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§ 17-105-120. Retired physician assistants

(a) Retired physician assistants may practice their medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician and shall be subject to the same provisions as a retired physician or surgeon would be pursuant to § 17-95-106. (b) Retired physician assistants practicing under this provision must continue to be licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board […]

§ 17-104-301. License applicants

(a) An applicant for a perfusionist license shall submit a sworn application to the Department of Health for consideration. (b) To qualify for the licensing examination, the applicant shall have successfully completed a perfusion education program approved by the State Board of Health. (c) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall pass a competency […]

§ 17-105-105. Renewal

Upon notification from the Arkansas State Medical Board, each person who holds a license as a physician assistant in this state shall renew the license by: (1) Submitting the appropriate fee as determined by the board; (2) Completing the appropriate forms; and (3) Meeting any other requirements set forth by the board.

§ 17-104-302. License recipients

(a) Any person who meets the licensing qualifications under this chapter is entitled to receive a license as a licensed perfusionist. (b) The licensed perfusionist shall: (1) Display the license in an appropriate and public manner or maintain an accurate copy of the perfusionist’s license on file in the healthcare facility in which the licensed […]

§ 17-105-106. Exemption from licensure

This chapter does not require licensure of: (1) A physician assistant student enrolled in a physician assistant or surgeon assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or by its successor agency; (2) A physician assistant employed in the service of the United States Government while performing duties incident […]

§ 17-104-303. License validity

(a) A perfusionist’s license is valid for two (2) years from the date it is issued and may be renewed. (b) A person may renew an unexpired license by submitting proof satisfactory to the Department of Health of compliance with the continuing professional education and clinical activities requirements prescribed by the State Board of Health […]

§ 17-105-107. Scope of authority — Delegatory authority — Agent of supervising physician

(a) Physician assistants provide healthcare services with physician supervision. The supervising physician shall be identified on all prescriptions and orders. Physician assistants may perform those duties and responsibilities, including prescribing, ordering, and administering drugs and medical devices, that are delegated by their supervising physicians. (b) Physician assistants shall be considered the agents of their supervising […]

§ 17-104-304. License qualification

(a) A license for a provisional licensed perfusionist may be issued to a person who has successfully completed an approved perfusion education program and filed an application, paid the application fee, and submitted evidence satisfactory to the Department of Health of the successful completion of the education requirements set forth in this chapter. (b) A […]

§ 17-104-305. License requirements waived

(a) Under the authority of the State Board of Health, the Department of Health may waive the examination requirement for an applicant who at the time of the application: (1) Is licensed or certified by another state if the requirements of that state for the license or certificate are the substantial equivalent of the requirements […]