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Marriage and Family
Therapist
Treats and rehabilitates
individuals and families with problems in communication, relationship skills and
behavior within the family.
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 graduate degree in
counseling or therapy from an accredited school and have completed sixty semester hours
within the program in marital and family therapy. Complete twelve semester hours
or more of supervised practicum and one year of supervised internship. Have two
years of more of relevant post-graduate experience, including 2000 hours of direct
client contact and at least one hundred hours of supervised
case work. Pass examination for
certification by the Professional Exam Service (PES) in marriage and family therapy. Be
of good moral character.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Only
required if applicant has not taken national examination.
Renewal: Every two years
Fees: Application,
$460.00; Renewal, $330.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
18
Licenses renewed in 2010
79
Total licenses issued in 2010 97
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2828
Updated: 5/11
Massage Therapist
Massages customers and
administers other body conditioning treatments for hygienic or
remedial purposes. May
administer heat, ultraviolet or infrared or water treatments on
request of customer or
instructions of physician.
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:
Must have graduated from a
school approved by the American Massage Therapy Association or have completed
500 hours of training in an approved program.
Reciprocity: Endorsement
RI Examination: National
Certification Examination for therapeutic massage and body work.
Renewal: Annual
Fees: Application, $50.00; Renewal,
$50.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
199
Licenses renewed in 2010
889
Total licenses issued in 2010 1,088
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2828
Updated: 5/11
Mental Health Counselor
Provides services to
Individuals, families, or groups using principals, methods, and
theories of counseling to define goals
and develop a treatment plan of action aimed toward the prevention, treatment, and
resolution of social, mental, and emotional dysfunction.
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 graduate degree in
counseling or therapy from an accredited school or master's
degree in advanced graduate
studies or a doctoral degree in mental health counseling from a recognized educational
institution , and have completed 60 semester hours within
their graduate
counseling/therapy program. Twelve semester hours of supervised
practicum. One calendar year of
supervised internship of 20 hours per week. A minimum of two years of relevant
post-graduate experience of at least 2000 hours of direct client
contact. A minimum of 100 hours
post-degree supervised case work spread over a two year period. Be of good moral
character.
Reciprocity: Endorsement
of National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).
RI Examination: Only
required if applicant has not taken national examination.
Renewal: Every two years
Fees: Application,
$460.00; Renewal, $330.00
New Licenses issued in 2010 98
Licenses renewed in 2010
312
Total licenses issued in 2010 410
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2828
Updated: 5/11
Mixed
Martial Arts Professional (MMA)
Participates in competitive
MMA events, using the art of attack and defense using fists and
legs.
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: No
RI Examination: Physical
exam immediately before each event. Random drug testing. EKG; MRI or CT Scan; Blood Work - Hepatitis
B & C, HIV; Physical Exam, Pregnancy Test for females.
Renewal: Annual
Fees: License,
$50.00
New Licenses issued in 2012
333
Licenses renewed in
2012
0
Total licenses issued in 2012
333
Licensing Agency:
Division
of Racing and Athletics
R.I. Department of Business Regulation
John O. Pastore Center, Bldg 69-1
1511 Pontiac Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
Telephone:
401-462-9525
Updated: 3/13
Motor Vehicle Damage
Appraiser
Examines motor vehicle damage
and determines cost of repair. Prepares written statement
of parts and labor costs.
Personal Requirements:
1. No age requirement. 2.
Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Must be familiar with the
pricing of motor vehicle parts.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Written
Renewal: Every two
years, expires on the last day of birth month.
Fees: 2 year license;
application fee (first-time applicants only) $50, license fee
$120; examination fee $90 (paid
to testing service). See licensing agency for additional fees.
New Licenses issued in
2012 83
Licenses renewed in 2012
171
Total licenses 686
Licensing Agency:
RI
Department of Business Regulation
Insurance Division
John O. Pastore Center, Bldg 69-2
1511 Pontiac Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
Telephone: 401-462-9520
Updated: 3/13
Nuclear
Medicine Technologist
Administers a radioactive
substance to a human being for diagnostic purposes and performs associated procedures.
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:
Successfully complete a
training program approved by the Joint Review Committee on
Educational Programs in Nuclear
Medicine.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Pass the
examination of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification
Board (NMTCB) or the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Renewal: Every two
years.
Fees: License, $90.00,
Renewal $90.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
11
Licenses renewed in 2010
108
Total licenses issued in
2010 119
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2837
Updated: 5/11
Nuisance
Control Specialist
Licensed to remove and exclude
wildlife from homes and businesses.
Personal Requirements:
1. Must be 18 years or older.
2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Must possess a resident or
nonresident trapping license. Some education in biology and
animal handling. First time
applicants must pass a state written exam. Pre-exposure rabies
vaccination recommended.
Reciprocity: None
RI Examination: Written
Renewal: Yes
Fees: $25 annually, plus
initial manual $7.50
New Licenses issued in
2012 5
Licenses renewed in
2012 46
Total licenses issued in
2012 51
Licensing Agency:
Division of Fish and Wildlife
Department of Environmental Management
277 Great Neck Rd
West Kingston, RI 02891
Telephone: 401-789-0281
Updated: 3/13
Nurse
Anesthetist
Administers pre-operative and
post-operative anesthesia, monitors patients during anesthesia, administers
specific drugs, manages fluids in intravenous therapy and
manages respiratory care under
the supervision of a physician.
Personal Requirements:
1. No age requirement. 2.
Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Must be registered nurse and
show proof of graduation from an accredited education program for Nurse Anesthetist.
Proof of certification by the American Association of Nurse
Anesthetist Council on
Certification of Nurse Anesthetists and any applicable
recertification.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: None
Renewal: Every two
years.
Fees: Application and
license, $130.00; Renewal, $130.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
33
Licenses renewed in 2010
137
Total licenses issued in 2010 170
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-5700
Updated: 5/11
Nurse
Practitioner
Provides basic primary health
care utilizing independent knowledge of physical assessment
and management of health care
and illnesses. The practice includes prescriptive privileges
and includes collaboration with
other licensed health care professionals, such as physicians,
pharmacists, dentists, and
nurses.
Personal Requirements:
1. No age requirement. 2.
Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Must be registered nurse and
graduate of Master's degree program in nursing or of approved nurse practitioner
program. Pass national qualifying examination and be certified
by a national nursing body
approved by the board.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: None
Renewal: Every two
years.
Fees: Application
including license, $130.00; Renewal, $40.00; Prescriptive
privilege, $50.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
106
Licenses renewed in 2010
314
Total licenses issued in 2010 420
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-5700
Updated: 5/11
Nurse,
Licensed Practical
Cares for ill, injured,
convalescent and/or disabled patients under the direction of
physicians and registered nurses. LPN's
are often responsible for taking and recording a patient's
temperature, blood pressure and
pulse.
Personal Requirements:
1. No age requirement. 2.
Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
High school graduate or
equivalent and graduate of an approved program in practical
nursing. Be of good moral
character. Endorsement required.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: None;
National Council Licensing Exam-PN
Renewal: Every two
years.
Fees: Application, $90.00; Renewal,
$90.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
223
Licenses renewed in 2010
1,186
Total licenses issued in 2010 1,409
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-5700
Updated: 5/11
Nurse,
Registered
Observes, assesses and records
symptoms, reactions and progress of ill, injured or convalescent patients.
Administers medications, assists in convalescence and
rehabilitation, instructs patients and their
families, and helps individuals and groups to improve or maintain their health. Nursing
actions including teaching and counseling are directed toward
the promotion, maintenance and
restoration of health and evaluation of the patient's response to nursing actions and
medical regimen of care.
Personal Requirements:
1. No age requirement. 2.
Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
High school graduate and
graduate of an approved program in professional nursing. Be of
good moral character.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: National
Exam NCLEX-RN-CAT. Endorsement required.
Renewal: Every two years
Fees: Application, $130.00; Renewal,
$90.00
New Licenses issued in 2010 2,112
Licenses renewed in 2010
9,172
Total licenses issued in 2010 11,284
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-5700
Updated: 5/11
Nurse-Midwife
Provides care for expectant
mothers with apparently normal pregnancies. Furnishes professional medical care
during the pregnancy, labor, delivery and after-birth phases for
both the mother and the newborn
infant.
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:
Be a currently licensed
registered nurse. Graduate from a program accredited by the
American College of
Nurse-Midwives. Be in satisfactory physical and mental health.
Be of good moral character.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Written
and/or oral or certification by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
Renewal: Every two years
(Twenty hours of continuing education required in each renewal
cycle).
Fees: Application $130.00, Renewal
$130.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
9
Licenses renewed in 2010
65
Total licenses issued in 2010 74
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2828
Updated: 5/11
Nursery Stock Dealer
Offers woody plants (trees
and shrubs) for retail or wholesale trade.
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: License, $50.00;
Renewal, $50.00
New Licenses issued in
2012 69
Licenses renewed in 2012
211
Total licenses issued in
2012 280
Licensing Agency:
Division of Agriculture and Resource Marketing
R.I. Department of Environmental Management
235 Promenade St.
Room 370
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2781
Updated: 3/13
Nursery Worker
Cultivates woody plants (trees
and shrubs) for retail or wholesale trade.
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: License, $50.00;
Renewal, $50.00
New Licenses issued in
2012 8
Licenses renewed in 2012 75
Total licenses issued in
2012 83
Licensing Agency:
Division of Agriculture and Resource Marketing
R.I. Department of Environmental Management
235 Promenade St.
Room 370
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2781
Updated: 3/13
Nursing
Assistant (Aide)
Gives personal care and related
health care and assistance to patients under the direction
of nursing and medical staff.
Personal Requirements:
1. No age requirement. 2.
Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Complete, at an area vocational
school, Community College or other approved program, training of 100 hours, 20 hours
of which are clinical.
Reciprocity: Endorsement
RI Examination: Written
and skills demonstration.
Renewal: Every two years
Fees: Application,
written examination and skills demonstration, $55.00, fee to be
paid by employing facility if employed more than six months; Registration
$40.00; Renewal $40.00
New Licenses issued in 2010 3,111
Licenses renewed in 2010 10,545
Total licenses issued in 2010 13,656
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-5888
Updated: 5/11
Nursing
Home Administrator
Directs the medical, nursing
and administrative activities of a nursing home to ensure that
patients receive quality care
and staff have the facilities, equipment and support necessary
to meet that goal. An
administrator is responsible for developing policies and
procedures for nursing home activities,
establishing and following budgeting guidelines and personnel
management.
Personal Requirements:
1. Must be18 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:
Bachelor's degree in Health
Care Administration (HCA) or Bachelor's degree with HCA courses from an approved
institution. Complete 350 hours field experience within 12
months in administration or
management in licensed Skilled or Intermediate Care I facility.
Pass national examination
offered by the National Association of Boards of Examiners for
Nursing Home Administration.
Continuing Education: 40CEU biennially.
Reciprocity: Yes
RI Examination: None
Renewal: Biennial
Fees: Examination,
$235.00 payable to Examination Service, Renewal, $200.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
18
Licenses renewed in 2010 221
Total licenses issued in 2010 239
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-6305
Updated: 5/11
Occupational
Therapist
Plans, organizes and provides a
program of services to individuals whose lives have been impaired by physical,
psychological or developmental problems. The therapist usually
works as part of a medical team to
analyze patients' needs and to select appropriate activities to
help patients develop
independence, return to work, restore basic functions and adjust
to disabilities.
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:
Graduate from an accredited
occupational therapy program. Complete six months of supervised field experience. Be
of good moral character.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Pass
national certification exam of the National Board for
Certification in Occupational Therapy
(NBCOT)
Renewal: Every two years
Fees: Application, $90.00; Renewal,
$90.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
74
Licenses renewed in 2010 516
Total licenses issued in 2010 590
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2828
Updated: 5/11
Oil
Burnerperson
Installs and services automatic
oil burners in furnaces in homes and commercial establishments, using hand
tools and pipe threading tools. Connects pipe to the oil storage
tank, installs thermostatic
controls, adjusts flame and determines causes of faulty
operation.
Personal Requirements:
1. Must be 18 years or older.
2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Apprentice Program registration:
Must posses a high school diploma or GED. Must be registered in
an apprenticeship program registered with the licensing agency
before starting training approved by the RI Department of Labor
& Training. Journeyperson license: Must possess an
apprenticeship completion certificate and pass exam. Master license: Hold journeyperson's
license and pass exam. Contact
licensing agency for details.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Written
Renewal: Annual (Annual for
Apprenticeship)
Fees: Application,
$75.00; Apprentice registration, $20.00; License (Cert. F),
$72.00; Contractor (Cert. E),
$240.00
New Licenses
issued in 2012 2
Licenses renewed in
2012 365
Total licenses issued in
2012 384
Licensing Agency:
Professional Regulations Division
R.I. Department of Labor and Training
1511 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
Telephone: 401-462-8580
Updated: 3/13
Onsite
Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Designer
Design individual sewage
disposal systems (ISDS) or repairs or alterations to such
systems. This license is required for
submittal of all ISDS applications.
Personal Requirements:
1. No age requirement. 2.
Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Class I license (required to
design repairs to existing systems with design flows <=900
gpd): hold a valid DEM Sewage
Disposal System Installer license; be a RI registered Professional Land Surveyor OR
Professional Engineer (civil or environmental). Class II license (required to design
repair or alteration to, or new residential system with design
flow <=2000 gpd or commercial
system with design flow <= 900 gpd): be a RI registered
Professional Land Surveyor OR
Professional Engineer (civil or environmental). Class III
license (required to design any
system): be a RI registered Professional Engineer (civil or
environmental). Class IV
license (required to conduct soil evaluations) (for soil based
silting and design of ISDS) complete
nine semester hours of specified courses in soil science prior to taking the license
examination.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Written exam for all
classes
Renewal: Triennial
Fees: Class I, II, III & IV
examination and new license application (3 years) $200.00; license renewal (3
yers) $150.00; renewal late fees: <1 year expired $100.00, 1-2 years expired
$200.00, 2-3 years expired $300.00
New Licenses issued in
2012 16
Licenses renewed in
2012 60
Total licenses issued in 2012
527
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Water Resources
R.I. Department of Environmental Management
235 Promenade St.
Room 260
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-4700
ext. 7612
Updated: 3/13
Onsite
Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Installer
Installs septic tanks and drain
lines for sewage disposal system. Reads blueprints to determine location; operates
back-hoe to dig and refill trenches.
Personal Requirements:
1. No age requirement. 2.
Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Have ability to use transit and
to install and repair sewage disposal system.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Written
Renewal: Triennial
Fees: Examination and new license
application (3 years) $175.00; License renewal (3 years) $150.00
New Licenses issued in 2012
12
Licenses renewed in 2012
192
Total licenses issued in 2012
1,486
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Water Resources
R.I. Department of Environmental Management
235 Promenade St.
Room 260
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-4700
ext. 7718
Updated: 3/13
Optician
Reads eyeglass lens and frame
specifications from prescription, selects lens blanks, sets
up and operates machines to
fabricate lenses to specifications. Mounts lenses in frames,
inspects for conformity to
specifications.
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 high school graduate Have
graduated from an approved school of opticanry and completed a one-year, full time
internship. Pass written examination approved by the American Board of Opticianry,
and practical examination by the Advisory Committee for Opticianry. Be of good moral
character.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination:
Practical by the Advisory Committee for Opticianry.
Renewal: Every two years
Fees: Application,
$70.00; Renewal, $90.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
9
Licenses renewed in 2010 163
Total licenses issued in 2010 172
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2828
Updated: 5/11
Optometrist
Examines, diagnoses and treats
conditions of the visual system. Prescribes corrective procedures to improve and
correct vision utilizing vision therapy and training, corrective
lenses and control of the
visual environment.
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:
Complete at least two years of
undergraduate education. Be a graduate of an accredited four-year program in Optometry.
Pass the written examination of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry,
including the Pharmacology section. Pass the International
Association of Boards of
Optometry examination in the treatment and management of ocular disease (TMOD). Complete
a six month internship and a seventy-two hour clinical therapeutic training program.
Reciprocity: Yes, at
Board's discretion.
RI Examination:
Practical examination.
Renewal: Annual
Fees: Application, $90.00; Renewal,
$170.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
24
Licenses renewed in 2010
127
Total licenses issued in 2010 151
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2828
Updated: 5/11
Osteopathic
Physician (D.O.)
Diagnoses and treats disease
and disorders of the human body. Although osteopaths may specialize in a particular
field of medicine, many choose to concentrate on impairments of
the musculoskeleton system,
focusing on afflictions of bones, muscles, ligaments or nerves.
Personal Requirements:
1. No age requirement. 2.
Citizenship not required. If foreign born, must provide proof of
egal entry into the United
States. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Have graduated from a school
accredited by the American Osteopathic Association. Complete a one-year internship
or residency in training program approved by the American
Osteopathic Association or
accredited by the Council for Graduate Medical Education. Pass
examination approved by the
state board. Be of good moral character.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination:
Interview on a case by case basis
Renewal: Annual
Fees: New License Fee
$1,090.00, Renewal Fee $1,090.00
New Licenses issued in 2012
26
Licenses renewed in 2012
250
Total licenses issued in 2012
276
Licensing Agency:
Board
of Medical Licensure and Discipline
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Room 205
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-4713
Updated: 4/13
Pesticide
Applicator
Use pesticides in an
agricultural setting (farm, nurseries, greenhouses) for the
production of an agricultural commodity or
on the premises of others who have hired them for pesticide application either to
residential or commercial property.
Personal Requirements:
1. Must be 18 years or older.
2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Private applicator certificate:
Complete URI/DEM sponsored 16 hour training in the proper
handling, safety, and legal
requirements for pesticide use. Commercial applicator license:
Same requirement as for Private Applicator. Commercial applicator certificate: In
addition to the 16 hour training required for the commercial
applicator license, complete
eight hours of training on safe use of pesticides. Dealer License: Have a fixed
distribution center. Complete URI/DEM sponsored core training program.
Reciprocity: With some
states per written and approved agreement.
RI Examination: Written,
for each level of license.
Renewal: Annual
Fees: Private applicator
certificate/renewal $20.00; Commercial applicator license/renewal, $30.00;
Commercial applicator cert./renewal, $45.00; Dealer license/renewal, $30.00
New Licenses issued in
2012
100
Licenses renewed in 2012
1,800
Total licenses issued in 2012
1,900
Licensing Agency:
Division of Agriculture and Resource Marketing
R.I. Department of Environmental Management
235 Promenade St.
Room 370
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2781 Extension:
4513
Updated: 3/13
Pharmacist
Interprets prescriptions,
compounds medications and dispenses to customers medications
ordered by physicians, dentists
or other authorized prescriber. May be asked to advise patients and prescribers on the
therapeutic values, contents and uses of drugs and related
devices.
Personal Requirements:
1. Must be 18 years or older.
2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Graduate of a five
year program in pharmacy from a school accredited by the
American Council on Pharmaceutical
Education. Complete a 1500 hour internship under the supervision of a licensed
pharmacist. Pass the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
Licensing Examination and
Multistate Jurisprudence Examination; interns submit application to R.I. Board of
Pharmacy. Graduates of foreign colleges
of pharmacy must obtain full certification from the Foreign
Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency
Committee, which demonstrates passage of the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency
Examination, and Test of English as a Foreign Language. Interns must be enrolled in not
less than the third year in a college of pharmacy to serve
an internship. All required
paperwork must be received by the board prior to accruing hours.
An intern must be 18 years or
older.
Reciprocity: Yes
RI Examination:
Multistate Jurisprudence (online examination)
Renewal: Annual
Fees: National law
examination; National licensure; Rhode Island application,
$170.00; Renewal fee, $90.00;
Internship fee, $20.00
New Licenses issued in
2010 77
Licenses renewed in
2010 1,982
Total licenses issued in
2010 2,059
Licensing Agency:
R.I.
Board of Pharmacy
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Room 205
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2837
Updated: 04/11
Pharmacy
Technician I & II
Supports pharmacist by
providing nonjudgmental technical services concerned with the
preparation of drugs under the
direct supervision and responsibility of a pharmacist.
Personal Requirements:
1. Must be 18 years or older.
2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Must be a high school graduate
or the equivalent. Various criteria for licensing. Duties will
only be assigned for which
competency has been demonstrated. Must not have been convicted of
any felony for violations involving controlled substances
subject to waiver by the Board
upon presentation of satisfactory evidence that such conviction does not impair the
ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the
duties of a pharmacy
technician. Pharmacy Technician II must be nationally certified
(PTCB) with current certification.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: None
Renewal: Annual
Fees: $40.00 for both original and renewal
New Licenses issued in 2010
I: 625 II:200
Licenses renewed in 2010
I: 927 II: 677
Total licenses issued in
2010
I: 1,552 II: 877
Licensing Agency:
R.I.
Board of Pharmacy
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Room 205
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2837
Updated: 04/11
Physical
Therapist
After physician referral,
plans, monitors and administers physical therapy for patients to
restore bodily functions,
relieve pain and prevent disability due to disease, injury or
other disabilities.
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:
Graduate of school of physical
therapy accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy (CAPTE) . Be
of good moral character.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Pass
National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
Renewal: Every two years
Fees: Application, $170.00; Renewal,
$90.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
154
Licenses renewed in 2010 1,046
Total licenses issued in 2010 1,200
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2828
Updated: 5/11
Physical
Therapist Assistant
Administers physical therapy
treatments to patients, working under direction of and as
assistant to physical
therapist.
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:
Graduate from an accredited
educational program leading to professional qualification as a
physical therapy assistant that
is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical
Therapy (CAPTE) Be good moral
character.
Reciprocity: Endorsement
RI Examination: Pass
National Physical Therapy Examination
Renewal: Every two years
Fees: Application, $130.00; Renewal,
$90.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
63
Licenses renewed in 2010 458
Total licenses issued in 2010 521
Licensing Agency:
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2828
Updated: 5/11
Physician
and Surgeon (Allopathic - M.D.)
Diagnoses and treats disease
and disorders of the human body. Examines patients and uses medical equipment,
instruments and tests following standard medical procedures.
Prescribes and administers
medications as needed.
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 a medical school
accredited by the Liaison Committee for Medical Education
and have completed one year
internship/residency in a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Graduate Medical Education. OR (for graduates of medical schools
outside of United States)
Graduate of a medical school that is outside the United States and recognized by the World
Health Organization. Certification from Education Commission
for Foreign Medical Graduates.
Complete three years of internship or residency AND (for both of above) Pass National
Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) examination or the Federation Licensing
Examination (FLEX) or United States Medical Licensing
Examination (USMLE). Be of good moral
character.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination:
Interview on case by case basis
Renewal: Annual
Fees: New License Fee
$1,090.00, Renewal Fee $1,090.00
New Licenses issued in
2012 320
Licenses renewed in
2012 4,520
Total licenses issued in 2012
4,840
Licensing Agency:
Board
of Medical Licensure and Discipline
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Room 205
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-4713
Updated: 4/13
Physician
Assistant
Physician assistant provides a
broad range of services under the supervision of a licensed
physician including management
of illnesses, preventive and emergency services and personal and family counseling.
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 a physician
assistant training program approved by the Accreditation Review
Committee on Education for the
Physician Assistant. Pass written and practical examination
given by the National
Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Be of good
character and reputation.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: None
Renewal: Every 2 years
Fees: Application, $90.00; Renewal,
$170.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
83
Licenses renewed in 2010
266
Total licenses issued in 2010 349
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-3855
Updated: 5/11
Pilot,
Ship
Commands ships to steer them
into and out of harbors, estuaries, straits and sounds and
on rivers, lakes and bays.
Directs course and speed of ship on basis of specialized knowledge of local winds,
weather, tides and current.
Personal Requirements:
1. No age requirement. 2.
Citizenship is required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Master's license from U.S.
Coast Guard for unlimited tonnage, any ocean. Federal first
class pilot's license for the
waters of the state. Member of random drug testing program.
Bonding $25,000 required;
insurance recommended.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Written;
annual physical examination.
Renewal: Every five
years
Fees: License, $100.00;
Renewal, $20.00
New Licenses issued in 2006
4
Licenses renewed in 2006
3
Total licenses issued in
2006 7
Licensing Agency:
State
Pilotage Commission
R.I. Department of Environmental Management
301 Great Island Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
Telephone: 401-783-3370
Updated: 6/07
Pipefitter
Lays out, fabricates, installs
and maintains piping in steam, hot water and heating systems.
Fire protection sprinkler
fitter does similar work but in fire protection systems.
Personal Requirements:
1. Must be 18 years or older.
2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Apprentice Program
registration: Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Must be registered with licensing agency when starting training
approved by the RI Department of Labor & Training. Journeyperson
license: Must possess an apprenticeship completion
certificate and pass exam. Master license: Hold Journeyperson's license
and pass exam. Contact the licensing agency for details.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Written
for Master (except mechanical contractor) and Journeyperson.
Renewal: Bi-Annual
(Annual
for Apprenticeship)
Fees: Application,
$75.00; Apprentice pipefitter, $24.00; Journeyperson pipefitter license,
$72.00;
Fire protection journeyperson license, $60.00;Journeyperson II
pipefitter license, $60.00 All Master 1 (Contractor) ,
$240.00; All Master 2 (Contractor), $96.00
New Licenses issued in 2012
104
Licenses renewed in
2012 2,566
Total licenses issued in
2012 2,760
Licensing Agency:
Professional Regulations Division
R.I. Department of Labor and Training
1511 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
Telephone: 401-462-8580
Updated: 3/13
Plumber
Installs, alters and repairs
pipes, fittings and fixtures for heating water, water supply and
waste disposals in homes and
commercial buildings. Follows building plans and instructions,
lays out job and works with
tools.
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 Program registration: Must
possess a high school diploma or GED. Must be registered with licensing agency
when starting training approved by the RI Department of Labor & Training. Journeyperson license:
Must possess an apprenticeship certificate and pass exam. Master license
(contractor): Hold
Journeyperson's license, be employed by a RI master plumber and
pass exam. Contact the licensing agency for details.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Written
for Master and Journeyperson
Renewal: Bi-Annual
(Annual
for Apprenticeship)
Fees: Application
$75.00, Apprentice registration $20.00, Journeyperson Plumber $36.00, Master Plumber
$120.00.
New Licenses issued in
2012 81
Licenses renewed in 2012
1,777
Total licenses issued in 2012
1,840
Licensing Agency:
Professional Regulations Division
R.I. Department of Labor and Training
1511 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
Telephone: 401-462-8580
Updated: 3/13
Podiatrist
Diagnoses and treats foot
diseases and disorders by performing basic medical and surgical
procedures. Examines the foot
and lower leg and diagnoses ailments.
Personal Requirements:
1. Must be18 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 at least three years
of undergraduate study in a recognized college or university.
Complete a course of study in
podiatric medicine approved and accredited by the Council
on Podiatric Medical Education
of the American Podiatric Medical Association resulting in the
awarding of the degree of
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Pass the National Board Examination and the PMLEXIS
examination. Complete a one year residency in a program approved by the Council on
Podiatric Medical Education.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: None
Fees: Application, $410.00; Renewal,
$260.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
5
Licenses renewed in 2010
93
Total licenses issued in 2010 98
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2828
Updated: 5/11
Prosthetist
Provides care to patients with
partial or total absence of limb with devices known as prostheses.
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:
Be of good moral character.
Have at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university. Completion of a prosthetic education program that meets or exceeds
the requirements of the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic
Education. Completion of a clinical residency program in prosthetics that meets
or exceeds the standards of the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic
Education. Current certification by ABC or BOC in the discipline for which the
application corresponds.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: None
Renewal: Biannual - odd
year.
Fees: Application,
$330.00; Renewal, $170.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
6
Licenses renewed in 2010
18
Total licenses issued in
2010 24
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2828
Updated: 5/11
Psychiatric
and Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Uses independent knowledge and
management of mental health and illnesses. The practice may include
prescription privileges within the scope of their practice. The
practice may include collaboration with
other licensed health care professionals, including but not
limited to psychiatrists,
psychologists, physicians, pharmacists, and nurses.
Personal Requirements:
1. No age requirement. 2.
Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Must be a registered nurse and
graduate of a Master's degree program in nursing. Pass national certification
examination and be certified by a national nursing body approved
by the board.
Reciprocity: No, may be
licensed by endorsement.
RI Examination: None
Renewal: Every two
years.
Fees: Application
including license, $130.00; Renewal, $40.00; Prescriptive privilege,
$50.00.
New Licenses issued in 2010
7
Licenses renewed in 2010 29
Total licenses issued in 2010 36
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
RI Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-5700
Updated: 5/11
Psychologist,
Private Practice
Studies individual and group
behaviors or mental processes in order to gain an understanding and explanation
of behavior to assist in positive change. Often interviews
and evaluates individuals,
conducts research and experiments and counsels clients.
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:
Doctoral degree in psychology
or in related field in accordance with the Rules and Regulations. Pass the
Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. Have at
least two years of supervised
experience, one of which must be post-doctoral.
Reciprocity: Endorsement
RI Examination: None
Renewal: Annual
Fees: Application, $250.00; Renewal,
$170.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
101
Licenses renewed in 2010
615
Total licenses issued in 2010 716
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2828
Updated: 5/11
Pump
Installer, Well-Drill Operator
Well-drill operators
(WD) use one or
more of several tools or machines to dig or drill wells to
obtain ground water for
drinking and other household use. Pump installers (PI) install and
adjust pumps which force water
from such wells.
Personal Requirements:
1. Must be 16 years or older.
2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Submit certificate of liability
insurance providing coverage in the aggregate of at least
$300,000 (body) and $100,000
(property). Submit proof of financial resources adequate to own and maintain necessary
tools and machines.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Pass
written examination or provide evidence of having passed such an
examination. Examination
currently used is prepared by the National Groundwater Association (NGWA).
Firms/individuals operating in 1990 are allowed up to four renewals of
their original registration before having to meet the examination
requirements. NOTES: Plumber with master
license may perform work pursuant to such license, for example pump
installation, without a DEM registration. Licenses specify which
categories of drilling activity the individual may undertake. Categories include:
cable tool; air rotary; mud rotary; driving and jetting; boring and auger.
May register as a company or an individual.
Renewal: Annual
Fees: Initial
registration, $200.00; Renewal, $100.00 each (pump
installer/well driller)
New Licenses issued in
2012 4 (WD)
Licenses renewed in 2012 33
(WD/PI), 8 (PI), 17 (WD)
Total licenses issued in
2012 62
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Water Resources
235 Promenade St.
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-4700 Extension:
3
Updated: 3/13
Pyrotechnic
Operator
Assembles and sets off
fireworks or explosive type displays in indoor areas for entertainment events such as
rock concerts.
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
pyrotechnic operator. Have at least one year of on-the-job
training with a licensed
operator. 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 or renewal, $50.00
New Licenses issued in
2012 1
Licenses renewed in 2012 19
Total licenses issued in
2012 20
Licensing Agency:
RI Department of Public Safety
Rhode
Island State Fire Marshall
118 Parade St.
Providence, RI 02909
Telephone: 401-462-4200
Updated: 3/13
Radiation
Therapist
Uses the direct application of
ionizing radiation to human beings for therapeutic purposes.
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:
Successfully complete a
training program approved by the Educational Programs in Radiology Technology.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Pass the
examination of the American Registry of Radiologic
Renewal: Every two years
Fees: Application $90.00, Renewal $90.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
13
Licenses renewed in 2010
64
Total licenses issued in
2010 77
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2837
Updated: 5/11
Radiographer
Produces x-ray images of parts
of the human body to assist physicians in diagnosing medical problems. Prepare and
position patients, use protective devices, control x-ray machine, and develop film.
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:
Successfully complete a
training program approved by the Educational Programs in Radiology Technology.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Pass the
examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT).
Renewal: Every two years
Fees: Application $90.00, Renewal $90.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
155
Licenses renewed in 2010
1,203
Total licenses issued in 2010 1,358
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2837
Updated: 5/11
Real
Estate Appraiser
Evaluates real property to
determine the value for purchase, sale, investment, mortgage or
loan purposes. Conducts on-site
visits to property to obtain measurements and examine construction, condition and
design. Researches variables such as trends, surrounding property values, leases and
other transactions.
Personal Requirements:
1. Must be 18 years of age or
older. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Licensed residential
certification (value less than $1,000,000): 90 classroom hours
in related course work and two
years (2000 hours) working as an appraiser. Residential certification (no value limit):
120 classroom hours in related course work and two years (2500 hours) working as an
appraiser. General certification (any residential/commercial
transaction): In addition to
above work experience, half of which must have been in non-residential real estate, must
have completed 180 hours in related course work.
Reciprocity:
Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York &
Arizona
RI Examination: Written
Renewal: Every two years
from issue date; requires 28 hours of approved continuing education courses
within each two-year licensing period.
Fees: Application,
$200.00 subject to change; Non-residents $250.00; Examination, $100.00; Renewal,
$400.00; License/certification, $400.00; Late Fee $30.00
New Licenses issued in
2012 30
Licenses renewed in 2012
292
Total licenses issued in 2012
322
Licensing Agency:
Division of Licensing and Consumer Protection
R.I. Department of Business Regulation
John O. Pastore Center, Bldg 69-1
Cranston, RI 02920
Telephone: 401-462-9506
Updated: 3/13
Real
Estate Broker
Manages or works for real
estate offices that lists, purchases, sells, rent, leases real
estate for clients. Negotiates sales,
manages rental properties, offers broker price opinions (BPO)
and provides purchasing
information.
Personal Requirements:
1. Must be 18 years or older.
2. Citizenship required. 3. Must be legal resident of United States.
Education and Experience:
Worked as a real estate sales
person for at least one year OR have a bachelor's degree with major in real estate from
an accredited school, OR have completed ninety or more hours of classroom study in a
licensed RI real estate school or from an accredited college
or university. Pass an Attorney
General Bureau of Criminal Identification check.
Reciprocity: With
Massachusetts and Connecticut.
RI Examination: Written
(Exempt if licensed by RI Supreme Court) - administered by
Pearson Vue.
Renewal: Every two
years. Continuing Education - 24 hours approved courses within
each 2-year licensing period.
Of the 24 hrs, 6 hrs of core course(s)
Fees: Bonding: Yes,
through the Real Estate Recovery Account. Errors and omissions insurance required.
Fees: Application, $10.00; License, $170.00 for 2yrs; Examination,
$70.00; Renewal, $170.00, Late Fee $100.00; Real Estate Recovery
Account, $25.00.
New Licenses issued in 2012
121
Licenses renewed in 2012
1,854
Total licenses issued in 2012
1,975
Licensing Agency:
Division of Commercial Licensing & Regulation
R.I. Department of Business Regulation
John O. Pastore Center, Bldg 69-1
1511 Pontiac Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
Telephone: 401-462-9506
Updated: 3/13
Real
Estate Salesperson
Sells, leases, and rents
property for clients on a commission or fee basis. To sell
property, often accompanies clients to
property sites, quotes purchase price and compiles real estate
contracts, and leases.
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
broker. Pass an Attorney General Bureau of Criminal identification check.
Complete 45 hours of pre-licensing education.
Reciprocity: With
Massachusetts and Connecticut.
RI Examination: Written
Renewal: Every two years
have taken a minimum of 24 hours of approved courses in real estate continuing
education within each 2-year licensing period. Of the
24 hrs, 6 hrs of core
course(s) required.
Fees: Bonding: Yes,
through Real Estate Recovery Account. Errors and omissions insurance required.
Fees: Application, $10.00; License, $130.00;
Renewal, $130.00; Real Estate Recovery Account, $25.00; late Fee
$100.00
New Licenses issued in
2012 367
Licenses renewed in 2012 3,155
Total licenses issued in 2012
3,522
Licensing Agency:
Division of Commercial Licensing & Regulation
R.I. Department of Business Regulation
John O. Pastore
1511 Pontiac Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
Telephone: 401-462-9506
Updated: 3/13
Refrigeration
Mechanic
Lays out, fabricates, installs
and maintains piping in refrigeration systems. Air conditioning
mechanics do similar work but
in air conditioning systems.
Personal Requirements:
1. Must be 18 years or older.
2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Apprentice Program registration: Must
possess a high school diploma or GED. Must be registered in an apprenticeship
program registered with the licensing agency before starting training approved
by the Department of Labor & Training. Journeyperson license: Must
possess an apprenticeship completion certificate and pass exam. Master license:
Hold Journeyperson's license and pass exam. Contact licensing agency for
details.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Written
for Master (except mechanical contractor) and Journeyperson.
Renewal: Bi-Annual
(Annual
for Apprenticeship)
Fees: Application,
$75.00; Apprentice refrigeration mechanic registration, $24.00; Journeyperson I
Refrigeration Technician $72.00, Journeyperson II Refrigeration Technician
$60.00, All Master I (Contractor) $240.00, All Master 2 (Contractor)
$96.00.
New Licenses issued in
2012 68
Licenses renewed in 2012
1,690
Total licenses issued in 2012
1,799
Licensing Agency:
Professional Regulations Division
R.I. Department of Labor and Training
1511 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
Telephone: 401-462-8580
Updated: 3/13
Registered
Representative
Gives advise on which
securities to buy and sell, and collects a percentage of the
commission income generated as
compensation as representative of stock brokerage firm. Provides information and
recommendations, solicits additional business. This license is
required for any individual who
provides such services in Rhode Island, even though their
base of operations is not in
the state.
Personal Requirements:
1. No age requirement. 2.
Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Be employed by a duly licensed
brokerage firm as a sales representative. Take and pass General Securities Registered
Representative Examination (Series6 or 7) and Uniform Securities State Law
Examination (Series 63) or Uniform Combined State Law
Examination (Series 66) offered by the
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: None
Renewal: Annual
Fees: Application,
$75.00; Renewal, $75.00
New Licenses issued in
2012 1,740
Licenses renewed in 2012
85,103
Total licenses issued in 2012
86,843
Licensing Agency:
Division of Securities
R.I. Department of Business Regulation
John O. Pastore Center, Bldg 69-1
1511 Pontiac Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
Telephone: 401-462-9586
updated: 3/13
Respiratory
Care Practitioner
Implements treatment of
patients with disabilities, disorders or injuries of
cardiopulmonary system or during convalescence
to relieve pain, restore functions, prevent muscular deconditioning and maintain
maximum performance.
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:
Be a graduate of a training
program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory
Care (COARC) or other such accrediting agency as may be approved by the Board. Pass an
examination given by the National Board of Respiratory Care
(NBRC). Be of good moral
character.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: None
Renewal: Every two years
Fees: Application, $170.00; Renewal,
$130.00
New Licenses issued in 2010 54
Licenses renewed in 2010
479
Total licenses issued in 2010 533
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2828
Updated: 5/11
Sanitarian
Plans, organizes, manages,
executes and evaluates one or more of the many diverse elements comprising the field
of environmental health. A sanitarian may construct and utilize environmental health
programs and set health and sanitation standards for public
facilities.
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:
Hold a bachelor's degree in
sanitary science or sanitary engineering from an accredited
school, OR hold a bachelor's
degree with thirty semester hours of basic science and special
training in sanitation, OR have
completed two years in an accredited college with fifteen
semester hours in basic science
and special training in sanitation and two years experience
in public health sanitation, OR
hold a bachelor's degree in dairy science or management with fifteen semester hours in
basic science. Be of good moral character.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Written
Renewal: Annual
Fees: Application, $170.00; Renewal,
$50.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
0
Licenses renewed in 2010
5
Total licenses issued in
2010 5
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2828
Updated: 5/11
School
Bus Driver
Drives school bus to transport
pupils to or from school.
Personal Requirements:
1. Must be at least 21 years
old. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Have held a motor vehicle
operator's license for at least three years. Must have 10 hours
of classroom instruction and 10
hours of behind-the-wheel training. CDL Class A, B, C and P
and S endorsement.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Eye test
and physical examination by a licensed physician. Annual randomly administered drug test
done by employer.
Renewal: Every year-
School Bus Driver Certificate, 65 and over every 6 months
Fees: CDL Application,
$10.00; Each CDL endorsement, $10.00; Written Exam, $10.00; Renewal (CDL), $50.00,
Road Test $50.00
New Licenses issued in 2008
300
Licenses renewed in 2008
1,850
Total licenses issued in
2008 1,850
Licensing Agency:
Division of Motor Vehicles
600 New London Ave.
Cranston, RI 02920
Telephone: 401-462-5703
Updated: 4/09
Sheet
Metal Worker
A
sheet metal worker may fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet-metal
products and
equipment such as control boxes, and furnace
casings. A
holder of a Sheet Metal Worker license may qualify for a Sheet
Metal
Contractor license which permits the holder to employ licensed workers to
perform the actual work on systems. A person holding a valid license as a
pipefitter or
refrigeration technician is not required to obtain an additional
Sheet Metal
Worker license to perform sheet metal work when AC handling
equipment is 10
ton or less or when heating equipment does not exceed 250,000
BTUs.
Personal Requirements:
1. Must be 18 years or older.
2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Apprentice Program Registration:
Must possess a High School Diploma or GED. Must be registered
with licensing agency when starting training approved by the
R.I. Dept. of Labor and Training. Journeyperson
license: Must possess an apprenticeship completion
certificate and pass exam. Master
license: Hold Journeyperson's license and pass exam. Contact
the licensing agency for details.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Written
Renewal: Bi-Annual
(Annual for Apprenticeship)
Fees: Application,
$75.00; Apprentice, $24.00; Journeyperson I license, $72.00; Master I license,
$240.00; Journeyperson II license $60.00, Master II license,
$96.00.
New Licenses issued in
2012 31
Licenses renewed in
2012 964
Total licenses issued in 2012
1,102
Licensing Agency:
Professional Regulations Division
R.I. Department of Labor and Training
1511 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
Telephone: 401-462-8580
Updated: 3/13
Social
Worker
Provides assistance to
individuals and groups with problems such as poverty, illness,
family maladjustment, antisocial
behavior and financial mismanagement. Interviews and counsels
with clients, helps them to
modify attitudes or patterns of behavior and to use available
resources productively.
Personal Requirements:
1. No age requirement. 2.
Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Licensed Social Worker:
Master's degree from a school accredited by the Council on
Social Work Education. Pass American
Association of State Social Work Boards (AASWB) intermediate level examination.
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker: Meet requirements for Clinical
Social Worker. Pass AASWB clinical level examination. At least
24 months of experience under
supervision. For both licenses, must be of good character.
Reciprocity: Endorsement
RI Examination: None
Renewal: Every two years
Fees: Application, $170.00; Renewal,
$170.00
New Licenses issued in 2010 328
Licenses renewed in 2010
572
Total licenses issued in 2010 900
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2828
Updated: 5/11
Speech-Language
Pathologist and Audiologist
Measures, predicts, evaluates,
tests, counsels and instructs patients with speech and language problems. Plans and
directs programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication
problems of organic and nonorganic etiology.
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:
Master's degree in appropriate
field. Supervised clinical fellowship equivalent to nine months of full time employment,
hold certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCP-SLP) or
Audiology (CCP-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Be of good moral character.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: None
Renewal: Biennial
Fees: Application, $50.00; Renewal,
$90.00
New Licenses issued in 2010
104
Licenses renewed in 2010
536
Total licenses issued in 2010 640
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2828
Updated: 5/11
Surplus
Line Broker
A licensed insurance agent who
is also licensed as a surplus line broker may procure policies of insurance, except
life and health and accident, from insurers which are not
authorized to transact business
in the state.
Personal Requirements:
1. Must be 18 years or older.
2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Hold a valid license as
insurance producer for property and casualty lines.
Reciprocity: Yes
RI Examination: None
Renewal: Every two
years, expires the last day of birth month.
Fees: Bonding: $25,000;
Fees: License, $120.00 annually (Residents and those states that require a bond) and
$50 application fee (new applicants only).
New Licenses issued in 2012
166
Licenses renewed in
2012 472
Total licenses 1,162
Licensing Agency:
RI
Department of Business Regulation
Insurance Division
John O. Pastore Center, Bldg 69-2
1511 Pontiac Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
Telephone: 401-462-9520
Updated: 3/13
Tattoo
Artist & Body Piercer
Pricks skin of patron, using
needled electric tool that insert indelible nontoxic pigment
into skin to form decorative or
ornamental design.
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:
No education of experience
requirement. Be of good moral character. Should be familiar
with septic tattoo techniques.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination:
Practical. Must demonstrate antiseptic tattooing technique.
Renewal: Annual
Fees: Registration, $90.00; Renewal,
$90.00
New Licenses issued in
2012 33
Total licenses issued in 2012 218
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Facilities Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2828
Updated: 3/13
Telecommunications System
Technician
Installs,
alters, repairs and/or tests telephone, data, video and sound systems. A Telecommunications
System Technician works under the supervision of the
holder of a
Contractor license. Limited Installer installs wiring and related
devices under
supervision of a holder of a higher license. Registered trainee may
install wiring under supervision. A holder of a Telecommunications System
Technician license may qualify for a Telecommunications System
Contractor
license which permits the holder to employ licensed workers to
perform the
actual work on systems. Licenses are issued for one or more of these
categories: Data Communications, telephony, video communications, and/or
sound.
Personal Requirements:
1. Must be 18 years or older.
2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Apprenticeship registration: No
requirement. Limited Installer: Examination. Contractor: Hold
Technician license and be registered to do business in Rhode Island.
Contact the licensing agency for details.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Written
(for all except apprentice)
Renewal:
Bi-Annual (Annual for Apprenticeship)
Fees: Contractor,
$240.00; Technician, $144.00; Installer, $144.00; Apprentice,
$24.00, Application/Test Fee
$36.00.
New Licenses issued in 2012
245
Licenses renewed in 2012
1,951
Total licenses issued in 2012
2,307
Licensing Agency:
Professional Regulations Division
R.I. Department of Labor and
Training
1511 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
Telephone: 401-462-8580
Updated: 3/13
Trapper, Commercial
Traps animals for pelts, live
sale, bounty or to relocate them in other areas. Sets traps with
bait, scent or camouflage and
in patterns according to size, species, habits and environs of
animal sought or according to
reasons for trapping.
Personal Requirements:
1. No age requirement. 2.
Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
No requirement.
Reciprocity: Yes
RI Examination: None
Renewal: Annual
Fees: Resident, $10.00;
Non-resident (reciprocal), $30.00
New Licenses issued in
2012 28
Licenses renewed in
2012 145
Total licenses issued in
2012 173
Licensing Agency:
Boat
Registration and Licensing
R.I. Department of
Environmental Management
235 Promenade St.
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-6647
Updated: 3/13
Travel Agent
Plans itineraries and arranges
accommodations and other travel services for customers of
travel agency. Converses with
customer to determine needs, plans or describes tour, provides brochures and
publications. Computes cost of travel and accommodations, makes
reservations, writes or obtains
tickers and collects payment.
Travel Agents no longer
require a license or bond to conduct travel business in Rhode
Island. Go to the Department of Business Regulation - Travel
Section link below to view the Licensing Bulletin.
Division of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Travel Section
R.I. Department of Business
Regulation
John O. Pastore Center, Bldg 69-1
Cranston, RI 02920
Telephone: 401-462-9506
Updated: 4/09
Travel Manager
Manages a travel agency and
supervises travel agents. Plans itineraries and arranges accommodations and other travel
services for customers of travel agency. Converses with customer to determine needs,
plans or describes tour, provides brochures and publications.
Computes cost of travel and accommodations, makes reservations, writes or obtains
tickets and collects payment.
Travel Managers no longer
require a license or bond to conduct travel business in Rhode
Island. Go to the Department of Business Regulation - Travel
Section link below to view the Licensing Bulletin.
Division of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Travel Section
R.I. Department of Business
Regulation
John O. Pastore Center, Bldg 69-1
Cranston, RI 02920
Telephone: 401-462-9506
Updated: 4/09
Veterinarian
Diagnoses and treats animal
diseases, disorders and injuries. To determine treatment,
examines the animal patient
using a variety of techniques such as blood tests, X-rays and
observation. After evaluation,
patients are treated through prescription and administration
of drugs and medicine or using
surgical procedures.
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:
Complete two years in an
accredited college and graduate from an accredited veterinary
medical school. Pass National
Board Examination and Clinical Competency Test offered by
the American Veterinary Medical
Association. Be of good moral character.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: None
Renewal: Every two years
Fees: Application,
$40.00; License, $330.00; Renewal $330.00
New Licenses issued in
2010 65
Licenses renewed in
2010 317
Total licenses issued in 2010
382
Licensing Agency:
Office
of Health Professions Regulation
R.I. Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-2828
Updated: 5/11
Wastewater Treatment
Facility Operator
Operates sewage treatment
systems, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment
plant.
Personal Requirements:
1. No age requirement. 2.
Citizenship required as of 6/6/07. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
NOTE: Superintendent and
Assistant Superintendent must be certified for the grade of the
facility. Four grades of
licenses have increasing requirements for education and
experience. For each grade there are
several options of which only the most basic is listed here.
Grade I: High school graduate with
one year experience for eligibility for examination. Grade 2: High school graduate with one or more years of
experience. Grade 3: High school graduate with 5 years
experience as a supervisor, or Bachelor's
or Master's degree with two years of supervising experiences.
Grade 4: High school graduate
with 6 years experience as a supervisor, or Bachelor's or
Master's degree with three
years of supervising experience. NOTE: For alternate requirements, consult licensing
agency.
Reciprocity: Yes (If RI
requirements are met; all requests for reciprocity are on a
case-by-case basis.
RI Examination: Written
and mandatory.
Renewal: Every two years
Fees: Application,
$10.00; Renewal, $10.00; Upgrade examination, $5.00
New Licenses issued in 2012
14
Licenses Renewed in 2012 27
Total licenses issued in 2012
542
Licensing Agency:
Board
of Certification of Operators of Wastewater Treatment Facilities
R.I. Department of
Environmental Management
255 Promenade St.
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-4700 Extension:
2410 or 7264
Updated: 3/13
Wildlife Propagator
Raises game species for
wildlife re-stocking, sport, retail market and laboratories.
Personal Requirements:
1. No age requirement. 2.
Citizenship not required. 3. Residency not required.
Education and Experience:
Premises must be inspected for
suitability of facility for species permitted.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: None
Renewal: Annual
Fees: Non-commercial,
$5.00; Commercial, $25.00
New Licenses issued in
2012 0
Licenses renewed in
2012 9
Total licenses issued in
2012 9
Licensing Agency:
Boat
Registration and Licensing
R.I. Department of
Environmental Management
235 Promenade St.
Providence, RI 02908
Telephone: 401-222-6647
Updated: 3/13
Wildlife Rehabilitator
Nurses and cares for sick and
injured wildlife.
Personal Requirements:
1. Must be18 years or older; if
under 18, must have parental consent. 2. Citizenship not required. 3. Residency
required.
Education and Experience:
Some education in biology and
training in animal handling. First time applicants must pass
the International Wildlife
Rehabilitation Council basic skills course. Pre-exposure vaccination against rabies
recommended but not required for handling non-vector species
mammals. A tetanus vaccine is
required for all.
Reciprocity: No
RI Examination: Written
Renewal: Yes
Fees: $25.00; Handbook
on Wildlife Rehabilitation, $11.50
New Licenses issued in
2012 1
Licenses renewed in 2012 20
Total licenses issued in 2012
21
Licensing Agency:
Division of Fish and Wildlife
R.I. Department of
Environmental Management
277 Great Neck Rd.
West Kingston, RI 02892
Telephone: 401-789-0281
Updated: 3/13
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