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Rhode Island
Licensed Occupations Prepares,
analyzes and verifies financial reports. Keeps, prepares and
reviews client records which detail all financial transactions.
May choose to concentrate on one area of practice such as
auditing, taxation or management services. RI Examination: 4 section examination: Auditing & Attestation (AUD), Business Environment & Concepts (BEC), Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR), and Regulation (REG) Renewal: Annual,
by submitting application fee of $125 and the required minimum
continuing professional education of 120 hours for prior 3-year
period, or 40 hours per year. Licensing Agency:
Updated 6/07
Diagnoses and treats human ailments through the practice of puncturing the body by insertion of needles for the purpose of controlling and regulating the flow and balance of energy in the body. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 21 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. If foreign born, must provide proof of legal entry into the United States. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Complete accredited courses in acupuncture and receive certification by National Commission for Certification of Acupuncturists. Be of good moral character. Anyone licensed before July 1, 1987 is not subject to new requirements. NOTE: License title in R.I. is "Doctor of Acupuncture", but educational requirement is four years of postsecondary Reciprocity: Endorsement at Department's discretion. RI Examination: None Renewal: Annual Fees: Application: $125.00; Renewal: $312.50 New Licenses issued in 2006 19 Licenses renewed in 2006 125 Total licenses issued in 2006 144 Licensing Agency: Office
of Health Professions Regulation Telephone: 401-222-2827 Updated 6/07 Administrator, Special Education Formulates special education programs and policies for schools, public agencies and state institutions, relating to education and training of students with mental or physical disabilities. Reviews existing programs, revises and formulates policies such as screening, placement and education of students. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Certificate of Eligibility for Employment (CEE) – valid for three (3) years. The initial certificate in Rhode Island for all areas of certification is a CEE. The CEE is used to seek regular employment in the schools of Rhode Island for the field identified on the CEE. The CEE is also valid for service as a substitute teacher. If regular employment is not secured in the three (3) year period, the CEE can be renewed every three (3) years until regular employment is secured. Professional Certificate – valid for five (5) years. The professional certificate is issued to individuals who secure regular employment in the public schools of Rhode Island. Upon securing regular employment in Rhode Island, the CEE is used to request a five (5) year professional certificate. For more educational requirements, contact the licensing agency, www.ride.ri.gov/EducatorQuality/Certification/Certreqs.aspx Reciprocity: Agreements with 25 other states. RI Examination: None Renewal: Based on education and experience. Fees: Application, $25.00; Recertification, $25.00 or $100.00. New Licenses issued in 2006 11 Licenses renewed in 2006 60 Total licenses issued in 2006 71 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-8801 Updated: 6/07 Engages in tree surgery, tree pruning, tree removal, utility line clearance, and the care and maintenance of trees. Additional Pesticide Applicator license from DEM Division of Agriculture is required for use of pesticides. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Be familiar with methods of planting and pruning trees and shrubs. For spraying with pesticides, must complete 3-day training program on the use of pesticides sponsored by the University of Rhode Island and the R.I. Department of Environmental Management. Reciprocity: With ISA Certification in good standing. RI Examination: Written and practical for pruning, planting, tree surgery. Renewal: Annual Fees: Application, $25.00; Renewal, $25.00; For spraying, see license requirements for pesticide applicator. New Licenses issued in 2006 45 Licenses renewed in 2006 590 Total licenses issued in 2006 635 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-647-3367 Updated: 6/07 Plans, designs and oversees
construction of private residences, office buildings, theaters, Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 21 years of age or older. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Hold a professional degree in architecture from a school accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) or equivalent educational credit meeting National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) requirements. Must satisfy Intern Development Program guidelines which are equal to three years or more of training. If not a resident of Rhode Island, must hold current registration in the state where located, hold NCARB certificate, and meet Rhode Island State Board requirements. Reciprocity: Yes RI Examination: NCARB Examination Renewal: Biennial Fees: Reciprocity, $200.00; Renewal, $100.00; Architectural Registration Examination (ARE)- the fee shall be consistent with those examination fees for each division of the examination as established by NCARB. New Licenses issued in 2006 8 Licenses renewed in 2006 0 Total licenses issued in 2006 1,496 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2565 Updated: 6/07 Removes, encapsulates or encloses asbestos and asbestos containing material found in ceilings, walls, beams, boilers and other structures. Follows hazardous waste handling guidelines. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 18 years of age or older. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Asbestos Abatement Worker: Complete thirty-two hours of approved training in asbestos abatement. Asbestos Abatement Site Supervisor or Contractor: Complete forty hours of approved training. Reciprocity: Yes (worker or site supervisor) RI Examination: None Renewal: Worker: Annual. Site Supervisor and Contractor: Every two years. Fees: Application or renewal: Worker, $20.00; Site Supervisor, $40.00; Contractor, $1500.00 New Licenses issued in 2006 272 Licenses renewed in 2006 344 Total licenses issued in 2006 616 Licensing Agency: Healthy
Environment Team Telephone: 401-222-3601 Updated: 6/07 Exercises, recommends diets, massages players' bodies, renders first aid, treats minor injuries of professional and amateur athletes to maintain maximum physical fitness for participation in athletic competition. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. If foreign born, must provide proof of legal entry into the United States. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Graduate of an accredited college with completion of related courses and 1800 hours of clinical experience. Must be certified by the National Athletic Trainer Association. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Written required if graduated/certified before 7/31/70. Renewal: Every two years. Fees: Application, $62.50; Renewal, $62.50 New Licenses issued in 2006 13 Licenses renewed in 2006 3 Total licenses issued in 2006 16 Licensing Agency: Office
of Health Professions Regulation Telephone: 401-222-5888 Updated: 6/07 Advises individuals or business enterprises on legal problems, draws up legal documents, examines legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits. May represent client in court or before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 21 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. If foreign born, must provide proof of legal entry into the United States. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Graduate of a law school accredited and approved by the American Bar Association and approved by the Board of Bar examiners and Committee on Character and Fitness. Complete a training course sponsored by the Rhode Island Bar Association and approved by the Board. Be otherwise qualified to practice law. Must be of good moral character and fitness. Reciprocity: None RI Examination: Written; first day: 3 essays, 1 MPT, 6 MEE (essays 0-6; MPT 0-6 x 2); second day: multi-state need 130. Need 276 to pass. Renewal: Annual Fees: Application, $450.00 (for new attorneys or those who served less than 5 years in another jurisdiction); Application, $800.00 (for those who have served 5 or more years in another jurisdiction); Renewal, $200.00; Annual R.I. Supreme Court Registration and RI Bar Association fees, New Licenses issued in 2006 199 Total licenses issued in 2006 5,199 Licensing Agency: R.I.
Board of Bar Examiners Telephone: 401-222-4233 Updated 6/07
Conducts sales of goods or services by verbal bids or hand or similar signals. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 18 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. If foreign born must be legal resident of the United States. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Apprentice must have served under supervision of licensed auctioneer for at least six months OR have graduated from an approved school of auctioneering and served for three months under supervision of a licensed auctioneer. May be required to take examination. Reciprocity: Yes RI Examination: Written; required of non-apprentices only with no reciprocity Renewal: Every three years Fees: Resident, $600.00; Non-resident, $900.00; Apprentice, $60.00; Application, $10.00; Examination, $15.00 New Licenses issued in 2006 9 Licenses renewed in 2006 82 Total licenses issued in 2006 91 Licensing Agency: Division
of Commercial Licensing and Regulation Telephone: 401-222-3857 Updated: 6/07 Provides barber services for customers, including suggesting hair styles, cutting, trimming, shampooing, bleaching and dying hair and applying lotions and creams to customer's face and neck. Also includes giving shaves. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 18 years or older; 16 years for apprentice. 2. Citizenship not required. If foreign born, must provide proof of legal entry into the United States. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: High School graduate or GED. On and after July 1, 1997, must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Serve as an apprentice under a registered barber or have not less than 1500 hours of study at an approved barber school. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Written and practical Renewal: Every two years Fees: Apprentice application or renewal, none; Barber application, $31.25; Barber renewal, $37.50 New Licenses issued in 2006 19 Licenses renewed in 2006 506 Total licenses issued in 2006 525 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2827 Updated: 6/07 Raises bees to produce honey and pollinate crops. Assembles beehives, stocks with bees, destroys diseased bee colonies, extracts and sells honey. A Honeybee Hive Entry Permit (fee $50.00) is required to bring bees in from another state. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirements. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: optional (provided by R.I. Beekeepers Association) NOTE: A hive entry permit is required to bring bees on the comb from another state. A hive entry permit is not required for package bees (bees without comb). In both cases a certificate of inspection from the state of origin is required. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: Annual registration, not licensed. Fees: None New Licenses issued in 2006 7 Licenses renewed in 2006 80 Total licenses issued in 2006 87 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2781 Extension: 4519 Updated: 6/07 Assembles, plants, and detonates charges of industrial explosives to loosen earth and other materials or to demolish structures to facilitate removal. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 21 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Must be sponsored by a licensed blaster. Experience usually obtained by working with a licensed blaster. Must pass State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification check. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Written Renewal: Annual (provided no violations during past year) Fees: Examination, $10.00; Apprentice Blaster, $25.00; License, $50.00 New Licenses issued in 2006 12 Licenses renewed in 2006 98 Total licenses issued in 2006 110 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-462-4200 Updated: 6/07 Investigates arrested person to determine bondability. Interviews bond applicant to ascertain character and financial status. Furnishes bond for prescribed fee upon determining intention of accused to appear in court. Posts and signs bond with court clerk to obtain release of client. Forfeits amount of bond if client fails to appear for trial. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Present evidence of capacity to pledge real estate in exchange for bail or surety. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: Annual Fees: $160.00 filing fee for Miscellaneous Petition New Licenses issued in 2006 0 Licenses renewed in 2006 7 Total licenses issued in 2006 7 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-3212 Updated: 6/07 Participates in competitive boxing events, using the art of attack and defense using fists. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 18 to 35 years (unless waived by licensing agency). 2. Citizenship not required. If foreign born, must provide proof of legal entry into the United States. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: No requirement Reciprocity: Yes RI Examination: Physical exam immediately before each bout. Drug test immediately before or after each bout. Renewal: Annual Fees: License, $5.00 New Licenses issued in 2006 36 Licenses renewed in 2006 0 Total licenses issued in 2006 36 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-6541 Updated: 6/07
Installs, repairs, maintains and updates burglar alarms and hold-up alarms in residences and businesses. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 18 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Be employed by a licensed alarm business. Training is received on the job. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: Every two years Fees: Application, $30.00; Renewal, $15.00; FBI review of fingerprints, $24.00 New Licenses issued in 2006 50 Licenses renewed in 2006 142 Total licenses issued in 2006 192 Licensing Agency: Updated: 6/07 Drives a private or commercial vehicle to the designated location as requested by the owner or other passenger. License required to receive payment for driving vehicles with passengers. See "School Bus Driver" for specific information on that license. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 18 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency required. Education and Experience: At least two years of driving experience for CDl, three years for chauffeur. Complete CPR course for new/renewal Class I. Class I: Any vehicle (taxi to van) with capacity of 14 passengers. Commercial Drivers License (CDL): Class A: Vehicle 13 tons or more, carrying over 5 tons. Class B: Vehicle 13 tons or more, not carrying over 5 tons. Class C: Vehicle or combination not meeting Class A or B, carrying hazardous materials or over 15 passengers. Endorsements required for particular type of vehicle: (H) hazardous materials, (P) passengers, (N) tank vehicle, or (T) double/triple trailer. Reciprocity: Yes for CDL, no for chauffeur or hazardous materials. RI Examination: Written, road & eye tests (each eye must test at least 20/40 for CDL; non-CDL eye test; minimum requirement is 20/40 in one eye). CDL has seven different examinations, from which candidate takes those pertaining to his desired license. For "H" designation must retake exam Renewal: Every five years. Licensees aged 68 or older every two years. Fees: Written examination, $5.00; R.I. drivers license, 2-yr, $8.00, 5-yr $30.00; Transfer (to chauffeur), $25.00; CDL application, $10.00; CDL examination, $10.00 each; CDL road test (class upgrade), $50.00; CDL at each renewal. license, $30.00 New Licenses issued in 2006 2,041 Licenses renewed in 2006 1,872 Total licenses issued in 2006 3,913 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-462-5703 Updated: 6/07
Works within behavioral healthcare organizations providing individual, group, and family counseling. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship is not required. 3. Licensee must live or work in Rhode Island. Education and Experience: No degree required; complete one of following. For licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional: 6000 hours work experience, 270 hours education and 300 hours supervision. For licensure as a Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor: licensed as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional and completion of additional specific requirements. Reciprocity: Reciprocity is only with other member organizations of the International Consortium for the Reciprocity of Credentials (ICRC). RI Examination: Written and oral examinations administered by the Rhode Island Board for the Certification of Chemical Dependency Professionals prior to application for licensure Renewal: Every two years - every even numbered year on October 1st Fees: Licensure, $50.00; Relicensure, $50.00 New Licenses issued in 2006 2 Licenses renewed in 2006 43 Total licenses issued in 2006 45 Licensing Agency: RI
Board of Licensure for Chemical Dependency Professionals Telephone: 401-462-6049 Updated: 6/07 Chemical Dependency Professional Works within behavioral healthcare organizations providing individual, group, and family counseling. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship is not required. 3. Licensee must live or work in Rhode Island. Education and Experience: 6000 hours work experience with no degree or 4000 hours work experience with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a Behavioral Science. Reciprocity: Reciprocity is only with other member organizations of the International RI Examination: Written and oral examinations administered by the Rhode Island Board for the Certification of Chemical Dependency Professionals prior to application for licensure Renewal: Every two years - every even numbered year on October 1st Fees: Licensure, $50.00; Relicensure, $50.00 New Licenses issued in 2006 17 Licenses renewed in 2006 315 Total licenses issued in 2006 332 Licensing Agency: RI
Board of Licensure for Chemical Dependency Professionals Telephone: 401-462-6049 Updated: 6/07 Employs a system of palpating and adjusting the articulations of the human spinal column and its appendages by hand and electro-mechanical appliances, and the employment of corrective orthopedics and dietetics for the elimination of the cause of disease. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 23 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. If foreign born, must provide proof of legal entry into the United States. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Complete four years in accredited college, and graduate from a chiropractic school accredited by Council on Chiropractic Education. Pass National Board Examination, written clinical competency and practical examinations. Certificate of completion of physiotherapy program from accredited physiotherapy school and pass the physiotherapy section of the National Board Examination. Be of good moral character. Reciprocity: Endorsement RI Examination: None Renewal: Annual Fees: Application $62.50; Renewal, $125.00; Physiotherapy license additional $43.75 New Licenses issued in 2006 13 Licenses renewed in 2006 274 Total licenses issued in 2006 287 Licensing Agency: Office
of Health Professions Regulation Telephone: 401-222-2827 Updated: 6/07 Investigates claims against insurance companies for personal, casualty, property loss or damage and attempts to negotiate out-of-court settlement. Examines claim forms, hospital and police records, and interviews the claimant and/or witnesses. Three lines of authority: commercial, property, and workers' compensation. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be over 18 years. 2. Citizenship not required. If foreign born, must provide proof of legal entry into the United States. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Must be of good moral character. Exempt from licensing requirements if: attorney, acting in usual course of his/her profession; insurance producer of domestic insurance company; employee or agent of company acting in settlement of claims of $2500.00 or less. Reciprocity: Yes (CT, NH, TX, VT, NC, SC, OK, MI, ME) RI Examination: Written (TX - must take RI Law portion, VT - reciprocal/personal line only Renewal: Every two years, expires on the last day of birth month Fees: 2 year licenses beginning 8/31/05. New Applicants $50 application fee & $100 license fee. Examination $90 (paid to testing service). See licensing agency for additional fees. New Licenses issued in 2006 1,404 Licenses renewed in 2006 127 Total licenses issued in 2006 1,531 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2223 Extension: 5456 Updated: 6/07 Clinical Histologic Technician Prepare specimens of human and animal tissues for microscopic examinations. May perform other routine operations in the pathology laboratory, such as preserving specimens. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Have an associate degree or 60 semester hours that include mathematics, 12 or more hours in biology and chemistry; must be in an accredited program in histologic technique. NOTE: Consult licensing agency for alternatives. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Certification examination of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel (NCA) or state civil service examination, or other exam as may be approved by Board. Renewal: Every two years Fees: Application or renewal, $31.25 New Licenses issued in 2006 7 Licenses renewed in 2006 5 Total licenses issued in 2006 12 Licensing Agency: Office
of Health Professions Regulation Telephone: 401-222-2827 Updated: 6/07 Performs clinical laboratory tests and related activities using established and approved protocols. Clinical Laboratory Science Practitioners include health care professionals who perform such tests and/or are engaged in management, education, consulting, or research. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Have a bachelors degree in medical technology, biological, chemical or physical science, and at least twelve months of appropriate clinical education. NOTE: For alternate requirements, consult licensing agency. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Pass nationally recognized certification examination (NCA, AMT, ASCP) or state civil service examination, AAB or other exam as may be approved by Board. Renewal: Every two years Fees: Application or renewal, $62.50 New Licenses issued in 2006 38 Licenses renewed in 2006 53 Total licenses issued in 2006 91 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2827
Performs routine tests in medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, including qualitative and quantitative analysis of body fluids, such as blood, urine and spinal fluid. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. If foreign born, must provide proof of legal entry into the United States. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Have an associate degree or have completed 60 semester hours in an accredited clinical laboratory technician program (MLT or equivalent). NOTE: For alternate requirements, consult the licensing agency. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Pass nationally recognized exam. Certification examination given by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), NCA, AMT. AAB, State Civil Service exam or other exams may be approved by Board. Renewal: Every two years Fees: Application or renewal, $31.25 New Licenses issued in 2006 14 Licenses renewed in 2006 11 Total licenses issued in 2006 25 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2827 Stains, mounts and studies cells of human body to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities and other pathological conditions, following established standards and practices. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. If foreign born, must provide proof of legal entry into the United States. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Must have bachelors degree from a college or university with 20 semester hours of biological science.8 semester hours of chemistry, 3 semester hours of mathematics, and 12 month cytotechnology program. For alternate and additional requirements, consult the licensing agency. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: A National Exam - Certification exam given by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), NCA, AMT, AAB, state civil service exam or other exams as may be approved by the board. Renewal: Every two years Fees: Application or renewal, $62.50 New Licenses issued in 2006 7 Licenses renewed in 2006 4 Total licenses issued in 2006 11 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2827 Dealer (Finfish, Lobster, Shellfish, Multipurpose) Purchases fish from commercial fishers for resale to retail outlets. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: No requirement Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: Annual Fees: Finfish dealer, $200.00; Lobster dealer, $200.00; Shellfish dealer, $200.00; Multipurpose, $300.00 New Licenses issued in 2006 20 Licenses renewed in 2006 103 Total licenses issued in 2006 123 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-6647 Works under direct supervision
of a dentist to provide direct patient care. Removes deposits Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 18 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. If foreign born, must provide proof of legal entry into the United States. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Be a graduate of a dental hygiene school accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or its designated agency and approved by the Board. Pass National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) and Regional Board Examination or State Board Exam. Good moral character. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Renewal: Biennially (even numbered years) Fees: Application, $93.75; Renewal $187.50 (active / active renewal fees received after the expiration date are subject to a $62.50 late fee; $62.50 (inactive); $62.50 (Emeritus). New Licenses issued in 2006 59 Licenses renewed in 2006 1,031 Total licenses issued in 2006 1,090 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-1272 Updated: 6/07 Treats diseases or abnormalities of teeth and tissues of the mouth. May be a general practitioner or limit his/her practice to a specialty (i.e.., endodontics, pediadontics, orthodontics). Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 18 years. 2. Citizenship not required. If foreign born, must provide proof of legal entry into the United States. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Graduate of a school of dentistry accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or its designated agency and approved by the Board. Pass National Board Dental Examination and Regional Board Examination or State Board Exam. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: Biennially (even numbered years) Fees: Application, $437.50; Renewal fees: $500 (active) / active renewal fees received after the expiation date are subject to a $62.50 Late fee; $125 (inactive); $125 (Emeritus). New Licenses issued in 2006 40 Licenses renewed in 2006 813 Total licenses issued in 2006 853 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-1272 Organizes, plans and conducts food service or nutritional programs to assist in promotion of health and control of disease. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 18 years. 2. Citizenship not required. If foreign born, must provide proof of legal entry into the United States. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or graduate degree in nutrition/dietetics; have completed board approved planned, continuous experience in dietetic practice of at least 900 hours. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: National exam required Renewal: Biennial Fees: License, $62.50; Renewal, $125.00 New Licenses issued in 2006 18 Licenses renewed in 2006 8 Total licenses issued in 2006 26 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-5888 Updated: 6/07 Dog Racing Related Occupations All individuals working on the premises of a dog race track in Rhode Island must be licensed. The following is a partial list of occupations (and their DOT numbers) which require state licenses: Animal Trainer (159.224-010), Animal Caretaker (410.674-010), Pari-mutuel Ticket Checker (219.587-010), Pari-mutuel Ticket Cashier (211.467-018), Pari-mutuel Ticket Seller (211.467-022), Vendor (291.457-022), Guard, Security (372.667-034), Sweeper, Cleaner (389.664-010) Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 16 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. If foreign born, must provide proof of legal entry into the United States. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Be of good moral character. Pass State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification check. Reciprocity: Limited to trainer only RI Examination: None Renewal: Annual Fees: License, Trainer, $40.00; All others, $10.00 New Licenses issued in 2006 1,096 Licenses renewed in 2006 0 Total licenses issued in 2006 1,096 Licensing Agency:
Telephone: 401-222-6541 Updated: 6/07 Drinking Water Treatment and Distribution Operator Treatment operators control water treatment plant equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption. Distribution operators control , maintain, repair or install transmission and distribution components of a public drinking water supply. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirements. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Minimum requirements for full certification in either the treatment or distribution category: Class VSS Facility: High school diploma or equivalent and 3 months operating experience of a class VSS or higher grade system. Class 1: High school diploma or equivalent and six months full-time experience as an operator at a class 1 or higher drinking water facility. Class 2: High school diploma and two years full-time experience as an operator at a class 1 or higher drinking water facility. Class 3: High school diploma and four years full-time experience as an operator at a class 2 or higher drinking water facility. Class 4: An associate degree in the physical and/or biological sciences and four years full-time experience as an operator at a class 3 or higher drinking water facility. NOTE: For alternate requirements, consult licensing agency. Reciprocity: Yes RI Examination: Written Renewal: Yes, every three years, must meet continuing education requirements. Fees: Examination, $30.50 New Licenses issued in 2006 67 Licenses renewed in 2006 117 Total licenses issued in 2006 505 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-6867 Updated: 6/07 Instructs individuals and groups in theory and application of automobile driving skills. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 21 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Have valid Rhode Island drivers license appropriate for the type of vehicle used for instruction. Pass State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification check. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: Annual Fees: Application, $15.00; Renewal, $15.00 New Licenses issued in 2006 23 Licenses renewed in 2006 97 Total licenses issued in 2006 120 Licensing Agency:
Telephone: 401-462-5703 Updated: 6/07 Conducts or supervises, as a physician or college or university faculty member, research on the effect of a drug on the human body. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Be a physician or hold professorial rank in a college or university. Must submit curriculum vitae and protocols for research design or program. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: Annual (issued for fiscal year July 1 to June 30) Fees: Controlled Substance License, $50.00 New Licenses issued in 2006 Licenses renewed in 2006 Total licenses issued in 2006 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2837 Updated: Early Childhood Special Educator Instructs young children with physical or mental disabilities in the basic skills using a variety of teaching methods. Develops lessons appropriate for the students' age and individual needs. Evaluates and reports student progress to parents. Supervises activities and attends faculty meetings. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Certificate of Eligibility for Employment (CEE) – valid for three (3) years The initial certificate in Rhode Island for all areas of certification is a CEE. The CEE is used to seek regular employment in the public schools of Rhode Island for the field identified on the CEE. The CEE is also valid for service as a substitute teacher. If regular employment is not secured in the three (3) year period, the CEE can be renewed every three (3) years until regular employment is secured. Professional Certificate – valid for five (5) years. The professional certificate is issued to individuals who secure regular employment in the public schools of Rhode Island. Upon securing regular employment in Rhode Island, the CEE is used to request a five (5) year professional certificate. For more educational requirements, contact the licensing agency, www.ride.ri.gov/EducatorQuality/Certification/Certreqs.aspx Reciprocity: Agreements with 45 other states RI Examination: Applicants who have not been previously certified in the State of Rhode Island must achieve a score of 171 on the Early Childhood Test (0021) and 169 on the Early Childhood Content Knowledge Test (0022). The Elementary Education Content Knowledge Test (0014) with a score of145 and the Elementary Content Area Exercises Test (0012) with a score of 148 also meet the test requirement for this area of certification. Renewal: Based on education and experience. Fees: Application, $25.00; Recertification, $25.00 or $100.00 New Licenses issued in 2006 16 Licenses renewed in 2006 48 Total licenses issued in 2006 64 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-8801 Installs, alters, repairs or renovates electrical signs. Consults with clients and follows electrical plans for proper installation. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 18 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Apprentice registration: No educational requirement. Journeyperson license: Complete 4000 hours of practical experience working for licensed electrical sign contractor. Must be registered with licensing agency when starting training. Master (Contractor) license: Have electrical sign installer's license for two years or longer. NOTE: For alternate requirements, consult licensing agency. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Written (for Journeyperson and Master licenses) Renewal: Annual Fees: Application, $75.00; Apprentice registration, $24.00; Journeyperson license (Cert CF), $36.00; Contractor license (Cert SCF), $120.00 New Licenses issued in 2006 6 Licenses renewed in 2006 120 Total licenses issued in 2006 126 Licensing Agency:
Telephone: 401-462-8580 Installs, alters, repairs or renovates electrical facilities. Consults with clients and follows electrical plans for proper installation. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 18 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Apprentice: 576 hours of related instruction over a 4 year period (144 hours per year). Journeyperson: must complete 8000 hours of practical experience working for a licensed electrical sign contractor. Must be registered with licensing agency when starting training. Individuals obtaining a degree in electrical technology from an accredited college will be credited with 288 hours of related instruction and 1000 hours of work. Must complete 15 hours mandatory continuing education every code cycle (3 years). Master (contractor): Must hold a journeyperson electrician's license for 2 years and must complete 15 hours mandatory continuing education every code cycle (3 years). Note: For alternate requirements, consult licensing agency. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Written (for Journeyperson and Master licenses) Renewal: Annual Fees: Application, $75.00; Apprentice registration, $24.00; Journeyperson license (Cert B), $36.00; Contractor license (Cert A), $120.00 New Licenses issued in 2006 346 Li |