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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: $170.00; Renewal: $410.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 30 Licenses renewed in 2008 28 Total licenses issued in 2008 142 Licensing Agency: Office
of Health Professions Regulation Telephone: 401-222-2828 Updated 6/09 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 2008 10 Licenses renewed in 2008 52 Total licenses issued in 2008 62 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-8808 Updated: 5/09 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: Examination, $25.00; Application, $25.00; Renewal, $25.00; For spraying, see license requirements for pesticide applicator. New Licenses issued in 2008 45 Licenses renewed in 2008 630 Total licenses issued in 2008 675 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-647-3367 Updated: 4/09 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 2008 92 Licenses renewed in 2008 0 Total licenses issued in 2006 1,496 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-462-9594 Updated: 4/09 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, $30.00; Site Supervisor, $60.00; Contractor, $1950.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 57 Licenses renewed in 2008 364 Total licenses issued in 2008 421 Licensing Agency: Healthy
Homes & Environment Team Telephone: 401-222-7750 Updated: 4/09 An individual who enters into an agency contract with a student athlete or, directly or indirectly, recruits or solicits a student athlete to enter into an agency contract, and includes an individual who represents to the public that the individual is an athlete agent. The term does not include spouse, parent, sibling, grandparent, guardian or an individual acting solely on behalf of a professional sports team or professional sports organization. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Applicant must provide a description of formal training and practical experience as an athlete agent, and any education relating to his/her activities as an athlete agent, but the absence of education or experience is not grounds for a denial of the registration application or renewal. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: Every 2 years. Fees: Must register within 7 days after an initial act as an Athlete Agent. Initial Registration $50.00; Renewal $25.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 0 Licenses renewed in 2008 0 Total licenses issued in
2008 0 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-3983 Updated: 5/09 Valid for service as a coach to school district athletic teams. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Documentation of completion of a RIDE approved first aid course within three years of date of application. Reciprocity: None RI Examination: None Renewal: Based on education and experience. Fees: Application, $100.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 352 Licenses renewed in 2008 0 Total licenses issued in 2008 352 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-8808 Updated: 5/09 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 2008 15 Licenses renewed in 2008 1 Total licenses issued in 2008 135 Licensing Agency: Office
of Health Professions Regulation Telephone: 401-222-5888 Updated: 6/09 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 2008 215 Total licenses issued in 2006 5,199 Licensing Agency: R.I.
Board of Bar Examiners Telephone: 401-222-4233 Updated 4/09
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 for auctioneer license. Residency is required for apprentice license. 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, must be in good standing in state of domicile. 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 2008 17 Licenses renewed in 2008 4 Total licenses issued in 2008 31 Licensing Agency: Division
of Commercial Licensing and Regulation Telephone: 401-462-9506 Updated: 4/09 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, $50.00; Barber renewal, $50.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 24 Licenses renewed in 2008 449 Total licenses issued in 2008 508 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2828 Updated: 6/09 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 2008 6 Licenses renewed in 2008 68 Total licenses issued in 2008 74 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-462-4200 Updated: 6/09 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 2008 1 Licenses renewed in 2008 11 Total licenses issued in 2008 12 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-3212 Updated: 6/09 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 2008 64 Licenses renewed in 2008 0 Total licenses issued in 2008 64 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-462-9506 Updated: 4/09
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 2008 111 Licenses renewed in 2008 679 Total licenses issued in 2008 790 Licensing Agency: Updated: 4/09 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 $90.00; Renewal, $170.00; Physiotherapy license additional $60.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 2 Licenses renewed in 2008 26 Total licenses issued in 2008 28 Licensing Agency: Office
of Health Professions Regulation Telephone: 401-222-2828 Updated: 6/09 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 2008 3,009 Licenses renewed in 2008 1,171 Total licenses 14,648 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-462-9520 Updated: 4/09 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, $50.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 9 Licenses renewed in 2008 9 Total licenses issued in 2008 71 Licensing Agency: Office
of Health Professions Regulation Telephone: 401-222-2828 Updated: 6/09 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, $90.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 35 Licenses renewed in 2008 296 Total licenses issued in 2008 892 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2828
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, $50.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 13 Licenses renewed in 2008 58 Total licenses issued in 2008 192 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2828 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, $90.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 2 Licenses renewed in 2008 17 Total licenses issued in 2008 81 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2828 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 2008 15 Licenses renewed in 2008 121 Total licenses issued in 2008 136 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, $130.00; Renewal $250.00 (active / active renewal fees received after the expiration date are subject to a $90.00 late fee; $90.00 (inactive); $90.00 (Emeritus). New Licenses issued in 2008 48 Licenses renewed in 2008 1,009 Total licenses issued in 2008 1,059 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2828 Updated: 4/09 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, $570.00; Renewal fees: $650 (active) / active renewal fees received after the expiation date are subject to a $90.00 Late fee; $170 (inactive); $170 (Emeritus). New Licenses issued in 2008 41 Licenses renewed in 2008 806 Total licenses issued in 2008 806 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2828 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, $90.00; Renewal, $170.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 17 Licenses renewed in 2008 11 Total licenses issued in 2008 374 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-5888 Updated: 6/09 Director of Curriculum and Instruction Valid for service as an administrator of school district curriculum and instructional programs. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: An advanced degree: Doctorate, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study or a Master's Degree to include specified coursework; eligibility for a RI teaching certificate; six years of professional education experience to include at least three years of teaching. Reciprocity: Agreements with 27 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 2008 6 Licenses renewed in 2008 8 Total licenses issued in 2008 14 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-8808 Updated: 5/09 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, Dog Owner $450.00, Assumed (Kennel) Names $150.00, Trainers $150.00, Kennel Persons $75.00. New Licenses issued in 2008 1,213 Licenses renewed in 2008 326 Total licenses issued in 2008 1,539 Licensing Agency:
Telephone: 401-462-9506 Updated: 4/09 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, $37.50 New Licenses issued in 2008 106 Licenses renewed in 2008 264 Total licenses issued in 2008 370 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-6867 Updated: 6/09 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 2008 25 Licenses renewed in 2008 110 Total licenses issued in 2008 135 Licensing Agency:
Telephone: 401-462-5703 Updated: 4/09 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 2008 28 Licenses renewed in 2008 139 Total licenses issued in 2008 167 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-8808 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 2008 2 Licenses renewed in 2008 120 Total licenses issued in 2008 131 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 2008 317 Licenses renewed in 2008 7,385 Total licenses issued in 2008 7,702 Licensing Agency:
Telephone: 401-462-8580 Removes hair from skin of patrons using an electric current applied to the body with a needle. 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: Have a high school diploma or the equivalent. Satisfactorily complete, within 9 months, 650 hours of training in electrolysis. Be free from infectious disease. Be of good moral character. Reciprocity: Endorsement RI Examination: Written Renewal: Annual Fees: Application: Electrologist, $100.00; Electrologist Instructor: $100.00; Apprentice, no fee; Renewal, $ 31.50 New Licenses issued in 2008 3 Licenses renewed in 2008 142 Total licenses issued in 2008 145 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2828 Inspects lifting and conveying devices, such as elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks and other similar mechanisms to verify conformance to laws, regulations and ordinances regulating design, installation and safe operation. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency required. Education and Experience: At least five years of mechanical and/or electrical experience. At least one year as employee of enforcement authority. Qualified Elevator Inspector certificate (QEI-1) from American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None (Must hold QEI-1 certificate). Renewal: Annual Fees: Examination, $100.00; Renewal, $125.00 (ASME fees) New Licenses issued in 2008 2 Licenses renewed in 2008 0 Total licenses issued in 2008 2 Licensing Agency:
Telephone: 401-462-8579 Updated: 4/09 Assembles, installs, repairs, and maintains, electric and hydraulic freight and passenger elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters. Apprentice serves at least three years. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 18 years of age. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: At Least five years under supervision Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Yes Renewal: Annual Fees: Examination, $60.00; Renewal, $78.00; Apprentice, $30.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 11 Licenses renewed in 2008 283 Total licenses issued in 2008 294 Licensing Agency:
Telephone: 401-462-8579 An emergency medical technician administers stabilization, transportation and medical care to sick or injured persons. All EMTs provide basic life support. The EMT-C is the primary provider of advanced life support in Rhode Island. The EMT-P has greater knowledge of life support and latitude to institute advanced life support. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 18 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: The candidate must complete department approved training under supervision of an EMS instructor-coordinator: For EMT-B, the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic training (equivalent to National Standard EMT-Basic). For EMT-C, Emergency Medical Technician-Cardiac training (exceeds the criteria for the National Standard 1985 EMT-Intermediate training program). For EMT-P, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic training (equivalent to the National Standard EMT-Paramedic training program). All EMT's must be currently certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The EMT-P must have current registration as a paramedic from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Reciprocity: Yes RI Examination: Written examination. Practical examination administered as part of the course ending final examination. Renewal: EMT-B, EMT-C: every three years. EMT-P: every two years. Fees: Application or renewal, $90.00, Examination, $90.00; Re-examination (as needed), $60.00 (EMTs in paid or volunteer emergency services are exempt from fees.) New Licenses issued in 2008 965 Licenses renewed in 2008 439 Total licenses issued in 2008 1,404 Licensing Agency:
Telephone: 401-222-2401 Updated: 5/09 Engages in the practical application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Include engineers in research, development, production, technical services, and other positions which require knowledge normally obtained through completion of a 4-year engineering college program. Exclude persons trained in engineering but currently working in positions that do not require engineering training. Exclude sales engineers. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Engineer-in-Training Certification: Graduate from an engineering curriculum accredited by the American Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET). Pass the "fundamentals" portion of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) exam. Professional Engineer, Registered: Graduate from an engineering curriculum accredited by the ABET. Hold certificate from NCEES. Minimum of four years experience in engineering. Pass professional exam given by NCEES. NOTE: For alternate requirements, consult licensing agency. Reciprocity: Yes RI Examination: None Renewal: Every two years for Professional Engineer; Engineer-in-Training valid for minimum of 12 years. Fees: Application, $100.00; Engineer-in-Training, $65.00; Renewal: Prof. Engineer, $250.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 210 Licenses renewed in 2008 0 Total licenses issued in 2008 210 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-462-9592 Updated: 6/09 Responsible for overall planning and implementation of environmental lead inspections in accordance with the Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Lead Poisoning Prevention [R23-24.6-PB]. Inspectors may also employ certified Environmental Lead Inspector Technicians and Technicians-in-Training to assist with these activities. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement specified by Rhode Island statue or regulation. However, OSHA regulations and experience requirements would effectively eliminate anyone under 18 years of age. Education and Experience: Successful completion of a forty hour Rhode Island approved lead inspector training course; and at least one of the following (i) Certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or other professional certification specified by the Department; or (ii) Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, physical or biological science, and completion of at least twenty Comprehensive Environmental Lead Inspections, and at least five Clearance Inspections, under the supervision of an Environmental Lead Inspector during any one calendar year period in at least fifteen different residential dwellings in Rhode Island; or (iii) High school diploma or GED, completion of at least twenty Comprehensive Environmental Lead Inspections, and at least five Clearance Inspections, under the supervision of an Environmental Lead Inspector during any one calendar year period in at least fifteen different residential dwellings in Rhode Island, and at least two years of field experience in a related environmental field, including, but not limited to, lead, asbestos, radon, or other environmental remediation work; or (iv) High School diploma or GED, and completion of at least forty Comprehensive Environmental Lead Inspections, and at least ten Clearance Inspections, under the supervision of an Environmental Lead Inspector during any two calendar year period in at least 30 different residential dwellings in Rhode Island. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Written and Practical Renewal: Annual. Requires successful completion of Rhode Island approved eight hour annual review course. Fees: License, $200.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 10 Licenses renewed in 2008 30 Total licenses issued in 2008 40 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-7750 Environmental Lead Inspector-Technician Responsible for conducting on-site activities associated with environmental lead inspections in accordance with the Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Lead Poisoning Prevention [R23-24.6-PB]. Some inspections performed by an Inspector Technician/Technician-in Training must be reviewed and approved by an Environmental Lead Inspector before the report is issued. An Inspector Technician/Technician-in Training may not independently issue a report or make recommendations. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement specified by Rhode Island statue or regulation. However, OSHA regulations and experience requirements would effectively eliminate anyone under 18 years Education and Experience: Successful completion of a twenty four hour Rhode Island and approved lead inspector technician training course. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Written and Practical for Inspector Technician. Not required for Technician-in-Training Renewal: Annual for Inspector Technicians. Requires successful completion of Rhode Island approved eight hour annual review course. Technician-in-training is a three month temporary certification which may be renewed once for an additional three months. No additional renewals are allowed. Fees: Inspector Technician, $100.00; Technician-in-Training, $70.00 per three month certification New Licenses issued in 2008 3 Licenses renewed in 2008 47 Total licenses issued in 2008 50 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-7750 Provides care of four to six children for any part of a 24-hour day (or seven or eight children with an assistant) in a family day care home. (See "Family Group Day Care Home Provider" license for care of nine to twelve children). Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 18 years of age. 2. Proof of residency required. 3. Provider must live in home where care is provided. Education and Experience: Submit detailed background information and medical statement. Provide evidence of having been fingerprinted by state or local police. Pass Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System (CANTS) check. Home where day care is to be provided must be inspected and be in compliance with the State Fire Code for day care homes. Provider and home must be in compliance with the Family Day Care Home Regulations. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: Every two years (required for provider and home). Fees: $100 New Licenses issued in 2008 70 Licenses renewed in 2008 430 Total licenses issued in 2008 500 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-528-3624 Updated: 6/09 Family Group Day Care Home Provider Provides care for nine to twelve children for any part of a 24-hour day in a family day care home. (See "Family Day Child Care Provider" license for care of less than nine children). Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 21 years or older. 2. Proof of residency required. 3. Provider must live in home where care is provided. Education and Experience: Hold at least an associate degree from an accredited program in child development or early childhood education, or a Child Development Associate certificate (CDA) in family day care. Submit detailed background information and medical statement. Submit evidence of having been fingerprinted by state or local police. Pass a Child Abuse and Neglected Tracking System (CANTS) check. Home where day care is to be provided must be inspected and be in compliance with the State Fire Code for Group Day Care Homes. Provider and home must be in compliance with the Family Group Day Care Home Regulations for licensure. Must have at least one assistant. NOTE: For alternate requirements, consult licensing agency. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: Annual Fees: $250 New Licenses issued in 2008 2 Licenses renewed in 2008 11 Total licenses issued in 2008 13 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-528-3624 Updated: 6/09 Installs, alters, repairs or renovates fire alarm systems. 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 or 2 years of practical experience working for licensed fire alarm contractor. Register with licensing agency when starting training. Master (Contractor) license: Have journeyperson'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 BF), $36.00; Contractor license (Cert AF), $120.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 30 Licenses renewed in 2008 120 Total licenses issued in 2008 131 Licensing Agency:
Telephone: 401-462-8580 Fire Extinguisher Installer/Servicer Installs, services and tests fire extinguishers and systems. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirements. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Apprentice permit: Work at least six months on fixed fire extinguisher systems, or four months on portable fire extinguishers, under an employer holding the appropriate certificate of registration. Journeyperson license: Have one year of experience working with fire extinguishers. Pass appropriate examination. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Written; one for each class of extinguisher. Renewal: Annual Fees: Apprentice permit, $5.00; Examination, $10.00; Journeyperson license, portable extinguishers, $50.00; Journeyperson license, fixed systems, $50.00; Renewal, $50.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 23 Licenses renewed in 2008 34 Total licenses issued in 2008 57 Licensing Agency: RI Department of Public Safety
Telephone: 401-462-4200 Assembles and sets off fireworks displays in designated areas. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 18 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Be sponsored by a licensed shooter. Have at least one year of on-the-job training with a licensed shooter. Pass State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification check. Pass psychiatric examination. Must carry liability insurance in amount determined by local authority. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Written Renewal: Annual (Provided no violation of regulations during past year) Fees: Examination, $10.00; License and renewal, $50.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 3 Licenses renewed in 2008 8 Total licenses issued in 2008 11 Licensing Agency: RI Department of Public Safety
Telephone: 401-462-4200 Updated: 6/09 Seeds, cultivates, transplants, stocks, catches or gathers aquatic life of any kind for sale. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency required. Education and Experience: No requirement Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: Annual Fees: First time applications for the various types of licenses must be notarized by the clerks of the cities or town in which the applicants reside. Multi-purpose with gill, $320.00; Multi-purpose, $300.00; Shellfish, 19-64 years of age, $200.00; Shellfish, 65 years of age or over, no fee; Student shellfish (under 23 years of age AND student), $50.00; Lobsters (residents only), $200.00. New Licenses issued in 2008 120 Licenses renewed in 2008 2,264 Total licenses issued in 2008 2,384 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-6647 Updated: 5/09 Person, married or unmarried couple who receives in home for care or treatment one or more children and who receives compensation for child care cost. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 21 years or older. 2. Proof of residency required. 3. Residency required. Education and Experience: Submit detailed background information and medical statement. Pass a State Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Identification check, national fingerprint check and a clearance of all DCYF sections to determine prior or current agency involvement. Participate in a Licensing home study and complete a Pre-Service Training Course of 27 hours. Foster parent and residence must be in compliance with State of Rhode Island Foster Care Regulations as well as departmental policy. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: One every two years. Fees: None New Licenses issued in 2008 457 Licenses renewed in 2008 590 Total licenses issued in 2008 1,047 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-528-3500 Updated: 6/09 Prepares dead human remains for burial or disposal. Maintains the funeral establishment and sells funeral service merchandise to the public. May counsel and comfort relatives and friends, prepare casket and transport the deceased for services and burial. Prior to 1996 there were separate licenses for funeral directors and for embalmers. 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 required. Education and Experience: Be a high school graduate or equivalent. Have an associate degree, or equivalent of 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university, or be enrolled in an approved school of mortuary science. Have graduated from a school of mortuary science accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Inc. Have completed a registered funeral director/embalmer internship of at least one year. Be of good moral character. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Funeral director and embalmer portion of written examination of the Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards. Practical examination. Renewal: Annual Fees: Application, $130.00; Renewal, $130.00; Intern registration, $40.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 8 Licenses renewed in 2008 214 Total licenses issued in 2008 240 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2828 Updated: 6/09 Purchases animal pelts from trappers for resale to manufacturers of fur products. 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: Resident, $10.00; Nonresident, $30.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 0 Licenses renewed in 2008 3 Total licenses issued in 2008 3 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-6647 Updated: 5/09 Hairdresser, Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Manicurist Hairdressers and cosmetologists shampoo, cut and style hair, analyze the condition of the hair and advise patrons on hair care. Estheticians perform skin care services, skin analysis consultations, massage, makeup application. Manicurists clean, shape and polish fingernails and toenails. 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: High school diploma or the equivalent. Complete one of the following programs of instruction: hairdresser/cosmetologist 1500 hours; manicurist: 300 hours; esthetician: 600 hours within 4 months; hairdressing instructor: 300 hours and license; esthetician instructor: 300 hours and license; manicuring instructor: 300 hours and license. Reciprocity: Yes RI Examination: Written and practical. Renewal: Every two years Fees: Hairdresser (hair/nails/skin), $50.00; Esthetician (skin only), $50.00; Manicurist (nails only), $50.00; Renewal, $50.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 657 Licenses renewed in 2008 5,142 Total licenses issued in 2008 10,790 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2828 Examines, evaluates, and confers with customers about individual hearing needs and sells customers the appropriate hearing aid. May also be responsible for demonstrating, repairing and replacing hearing aids. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 21 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: High school graduate or equivalent. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: National written exam and RI administered practical exam. Renewal: Every two years Fees: Temporary one-year permit, $62.50; Application $62.50; Renewal, $62.50 New Licenses issued in 2008 5 Licenses renewed in 2008 18 Total licenses issued in 2008 45 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2828 Updated: 6/09 Uses one or more of the following: conveyer belt, concrete belt, payload backhoe, overhead electric crane or drilling rig in order to move workers and materials for construction, sawmill and mining operations. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 18 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Limited License A: Valid only for operating equipment specified on license. Limited License B: Valid only for work done under the employment of one employer. Full License: Valid for operating all hoisting and excavating equipment. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Written for Hoisting Engineer only; oral examination available. Renewal: Annual Fees: Application, $75.00; Hoisting engineer only, $42.00; Limited License B, $30.00; Excavating engineer only, $36.00; Renewal (full license), $48.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 1,011 Licenses renewed in 2008 8,313 Total licenses issued in 2008 9,324 Licensing Agency:
Telephone: 401-462-8580 Updated: 4/09 Sells insurance of a variety of types and from different companies to new and present clients, recommending amount and type of coverage based on analysis of prospect's circumstances. May collect premiums and keep record of payments. This license is required for any individual who sells insurance in Rhode Island, even though their base of operations is not in the state. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 18 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Must complete courses approved by the Insurance Commissioner, including instruction related to general property and casualty, life or health insurance. Must pass a State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification check. Reciprocity: Yes RI Examination: Written Renewal: 2 year license, expires on the last day of birth month Fees: Bonding: $5000 or 1% of premiums brokered in the previous calendar year, whichever is greater, but not to exceed $25,000. Fees: License, $100.00 + $10.00 continuing education fee; Renewal, $100.00 + $10.00 continuing education fee; Examination, $90.00 (paid to testing service). See licensing agency for additional fees. New Licenses issued in 2008 10,256 Licenses renewed in 2008 15,977 Total licenses 50,154 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-462-9520 Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) Any person who, for compensation, engages in the business of advising others, either directly or through publications or writings, as to the value of securities or as to the advisability of investing in, purchasing, or selling securities, manages accounts or portfolios of clients, solicits, offers, or negotiates for the sale of or sells investment advisory services, or who, for compensation and as part of a regular business, issues or promulgates analyses or reports concerning securities. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Take and pass Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination (Series 65) or a combination of the Series 7 and Series 66 exam given by the FINRA. Be employed by a licensed investment adviser. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: Annual (before year end). Fees: Application, $50.00; Annual license, $50.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 238 Licenses renewed in 2008 2,020 Total licenses issued in 2008 2,258 Licensing Agency:
Telephone: 401-462-9585 Updated: 4/09 Sells, designs, consults, installs, maintains, alters, repair, or engages in business of irrigation (an assembly of component parts permanently installed with and for the distribution and conservation of water for the purpose of irrigating any type of landscape vegetation in any location or for the purpose of dust reduction or erosion control. This includes parts used in the application and installation of drip systems. ”Irrigation work” means the connection to the backflow prevention devices.) upon any properties public or private either by contract or agreement with the owner, lessee, tenant or agent of those premises 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: Apprentice registration: No educational requirement. Journeyperson license: Practice as registered apprentice plumber in R.I. for one year. Master Irrigator's license: Hold Journeyperson's Irrigator's license for one year or longer. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Written for Master and Journeyperson Renewal: Annual (except for Apprentice) Fees: Apprentice registration, $24.00; Journeyperson Irrigator, $36.00; Master Irrigator, $120.00, application $75.00. New Licenses issued in 2008 19 Licenses renewed in 2008 73 Total licenses issued in 2008 87 Licensing Agency:
Division of Professional Regulation Telephone: 401-462-8580 Updated: 4/09 Professional land surveyor means a person who has been duly registered as a professional land surveyor by the board established under this chapter, and who is a professional specialist in the technique of measuring land, educated in the basic principles of mathematics, the related physical and applied sciences and the relevant requirements of law for adequate evidence and all to surveying of real property and engaged in the practice of land surveying as defined in RIGL 5-8.1-2(11). “Practice of land surveying” means any service or work, the adequate performance of which involves the application of special knowledge of the principles of mathematics, the related physical and applied sciences and the relevant requirements of law for adequate evidence to perform the act of measuring and locating lines, angles, elevations, natural and manmade features in the air, on the surface of the earth, within underground workings, and on the beds of bodies of water for the purpose of determining areas and volumes, for the monumenting of property boundaries and for the platting and layout of lands and their subdivisions, including the topography, alignment, and grades of streets and for the preparation of maps, record plats, field note records and property descriptions that represent these surveys. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Land Surveyor-in-Training certificate: Graduate of accredited four-year curriculum in land surveying. Pass the "fundamentals" part of examination of the National Council of Engineering Examiners and Surveyors (NCEES). Professional certificate of registration: Meet requirements for Land Surveyor-in-Training. Four years of combined office and field experience in land surveying projects under professional supervision. Pass an additional exam of the NCEES. NOTE: For alternate requirements, consult the registering agency. Reciprocity: Yes RI Examination: Written (for professional certificate, in addition to NCEES exam) Renewal: Annual Fees: Application, $100.00 (RI residents), $150.00 (Out of state residents); Examination, $100.00; Renewal, $125.00 billed biennially for $250 on odd years New Licenses issued in 2008 1 Licenses renewed in 2008 0 (licenses are renewed in odd years) Total licenses issued in 2008 approximately 200 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-462-9595 Plans and designs the development of land areas such as residential and recreational areas, parks and public facilities. Strives to develop land areas that are attractive, functional and environmentally appropriate, analyzes the natural elements such as climate, drainage, soil and vegetation, and protects the public health, safety and welfare. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 21 years or older and be of good moral character 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Complete the course of study and has graduated from a college or school of landscape architecture approved by the board or the applicant may take the exam upon presenting evidence of at least six years of practical experience in landscape architectural work of a grade and character satisfactory to the board. He or she has had a minimum of two years experience in landscape architectural work under the direct supervision of a registered landscape architect and of a grade and character satisfactory to the board; or one year's experience in landscape architectural work under the direct supervision of a registered landscape architect and of a grade and character satisfactory to the board and one years experience in related work under the direct supervision of a registered "Allied Professional" and of a grade and character satisfactory to the board. For purposes of this subsection, the term "Allied Professional" means an individual professional licensed as an architect, an engineer, or a land surveyor. Reciprocity: Yes RI Examination: Written and design - CLARB Renewal: Biennial Fees: Examination fee to be determined; Reciprocity certificate, $150.00; New Licenses issued in 2008 6 Licenses renewed in 2008 0 (licenses are renewed in odd years) Total licenses issued in 2008 approximately 300 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-462-9595 Updated: 5/09 Lead Hazard Reduction Contractor Responsible for overall planning and implementation of lead hazard reduction activities in accordance with the Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Lead Poisoning Prevention [R23-24.6-PB]. Contractors may also employ licensed Lead Hazard Reduction Site Supervisors, Workers and Workers-in-Training to assist with these activities. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement specified by Rhode Island statue or regulation. However, OSHA regulations would effectively eliminate anyone under 18 years of age. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Successful completion of 40 hour RI approved Lead Contractor/Site Supervisor course; High school diploma/GED, or at least three years experience in lead hazard reduction, asbestos abatement, and/or the building trades; and valid certificate of registration as a "Contractor" issued by the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration Board pursuant to title 5, Chapter 65 of the General Laws of R.I., 1956, as amended, and the Administrative Regulations and Construction Standards of the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration Board. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Written and practical Renewal: Annual. Requires successful completion of Rhode Island approved eight hour annual review course. Fees: $200.00 per year New Licenses issued in 2008 6 Licenses renewed in 2008 57 Total licenses issued in 2008 63 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-7750 Lead Hazard Reduction Site Supervisor Responsible for on-site oversight of lead hazard reduction activities in accordance with the Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Lead Poisoning Prevention [R23-24.6-PB]. A site supervisor is employed by and works under the general direction of a Lead Hazard Reduction Contractor. A site supervisor is also responsible for supervision of licensed Lead Hazard Reduction Workers and Workers-in-Training when the Contractor is not present. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement specified by Rhode Island statue or regulation. However, OSHA regulations would effectively eliminate anyone under 18 years of age. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Successful completion of a forty hour Rhode Island approved Lead Contractor/Site Supervisor training course. Reciprocity: Yes RI Examination: Written and practical Renewal: Annual. Requires successful completion of RI approved eight hour annual review course. Fees: $100.00 per year New Licenses issued in 2008 43 Licenses renewed in 2008 31 Total licenses issued in 2008 74 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-7750 Updated: 4/09 Responsible for performing lead hazard reduction activities in accordance with the Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Lead Positioning Prevention [R23-24.6-PB]. Workers and Workers-in-Training must be employed by a licensed Lead Hazard Reduction Contractor and work under the supervision of the Contractor or a licensed Lead Hazard Reduction Site Supervisor. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement specified by Rhode Island statue or regulation. However, OSHA regulations would effectively eliminate anyone under 18 years of age. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Successful completion of a twenty four hour Rhode Island approved Lead hazard reduction worker course. Reciprocity: Yes RI Examination: Written and practical (Worker only). Not required for Worker-in-Training. Renewal: Annual for Workers. Requires successful completion of Rhode Island approved eight hour annual review course. Worker-in-Training is a three month temporary certification which may be renewed once for an additional three months. No additional renewals are allowed. Fees: $30.00 per year for Worker; $20.00 per three month certification for Worker-in-Training. New Licenses issued in 2008 11 Licenses renewed in 2008 7 Total licenses issued in 2008 18 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-7750 Updated: 4/09 Responsible for direct on-site supervision and implementation of lead hazard control/renovation activities in accordance with the Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Lead Poisoning Prevention [R23-24.6-PB] Section 14.0. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement specified by Rhode Island statue or regulation. However, OSHA regulations would effectively eliminate anyone under 18 years of age. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Successful completion of an 8 hour approved Lead-Safe Remodeler/Renovator course; or possession of a current Lead Hazard Reduction Contractor Agent license; or current Lead Hazard Reduction Site Supervisor license; or current Lead hazard Reduction Worker license. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: Every five years. Requires successful completion of Rhode Island approved initial Lead-Safe Remodeler/Renovator course. Fees: $40.00 every five years. New Licenses issued in 2008 102 Licenses renewed in 2008 15 Total licenses issued in 2008 117 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-7750 Updated: 4/09 Monitors activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers. Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas, rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 16 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency required for state employment; not required for private employment. Education and Experience: Successfully complete a 27-hour course in lifeguard skills, a 6-hour course in CPR and an 8-hour course in first aid. Categories of certification: l Surf: Proficiency test conducted under surf conditions. II Non-surf: Proficiency test conducted under non-surf conditions. III Pool: No proficiency test. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: Practical, Physical examination (for state employment) Renewal: Annual Fees: License, $10.00; Renewal, $10.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 -- Licenses renewed in 2008 -- Total licenses issued in 2008 850 Licensing Agency:
Telephone: 401-222-2632 Updated: 4/09 Cleans and sterilizes machinery, utensils and equipment used to process and serve malt beverages. Drains machines or tanks, rinses with water, scrubs with cleaning tools or preparations and rinses. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: No requirement. Must not have a criminal record. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: Annual Fees: License, $50.00; Renewal, $50.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 10 Licenses renewed in 2008 18 Total licenses issued in 2008 28 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-462-9506 Updated: 4/09 A liquor agent represents the manufacturers in selling their product to wholesalers. A liquor salesman represents the wholesaler, selling the products to retail establishments. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: No requirement. Must not have a criminal record. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: Annual Fees: License, liquor agent, $50.00; License, liquor salesman, $50.00, New Licenses issued in 2008 44 Licenses renewed in 2008 398 Total licenses issued in 2008 442 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-462-9506 Updated: 4/09 Sells minnows to individuals for use as fishing bait. 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: $20.00 for seine up to 50', $30.00 for seine from 50' to 75', $40.00 for seine from 75' to 100' New Licenses issued in 2008 0 Licenses renewed in 2008 11 Total licenses issued in 2008 11 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-6647 Updated: 5/09 Buys, sells, and/or transports bovine animals to be sold or used for food. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: No requirement. Must have moving bovines, and must have a driver's license. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: Annual Fees: Bonding: $10,000 required for unlimited license (allows credit transactions). Fees: License, $100.00 New Licenses issued in 2006 0 Licenses renewed in 2006 6 Total licenses issued in 2006 6 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-2781 Extension: 4511 Updated: 6/07 Any person who engages in lobbying as the appointed representative of another person. Lobbying is acting directly or soliciting others to act for the purpose of promoting, opposing, amending or influencing in any manner the passage by the general assembly of any legislation or the action on that legislation by the governor. Personal Requirements: 1. No age requirement. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: No requirement. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: No renewal. A new application must be filed each year. Fees: Must register within seven days of employment as lobbyist. Registration:$ 5.00 New Licenses issued in 2008 363 Licenses renewed in 2008 0 Total licenses issued in 2008 363 Licensing Agency: Telephone: 401-222-3983 Updated: 5/09 Sells Rhode Island lottery tickets to customers. Personal Requirements: 1. Must be 18 years or older. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required. Education and Experience: Must pass background check, including financial responsibility and security. Must meet Lottery requirements concerning lack of convictions for certain crimes. Reciprocity: No RI Examination: None Renewal: Annual Fees: License, $50.00; Renewal, no charge New Licenses issued in 2008 143 Licenses renewed in 2008 1,044 Total licenses issued in 2008 1,187 Licensing Agency: R.I.
Lottery Commission Telephone: 401-463-6500 Extension: 122 Updated: 6/09 |
