Section 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 further force or effect three (3) days after the date the notice was sent by certified mail.Added by 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 158,§ 2, eff. 6/26/2019.