The central competent authority may entrust relevant any professional institutions or groups to handle the certification of training hospitals, the examination of nurse practitioner, the recognition of credits of continuing education, and the application for renewal of certificates.

Those who have been qualified to participate in the examination of nurse practitioner before January 5, 2024 may participate in the examination in accordance with the Regulations before such date.

The Regulations shall become effective on January 5, 2024, except that the provisions of Subparagraphs 2 and 3 of Article 3 shall become effective on the date of promulgation.