Senate Bill 2744 Summary

• Establishes licensure and regulation of anesthesiologist assistants by the State Board of Medical Licensure, separate from physician assistants.

• Requires applicants to demonstrate good moral character, complete an accredited graduate-level training program, obtain current certification from the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants, and pass the NCCAA certification exam within 12 months of completing training.

• Authorizes anesthesiologist assistants to provide anesthesia services only under the supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist who is actively engaged in clinical practice and immediately available on-site.

• Requires the board to adopt rules ensuring anesthesiologist assistants maintain continuing education and recertification requirements set by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants.

• Sets the effective date as July 1, 2021, and authorizes the board to establish licensure fees for applicants.