(a) To be issued or to have renewed a home health medication aide permit, a person shall apply to the department on a form prescribed by the department and under department rules.
(b) The department shall prepare and conduct an examination for the issuance of a permit.
(c) The department shall require a permit holder to satisfactorily complete a continuing education course approved by the department for renewal of the permit.
(d) The department shall issue a permit or renew a permit to an applicant who:
(1) meets the minimum requirements adopted under Section 142.023;
(2) successfully completes the examination or the continuing education requirements; and
(3) pays a nonrefundable application fee specified in department rules.
(e) A permit is valid for one year and is not transferable.