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75. I haven’t practiced within the last three years before submitting an application? Am I still eligible to be licensed?

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74. I haven’t graduated from my program yet. Can I get my temporary RCP license now?

  • Read more about 74. I haven’t graduated from my program yet. Can I get my temporary RCP license now?

73. I have already been issued a previous temporary license. Can I be issued another temporary license? Can I renew my temporary license?

  • Read more about 73. I have already been issued a previous temporary license. Can I be issued another temporary license? Can I renew my temporary license?

72. What about my real world experience? I have worked "x" number of years as a Surgical Assistant. Does that count towards my educational requirements?

  • Read more about 72. What about my real world experience? I have worked "x" number of years as a Surgical Assistant. Does that count towards my educational requirements?

71. I have been working for a Doctor of Podiatry/Optometrist/Dentist for the last three years. Can I use this experience towards the 2000 hour requirements?

  • Read more about 71. I have been working for a Doctor of Podiatry/Optometrist/Dentist for the last three years. Can I use this experience towards the 2000 hour requirements?

70. I graduated from a Surgical Assistant educational program but it was not CAAHEP accredited. Can I still use this education for the requirement?

  • Read more about 70. I graduated from a Surgical Assistant educational program but it was not CAAHEP accredited. Can I still use this education for the requirement?

69. Do I need a license to practice as a surgical assistant in Texas?

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68. Will I have to be fingerprinted to obtain a hardship exemption?

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67. How long is a Hardship Exemption valid?

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66. I haven’t practiced within the last three years before submitting an application? Am I still eligible to be licensed?

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