Title 17 — Professions, Occupations, and Businesses
83 chapters · 2,038 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-101 Title
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This chapter shall be known as the “Perfusionist Licensure Act”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-102 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Extracorporeal circulation” means the diversion of a patient's blood through a heart-lung machine or a similar device that assumes the functions of the patient's heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, or other organs;(2) “Licensed perfusionist” means a per…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-103 State Board of Health
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In accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., the State Board of Health shall promulgate and implement rules that it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-104 Department of Health
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(1) The Department of Health shall:(1) Administer the provisions of this chapter;(2) Enforce the rules promulgated by the State Board of Health for the administration and enforcement of this chapter;(3) Employ and prescribe the duties of employees as may be necessary to administe…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-301 License applicants
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(a) An applicant for a perfusionist license shall submit a sworn application to the Department of Health for consideration. (b) To qualify for the licensing examination, the applicant shall have successfully completed a perfusion education program approved by the State Board of H…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-302 License recipients
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(a) Any person who meets the licensing qualifications under this chapter is entitled to receive a license as a licensed perfusionist. (b) The licensed perfusionist shall:(1) Display the license in an appropriate and public manner or maintain an accurate copy of the perfusionist's…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-303 License validity
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(a) A perfusionist's license is valid for two (2) years from the date it is issued and may be renewed. (b) A person may renew an unexpired license by submitting proof satisfactory to the Department of Health of compliance with the continuing professional education and clinical ac…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-304 License qualification
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(a) A license for a provisional licensed perfusionist may be issued to a person who has successfully completed an approved perfusion education program and filed an application, paid the application fee, and submitted evidence satisfactory to the Department of Health of the succes…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-305 License requirements waived
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(a) Under the authority of the State Board of Health, the Department of Health may waive the examination requirement for an applicant who at the time of the application:(1) Is licensed or certified by another state if the requirements of that state for the license or certificate …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-306 Unlicensed practice
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(a) A person shall not engage or offer to engage in perfusion for compensation or use the title or represent or imply that the person has the title of “licensed perfusionist” or “provisional licensed perfusionist” or use the letters “LP” or “PLP” and shall not use any facsimile o…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-307 Scope
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(1) This chapter does not apply to:(1) A person licensed by another health professional licensing board if:(A) The person does not represent to the public, directly or indirectly, that the person is licensed under this chapter; and(B) The person confines the person's acts or prac…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-308 Complaints
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(a) The Department of Health shall keep an information file containing each complaint filed with the department. The information file shall be kept current and contain a record for each complaint of:(1) All persons contacted in relation to the complaint;(2) A summary of findings …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-309 Investigation of complaints
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(a) The State Board of Health shall adopt rules concerning the investigation of a complaint filed with the Department of Health. The rules adopted under this section shall:(1) Ensure that complaints are not dismissed without appropriate consideration; and(2) Ensure that the perso…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-310 Monitoring
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The State Board of Health shall develop a system for monitoring licensees' compliance with this chapter. Rules adopted under this section shall include procedures for monitoring licensees to determine that the licensee performs the acts required by the Department of Health and to…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-311 Sanctions
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(a) The Department of Health shall revoke or suspend a license, place on probation a person whose license has been suspended, or reprimand a licensee upon a determination of:(1) Any violation of this chapter; or(2) Any violation of a rule or code of ethics adopted by the State Bo…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-312 Violations
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(1) The Department of Health shall revoke or suspend a license, place on probation a person whose license has been suspended, or reprimand a licensee upon a determination of:(1) Any violation of this chapter;(2) Any violation of a rule or code of ethics adopted by the State Board…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-313 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 17-104-313Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved