What are the general licensure qualifications?

• A. Licensure is automatic after completing a residency.
• B. Payment of fees alone grants licensure.
• C. Passing a single written test is sufficient.
• D. Eligibility involves education, examination, and compliance with TBCE standards.

Answer: (D)

Licensure is earned by meeting a combination of requirements rather than through residency alone or by paying fees. Generally, it involves completing an approved education program, successfully passing licensure examinations, and demonstrating ongoing compliance with the board’s standards and rules. Therefore, eligibility is based on education, examination, and adherence to TBCE standards. The other options miss essential elements: residency by itself isn’t enough to grant licensure, paying fees alone doesn’t confer licensure, and passing a single written test doesn’t satisfy the full set of required assessments.