(a) An applicant shall be licensed to practice perfusion if the applicant meets all of the following qualifications:
(1) Is at least 18 years old.
(2) Completes an application on a form provided by the Committee.
(3) Successfully completes a perfusion education program approved by the Committee.
(4) Pays the required fee under G.S. 90-689.
(5) Is a certified clinical perfusionist.
(b) All persons licensed under this section shall practice perfusion under the supervision of a physician licensed under Article 1 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes.