(1) An applicant for a temporary practice permit shall have graduated within the 30 days prior to the date of application for the temporary practice permit.

(a) A temporary practice permit will only be issued if the applicant is scheduled to take the NBRC examination within 30 days of applying for the temporary practice permit.

(b) A temporary practice permit expires not later than 45 days after it is issued.

(2) The application fee for a temporary practice permit may be applied to the application fee for a licensed respiratory care practitioner if that temporary permit holder applies for the licensed respiratory care practitioner's license within 45 days from the issuance of the temporary practice permit.

(3) Temporary permit holders must practice only under clinical supervision.