Ala. Admin. Code r. 135-X-5-.03

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 10, July 31, 2024

Section 135-X-5-.03 - Application For Examination

(1) An applicant for examination and qualification for either a Category I or Category II Assisted Living Administrator license shall make application therefore in writing on the forms provided by the Board, and shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Board that he/she has met the pre-examination requirements as provided for in the State licensing statute and Rule No. 135-X-5-.02 of these Rules and Regulations, except as otherwise provided in Rule No. 135-X-5-.02 paragraphs (1)(a) 6. and (1)(b)6. of these Rules and Regulations, and paid the required examination fee as determined by the Board.

(2) A candidate for examination shall submit with his/her application two letters of character reference from individuals employed in the health care or patient care industry. Said character reference letters shall certify to the good moral character of the applicant. The two letters of character reference shall be from individuals who are not related by blood or marriage to the applicant and who have known the applicant for at least one year. The applicant shall also submit satisfactory evidence that he/she has met the requirements as defined in 135-X-5-.02 of these Rules and Regulations.

(3) An applicant for examination must consent to a criminal background check. An applicant for examination who has been convicted of a felony by any court in this state, or by any court of the United States, shall not be admitted to or be permitted to take the examination provided for herein unless he/she shall first submit to and file with the Board, a certificate of good conduct granted by the Board of Parole or, in the case of a conviction in any jurisdiction wherein the laws do not provide for the issuance of a certificate of good conduct, an equivalent written statement or document.

(4) An applicant for examination who has been convicted of a misdemeanor, except a petty traffic offense, shall not be admitted to or be permitted to take the examination provided for herein unless he/she shall first submit to, and file with the Board a certificate or letter of good conduct from the proper parole, probation, court, or police authorities wherein such conviction was had, or submit an equivalent written statement or document. For the purpose of this paragraph, a petty traffic offense shall be any and every misdemeanor relating to the operation of motor vehicles except: Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, stimulating or hallucinating drugs; leaving the scene of an accident; and manslaughter resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle.

(5) An application for examination will expire 90 days from the date approved. After the expiration date, the applicant will be required to resubmit a new application and will be responsible for all applicable fees.

(6) The basic requirements for suitability set forth herein are to be considered minimal and may not be waived.

(7) The Board may designate a time and place at which an applicant may be required to present himself/herself for inquiry as to his/her suitability as provided for herein.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 135-X-5-.03

New Rule: Filed November 8, 2002; effective December 13, 2002. Amended: Filed October 9, 2003; effective November 13, 2003. Amended: Filed October 19, 2007; effective November 23, 2007. Amended: Filed September 29, 2008; effective November 3, 2008. Amended: Filed April 17, 2009; effective May 22, 2009.

Author: Theresa Jordan

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-2A-1 -16.