Sec. 11. (a) The committee shall issue a license by endorsement, not more than thirty (30) days after the application is filed and completed, to a person who:
(1) presents satisfactory evidence to the committee that the person holds:
(A) a license or certification to practice respiratory care in:
(i) another state; or
(ii) a jurisdiction of Canada; or
(B) credentials issued by a national respiratory care practitioner organization approved by the committee;
(2) meets the requirements of section 8 of this chapter; and
(3) pays a fee determined by the board after consideration of a recommendation of the committee.
(b) If the applicant presents satisfactory evidence that the applicant has actively engaged in the practice of respiratory care that included actual patient care:
(1) in another jurisdiction;
(2) under the supervision of a physician licensed in that jurisdiction; and
(3) for at least ten (10) of the previous fifteen (15) years preceding the date of application;
the committee may waive the education requirements under subsection (a)(2) and section 8(b) of this chapter if the committee determines that the applicant has sufficient knowledge and experience.