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MI HB5295

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Robert Bezotte

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes licensure requirements for certified anesthesiologist assistants under both allopathic and osteopathic medicine articles of the Public Health Code.

  • Requires certified anesthesiologist assistants to complete a graduate-level training program, pass an accredited certifying examination, and complete an advanced cardiac life-support course; effective 90 days after the board promulgates rules.

  • Limits anesthesiologist supervisors to overseeing no more than 4 certified anesthesiologist assistants concurrently and requires the supervisor to remain in physical proximity to address patient medical needs and emergencies.

  • Permits certified anesthesiologist assistants to perform specified anesthesia-related functions including patient evaluation, airway management, drug administration, regional anesthesia, and postoperative care under anesthesiologist supervision.

  • Restricts use of the titles "certified anesthesiologist assistant" and "C.A.A." to licensed individuals, effective August 1, 2024; establishes licensing fees of $75.00 for application processing and $60.00 annual license renewal.

Legislative Description

Health occupations: health professionals; licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; provide for. Amends secs. 7303a, 16325, 16331, 17001, 17011, 17501 & 17511 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7303a et seq.) & adds secs. 16325a, 17034, 17034a, 17034b, 17534, 17534a & 17534b.

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/02/2023

11/2/2023

Committee Referrals

Health Policy11/2/2023

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