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2014 SESSION

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SB 328 Surgical technologists and surgical assistants; use of title, registration.

Introduced by: George L. Barker | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Surgical technologists and surgical assistants. Prohibits any person from using or assuming the title "registered surgical technologist" unless such person is registered with the Board of Medicine and prohibits any person from using or assuming the title "registered surgical assistant" unless such person is registered with the Board. The bill requires the Board to register applicants as registered surgical technologists or registered surgical assistants if they meet certain criteria.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Surgical technologists and surgical assistants. Requires certification for surgical technologists and licensure for surgical assistants and provides requirements for such certification and licensure. The bill creates the Advisory Board on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting to assist the Board of Medicine in the regulation of surgical technologists and surgical assistants.