applicant:

 

(1)  Has made a material false statement or concealed or omitted a material fact in connection with his or her application for registration;

 

(2)  Had a registration issued under this chapter suspended previously;

 

(3)  Has been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States or any state or any offense involving moral turpitude;

 

(4)  Has willfully or repeatedly failed to comply with any other provision of this chapter or any rules adopted by the board; or

 

(5)  Is a habitual user of drugs or intoxicants.

 

          (g)  Not withstanding (f) above an applicant for renewal shall not be denied registration for an act described in (f) above if the board finds that the applicant has made sufficient restitution or has been rehabilitated in accordance with the following criteria:

 

(1)  The applicant is in compliance with orders entered by a court of competent jurisdiction in this state, another state, or the United States, including any applicable conditions of probation or parole;

 

(2)  The behavior involved in the act or omission does not prevent the applicant from safely providing to the public the services for which registration is sought;

 

(3)  If the act or omission is the result of the applicant’s abuse of substances, that such behavior has been treated and is presently controlled; and

 

(4)  Other facts or circumstances exist which demonstrate that the applicant has made sufficient restitution or been rehabilitated such that he or she can practice safely, honestly, and in accordance with RSA 328-I and these administrative rules.

 

Source.  #11091-B, eff 5-5-16; ss by #12710, eff 1-11-19

 

          Mtec 401.03  Denial of Renewal.

 

          (a)  Renewal of registration shall be denied if:

 

(1)  The applicant has failed to furnish complete or accurate information on the renewal application;

 

(2)  The applicant no longer continues to meet the requirements of RSA 328-I:9 and Mtec 304.02  relative to registration; or

 

(3)  The applicant has not paid the fee imposed by RSA 328-I:9.

 

          (b)  If the application for renewal is denied, the applicant shall be provided:

 

(1)  A written order specifying why the application for renewal has been denied; and

 

(2)  An opportunity to request a hearing for reconsideration pursuant to Mtec 205 on the deficiency issues identified by the board.

 

          (c)  Any such request for a hearing shall be submitted to the board within 30 days from the date of the board’s notification of denial, failing which the denial shall be deemed final.

 

Source.  #11091-B, eff 5-5-16

 

          Mtec 401.04  Reinstatement of Registration.

 

          (a)  A registrant whose registration has expired may apply for reinstatement of the registration on the “Application for Reinstatement of Registration” form supplied by the board, and provide the following information:

 

(1)  Legal name, as it should appear on the registration;

 

(2)  Any other name used, including a maiden name, if different from (1) above;

 

(3)  Former registration number, if any;

 

(4)  Home street and mailing address;

 

(5)  Telephone number and e-mail address;

 

(6)  The applicant’s intended or current occupation, profession or job;

 

(7)  A list of all places where the applicant has been employed at any time since registration lapsed and ending upon the date of the application, together with:

 

a.  The name and address of the employer;

 

b.  Dates that the employment began and ended; and

 

c.  The reason for leaving the employment;

 

(8)  A “Yes” or “no” answer to the following questions relating to circumstances occurring since the registration has lapsed or which have not previously been disclosed to the Board:

 

a.  “Have you ever received disciplinary action against any license, certification or registration in any state or jurisdiction, including a reprimand, probation, suspension, revocation, education or practice stipulations, fines or voluntary surrender?”

 

b.  “Are you currently, or have you previously been impaired by or diverted any chemical substances that impaired your ability to practice?”

 

c.  “Have you ever been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States or any state or any offense involving moral turpitude?”

 

(9)  The applicant's signature on a statement, which shall be signed, dated and acknowledged before a notary public or justice of the peace that:

 

a.  The information and documentation provided on all parts of the application form and submitted to support the application is complete and accurate to the best of the applicant’s information and belief;

 

b.  Knowingly making a false statement in the application is a misdemeanor under RSA 641:2, I; and

 

c.  The applicant has read RSA 328-I and the rules of the board, and promises that if registered, will abide by them.

 

          (b)  The request for reinstatement shall be accompanied by the following:

 

(1)  The fee established by the board pursuant to Mtec 305.01; and

 

(2)  A letter of explanation for any “yes” answer provided in response to the questions described in (a)(8) above.

 

Source.  #11091-B, eff 5-5-16; ss by #12710, eff 1-11-19

 

APPENDIX

 

Rule

Specific State Statute which the Rule Implements

 

 

Mtec 401.01- 401.04

RSA 328:I:4; 328-I:8-9

Mtec 401.01

RSA 126-A:10-a,I-a(a)

Mtec 401.02

RSA 328-I:8

Mtec 401.03

RSA 328-I:9

Mtec 401.04

RSA 328-I:4; RSA 328-I:7