§ 43-34-170. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Clinical Perfusionist Licensure Act.” History. Code 1981, § 43-34-170 , enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 652, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.
§ 43-34-171. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Advisory committee” means the committee appointed pursuant to Code Section 43-34-180. “Board” means the Georgia Composite Medical Board. “Extracorporeal circulation” means the diversion of a patient’s blood through a heart-lung machine or a similar device that assumes the function of the patient’s heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, or other […]
§ 43-34-172. Powers and Responsibilities of Board
The board, in consultation with the advisory committee, shall have the power and responsibility to: Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure and renewal of licensure; Adopt and revise rules consistent with the laws of this state that are necessary to conduct its business, carry out its duties, and administer this article; Examine […]
§ 43-34-173. Requirements for Licensure
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, each applicant for a license to practice as a licensed clinical perfusionist shall meet the following requirements: Be at least 21 years of age; Submit a completed application required by the board; Submit any fees required by the board; Have successfully completed a perfusion […]
§ 43-34-174. License to Be Property of Board; Display of License; Surrender of License; Renewal; Expired License
A license is not the property of the holder but is the property of the board. A license to practice perfusion shall be valid for two years. The board may provide that licenses expire on various dates. A person may renew an unexpired license by submitting proof of compliance with the continuing professional education requirements […]
§ 43-34-175. Issuance of Provisional Licensed Clinical Perfusionist License; Supervision of Licensee; Renewal; Revocation
A license as a provisional licensed clinical perfusionist may be issued by the board to a person who submits to the board evidence of having successfully completed an approved perfusion education program required for licensure under Code Section 43-34-173 and upon the filing of an application and payment of the application fee. A provisional licensed […]
§ 43-34-176. Requirements for Waiver of Examination and Educational Requirements
On receipt of an application and application fee, the board may waive the examination and educational requirements for an applicant who at the time of application: Is appropriately licensed or certified in another state, territory, or possession whose requirements for the license or certificate are substantially equal to the requirements of this article; or Holds […]
§ 43-34-177. Engaging in Practice of Perfusion Without License; Titles; Violation
A person may not engage or offer to engage in perfusion or use the title or represent or imply that the person has the title of “licensed clinical perfusionist” or “provisional licensed clinical perfusionist” or use the letters “L.C.P.” or “P.L.C.P.” and may not use any facsimile of such titles in any manner to indicate […]
§ 43-34-178. Nonapplicability of Code Section 43-34-177; Violation
The provisions of Code Section 43-34-177 shall not apply to: A person licensed as a physician pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter; A person licensed under this title as a registered professional nurse or a licensed physician assistant or certified as a respiratory care professional under this title if: The person does not represent […]
§ 43-34-179. Sanctions by Board
The board, in consultation with the advisory committee, may impose on a licensed clinical perfusionist or a provisional licensed clinical perfusionist any sanction authorized under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-34-8 upon a finding of any conduct specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-8. History. Code 1981, § 43-34-179 , enacted by Ga. L. […]
§ 43-34-180. Advisory Committee
The board shall appoint an advisory committee. The advisory committee shall include clinical perfusionists licensed under this article and such members as the board in its discretion may determine. Members shall receive no compensation for service on the committee. The committee shall have such advisory duties and responsibilities as the board may determine. Advisory committee […]