Alaska Administrative Code

(a) A physician or physician assistant licensed by the board shall maintain adequate records for each patient for whom the licensee performs a professional service. (b) Each patient record shall meet the following minimum requirements: (1) be legible; (2) contain only those terms…

(a) The guiding principles for telemedicine practice in the American Medical Association (AMA), Report 7 of the Council on Medical Service (A-14), Coverage of and Payment for Telemedicine, dated 2014, and the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), Model Policy for the Appropr…

Except as provided in AS 08.64.370, a physician who comes to this state for the purpose of performing an independent medical evaluation that involves a face-to-face physical examination, regardless of the purpose of the evaluation, is practicing medicine and is required to be lic…

The applicant must sign the application and swear to or affirm the truth of its contents. False or misleading statements or information on the application, whether or not made knowingly, are grounds for denial of approval to take an examination under AS 08.64 or for disciplinary …

The contract to establish an impaired medical professionals program under AS 08.64.101(6) must address the following areas: (1) qualifications of the contracting agency or agent; (2) record keeping; (3) responsibility to report to the board; (4) confidentiality; (5) chemical and …

(a) The 2016 edition of the Code of Medical Ethics, of the American Medical Association are adopted by reference as the ethical standards for physicians and applies to all physicians subject to this chapter. (b) The 2016 edition of the Code of Ethics of the American Osteopathic A…

A licensee shall maintain a current, valid mailing address on file with the division at all times. The latest mailing address on file for an active, inactive, or lapsed license is the address of the licensee for official communications, notifications, and service of legal process…

(a) If, upon receipt by the division of the last document required to complete an application file, the file contains an application form or verification that has a postmark date that is more than six months old, the document will be considered to be stale and the applicant must …

(a) A license issued under this chapter that was voluntarily surrendered under AS 08.64.334 will be reinstated, if (1) the board determines that (A) the requirements of AS 08.64.334 have been met; (B) the applicant continues to qualify under AS 08.64 and this chapter for the lice…

For purposes of AS 08.64.240(b) and AS 08.64.326, "unprofessional conduct" means an act or omission by an applicant or licensee that does not conform to the generally accepted standards of practice for the profession for which the applicant seeks licensure or a permit under AS 08…

As used in AS 08.64 and these regulations, "professional incompetence" means lacking sufficient knowledge, skills, or professional judgment in that field of practice in which the physician or physician assistant concerned engages, to a degree likely to endanger the health of his …

When prescribing a drug that is a controlled substance, an individual licensed under this chapter shall (1) create and maintain a complete, clear, and legible written record of care that includes (A) a patient history and evaluation sufficient to support a diagnosis; (B) a diagno…

A physician or physician assistant licensed under this chapter who holds a federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration number must (1) register and comply with the prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) controlled substance prescription database not later than…

Notes 12 AAC 40.980 Eff. 1/13/80, Register 73; am 5/18/85, Register 94; am 5/1/94, Register 130; am 6/28/97, Register 142; am 4/2/2004, Register 169; am 10/14/2006, Register 180; repealed 9/1/2007, Register 183 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versio…

(a) A person who practices medicine, podiatry, or osteopathy, or who practices as a physician assistant in a tribal health program in this state must be licensed by the board unless they notify the board that they are practicing under another license in accordance with 25 U.S.C. …

(a) A physician may enter into a cooperative practice agreement with a pharmacist licensed under AS 08.80 as provided in this section. The initial agreement may not exceed two years and is subject to renewal under (j) of this section. (b) A physician planning to enter into a coop…

A commercially prepared mixture of 50 percent oxygen and 50 percent nitrous oxide, when self-administered by a patient as part of the outpatient care provided by a licensed podiatrist, is an analgesic and not a general anesthetic referred to in AS 08.64.380(9)(B). Notes 12 AAC 40…

(a) An application for a permit or license may be withdrawn from consideration by the board at the applicant's request. To withdraw an application, the applicant must submit a request for withdrawal in writing signed by the applicant. The request for withdrawal must be received b…

(a) An application that is abandoned under 12 AAC 02.910 will be retained on file in the department for at least 10 years after the date of abandonment. If an applicant with an abandoned application reapplies for a permit or license, that abandoned application will be returned to…

(a) In this chapter (1) "acceptable moral character" means having not been convicted of a felony or any morally reprehensible crime during the five years immediately preceding application; (2) "board" means State Medical Board; (3) "certified true copy" means a copy of a document…

An applicant for a license to practice naturopathy shall submit to the division (1) a completed application on a form provided by the division; (2) any applicable fees required in 12 AAC 02.270; (3) official school or college transcripts documenting all education that meets the r…

(a) An applicant for a license to practice naturopathy is eligible for a temporary license if the applicant meets the requirements of AS 08.45.035 and submits (1) the documents specified in 12 AAC 42.010(1), (3), and (5); (2) the temporary license fee established in 12 AAC 02.270…

(a) An applicant who graduated from a school of naturopathy after December 31, 1987 shall document having passed the basic science, clinical, and homeopathic sections of the NPLEX examination. (b) To pass the NPLEX examination, the applicant must achieve at least the minimum scor…

(a) A license to practice naturopathy must be renewed biennially on or before a date set by the division. The division may renew a license if the licensee continues to meet the requirements of AS 08.45 and this chapter. (b) To renew a license to practice naturopathy, a licensee s…

The division will reinstate a license that has been lapsed for less than five years if the applicant (1) submits a completed renewal application on a form provided by the division; and (2) pays the license renewal fee required in 12 AAC 02.270 for the current renewal period and e…

(a) A licensee shall disclose that the licensee's training and practice is in naturopathy (1) to each patient by posting a conspicuous notice in the patient waiting room; and (2) by using the initials "N.D." after the licensee's written name, or, if the prefix "Doctor" or "Dr." i…

In AS 08.45 and in this chapter, (1) "dietetics" (A) includes the use of nutritional therapies, nutritional counseling, nutritional substances, vitamins, minerals, and supplements to promote health and to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease, illness, and conditions; (B) does not…

The purpose of board approval of educational programs is (1) to assure the safe practice of nursing by setting minimum requirements for the conduct of nursing education programs that prepare the nurse for practice; (2) to assure the graduate of educational eligibility for admissi…

(a) Full approval is granted to a nursing education program that has met the requirements set out in 12 AAC 44.010 - 12 AAC 44.140. (b) Provisional approval may be granted to a nursing education program that has not been in operation long enough to meet the requirements set out i…

(a) The completed application for provisional approval must be submitted to the board when the nursing education program is ready for a survey visit. (b) A survey of each nursing education program, including affiliations and statewide facilities, is required for the purpose of pr…

(a) A university or college wishing to establish a nursing education program must (1) inform the board in writing of the university or college's intent to establish a nursing education program in the state; and (2) submit, not later than 120 days before the first day of the board…

If a university or college with a nursing education program plans on discontinuing its program it shall notify the board in writing as soon as the decision is made. Notes 12 AAC 44.050 Eff. 10/14/72, Register 43; am 4/2/86, Register 97 Authority:AS 08.68.100(a) State regulations …

(a) After a hearing under AS 44.62, the board will, in its discretion, deny approval of a nursing education program if it determines that the program fails substantially to meet the standards for nursing education defined by the board. (b) After a hearing under AS 44.62, the boar…

(a) An approved nursing education program must achieve at least an 80 percent cumulative annual pass rate. (b) If an approved nursing education program fails to achieve at least an 80 percent cumulative annual pass rate, the board will issue a letter of concern to the program. Wi…

(a) A nursing education program must be an integral part of an accredited institution authorized by the State to confer credentials in nursing. (b) A nursing education program must have statements of purpose, philosophy, and objectives that are consistent with the law governing t…

Notes 12 AAC 44.070 Repealed 4/2/86. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

(a) Written agreements with cooperating agencies must be mutually developed and maintained, and periodically reviewed. (b) Cooperating agencies must be approved by any existing appropriate accreditation, evaluation or licensing bodies. Notes 12 AAC 44.072 Eff. 4/2/86, Register 97…

Notes 12 AAC 44.080 Repealed 4/2/86. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

(a) There must be a sufficient number of qualified faculty to meet the purposes and objectives of the nursing education program. (b) Unless waived by the board, the maximum number of students per faculty member is eight in clinical areas involving direct care of patients or clien…

Notes 12 AAC 44.100 Repealed 4/2/86. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

Notes 12 AAC 44.110 Repealed 4/2/86. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

Notes 12 AAC 44.120 Repealed 4/2/86. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

(a) Curriculum must reflect the philosophy, conceptual framework, purpose, and objectives of the nursing education program, and must be consistent with laws governing the practice of nursing. (b) The ratio between nursing and nonnursing credit must be based on a rationale to ensu…

(a) Beginning September 1, 2004, a nurse practitioner graduate program offered by a university or college in this state must meet the criteria established in (b) of this section. (b) The criteria contained in the document titled Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Progr…

The standards of practice set out in the Nurse Practice Standards for the Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurse, May 30, 2023 edition, of the National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses are adopted by reference as the authorized scope of practice for a practical nu…

By October 1 of each year, unless otherwise designated by the board, nursing education programs shall submit to the board reports related to faculty, students, and current curriculum, as follows: (1) changes or new developments in the purpose, philosophy, objectives, conceptual f…

(a) An applicant for license by examination in this state shall (1) submit a completed application, on a form provided by the department, for approval to take the licensing examination; the completed application must include (A) for identification purposes, the personal identific…

(a) Candidates for a license by examination shall take the National Council Licensing Examination. (b) Registered nurse candidates who receive a grade of "pass" on the examination will be issued a license by the board, provided all other qualifications and requirements outlined i…

(a) An applicant for nursing license by endorsement shall submit (1) a completed application on a form provided by the department; the completed application must include (A) the personal identification information requested on the form; (B) the name and location of the nursing ed…

(a) Applicants shall submit all required documents accompanied by certified English translations if the original documents are not in English. (b) Unless otherwise provided by this section, nurses who have received nursing education outside the United States shall write the Natio…