SB 273 Summary

• Adds anesthesiologist assistants (IC 25-3.7) to the list of health professionals subject to national criminal history background checks at initial licensure and random audits for renewals.

• Changes dietitian licensing terminology from "certification" to "licensure" throughout IC 25-14.5, increases supervised practice hours from 900 to 1,200 hours, and requires passing the Commission on Dietetic Registration examination.

• Establishes licensure requirements for music therapists (IC 25-22.1) requiring certification through the Certification Board for Music Therapists and mandating collaboration with clients' healthcare providers.

• Extends professional license renewal periods from annual to two-year terms for anesthesiologist assistants and updates dietitian board meeting requirements from 2 to 4 regular meetings annually.

• Authorizes certified registered nurse anesthetists to administer anesthesia under podiatrist supervision in hospitals under specified conditions with patient notification and written consent.