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La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1314 Clinical Laboratory Personnel Committee; creation; membership; qualification;
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§1314. Clinical Laboratory Personnel Committee; creation; membership; qualification; appointment; term; vacancy; officers; meetings; reimbursement A. The Clinical Laboratory Personnel Committee is hereby created under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Exami…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1315 Powers and duties of the committee
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§1315. Powers and duties of the committee A. The committee shall: (1) Repealed by Acts 2023, No. 369, §2. (2) As the administrative, technical, and specialty committee of the board, examine and recommend that the board license or certify, renew a license of or certificate of, and…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1316 Receipts and disbursements
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§1316. Receipts and disbursements All monies collected by the board pursuant to this Part shall be deposited in the treasury of the board. All committee expenses shall be paid out of such funds only and shall not be charged to or be payable by the state. The financial records of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1317 Committee and board immunity
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§1317. Committee and board immunity There shall be no liability on the part of and no action for damages against: (1) Any member of the committee or board, its agents or employees, or any member of a subcommittee appointed or designated by the committee or board, for action under…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1318 Licensure and certification; examination; application
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§1318. Licensure and certification; examination; application A. No individual shall act as or perform the duties of a clinical laboratory scientist-generalist, clinical laboratory scientist-specialist, clinical laboratory scientist-technician, laboratory assistant, or cytotechnol…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1319 Licensure without examination
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§1319. Licensure without examination A. Prior to January 1, 1995, any individual who desires to be licensed as a clinical laboratory scientist-generalist, clinical laboratory scientist-specialist, clinical laboratory scientist-technician, cytotechnologist, or laboratory assistant…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1320 License or certificate renewal; waiver of renewals while in the military
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§1320. License or certificate renewal; waiver of renewals while in the military A. Each license or certificate shall be renewed annually, before January first of each year, by forwarding to the board a renewal application on a form recommended by the committee and adopted by the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1321 Fees; license, certification, renewal, delinquent
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§1321. Fees; license, certification, renewal, delinquent A.(1) Except as provided in Paragraph (3) of this Subsection, the license fee and the renewal fee, shall be as follows: (a) Clinical laboratory scientist (all categories) $ 50.00 (b) Cytotechnologist $ 50.00 (c) Laboratory …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1322 Temporary license; limited renewal; fee
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§1322. Temporary license; limited renewal; fee A. An applicant for a license as a clinical laboratory scientist-generalist, clinical laboratory scientist-specialist, clinical laboratory scientist-technician, or cytotechnologist who has fulfilled the educational qualifications to …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1323 Qualifications of clinical laboratory scientist-generalist; clinical laboratory scientist-specialist; clinical laboratory scientist-technician; cytotechnologist; laboratory assistant; and phlebotomist
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§1323. Qualifications of clinical laboratory scientist-generalist; clinical laboratory scientist-specialist; clinical laboratory scientist-technician; cytotechnologist; laboratory assistant; and phlebotomist A. Each applicant for licensure as a clinical laboratory scientist-gener…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1324 License in training
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§1324. License in training A. The board upon the recommendation of the committee, shall issue a license in training to an individual who has not fulfilled the educational requirements to take a license examination or needs to obtain full-time comprehensive experience under superv…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1325 Issuance of license or certificate
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§1325. Issuance of license or certificate If an applicant meets the requirements of this Part, the board shall issue the applicant a license or certificate to practice clinical laboratory science within the specific category of licensure or certification for which the applicant q…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1326 Causes for denial, suspension, probation, restriction, or revocation of a license or
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§1326. Causes for denial, suspension, probation, restriction, or revocation of a license or certificate or license or certificate renewal A. The board, upon the recommendation of the committee, may deny, suspend, probate, restrict, or revoke the issuance or renewal of a license o…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1327 Penalties
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§1327. Penalties Any individual who engages or attempts to engage in the practice of clinical laboratory science who has not been licensed or certified in accordance with this Part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subjected to the following penalties for violation of any prov…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1328 Injunction
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§1328. Injunction A. In addition to the actions and penalties otherwise provided for by this Part, the board, upon the recommendation of the committee, may petition a court of competent jurisdiction to issue an injunction, with bond, enjoining any individual from violating or con…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1329 Construction of provisions
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§1329. Construction of provisions A. The provisions of this Part shall not authorize any individual to practice medicine, surgery, osteopathy, or midwifery or to provide the services of a physician licensed to practice medicine, surgery, or osteopathy by the board. The provisions…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1331 Legislative findings; intent; purpose
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§1331. Legislative findings; intent; purpose A. The legislature finds that the practice of perfusion by qualified individuals is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of this state. The purpose and legislative intent of this Part is to encour…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1332 Short title
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§1332. Short title This Part shall be known as the "Louisiana Perfusion Licensure Act". Acts 2003, No. 811, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1333 Definitions
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§1333. Definitions As used in this Part, the following terms shall mean the following, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Board" means the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, as established in R.S. 37:1262 et seq. (2) "Extracorporeal circulation" means the divers…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1334 Licensure required; qualifications; waivers
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§1334. Licensure required; qualifications; waivers A. No person shall practice perfusion as defined in this Part in this state unless he is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this Part. B. The process of licensing perfusionists in Louisiana shall be in place no later t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1335 Licensure without examination
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§1335. Licensure without examination A. A person is eligible to make application to the board and receive a license notwithstanding the requirements of R.S. 37:1333 if the person is actively engaged in the practice of perfusion consistent with applicable law and if the person, as…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1336 License expiration; renewal; inactive status
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§1336. License expiration; renewal; inactive status A. A license is valid for two years from the date it is issued and may be renewed. B. The board shall renew the license of each individual licensed under this Part on a schedule to be determined by the board. Each licensee shall…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1337 Provisional license
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§1337. Provisional license A. A license as a provisional licensed perfusionist may be issued by the board to a person who has successfully completed an approved perfusion program and the filing of an application, payment of an application fee, and the submission of evidence satis…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1338 Powers and duties of the board
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§1338. Powers and duties of the board The board shall: (1) Establish and publish minimum standards of perfusion practice in accordance with those developed and accepted by the profession. (2) Examine for, approve, deny, revoke, suspend, and renew licensure of duly qualified appli…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1338.1 Authorization to obtain criminal history record information
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§1338.1. Authorization to obtain criminal history record information A. As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the following meaning: (1) "Applicant" means an individual who has made application to the board for the issuance or reinstatement of any license, regis…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1339 Advisory Committee on Perfusion; creation
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§1339. Advisory Committee on Perfusion; creation A. The Advisory Committee on Perfusion is hereby created and shall be composed of seven members appointed by the governor to assist the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners in the administration of the provisions of this Part…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1340 Advisory Committee on Perfusion; duties; powers
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§1340. Advisory Committee on Perfusion; duties; powers Under the authority of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, the committee shall: (1) Establish a code of ethics. (2) Establish the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses, renewal of licenses, and rec…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1341 False representations of licensure prohibited
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§1341. False representations of licensure prohibited A. A person may not engage or offer to engage in perfusion, as defined in this Part, for compensation or use the title or represent or imply that the person has the title of "licensed perfusionist" or "provisional licensed perf…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1342 Exceptions
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§1342. Exceptions The provisions of this Part shall not apply to: (1) A person licensed in this state as a registered nurse performing perfusion services or a person licensed under any other provision of law engaging in the practice for which he is licensed. (2) A student enrolle…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1343 Governmental official duties; professional service corporations
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§1343. Governmental official duties; professional service corporations Nothing in this Part shall be construed in such a way as to prohibit: (1) Any legally qualified perfusionist employed by the United States government from engaging in the practice of perfusion while in the dis…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1356 Definitions
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§1356. Definitions As used in this Part the following definitions apply: (1) "Acupuncture" means treatment by means of mechanical, thermal or electrical stimulation effected by the insertion of needles at a point or combination of points on the surface of the body predetermined o…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1357 Physician acupuncturists
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§1357. Physician acupuncturists The board shall certify as a physician acupuncturist a physician licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana who has successfully completed either of the following: (1) Six months' training in acupuncture in a school or clinic approved by the board.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1357.1 Practice of acupuncture detoxification; certification; promulgation of rules; public
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§1357.1. Practice of acupuncture detoxification; certification; promulgation of rules; public health emergency A. The board shall certify as an acupuncture detoxification specialist an individual who works under the general supervision of a physician licensed by the board to prac…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1358 Licensed acupuncturists
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§1358. Licensed acupuncturists The board shall certify as a licensed acupuncturist an individual who meets both of the following: (1) Holds active status with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. (2) Has successfully passed the certificatio…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1359 Annual report by board to legislature
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§1359. Annual report by board to legislature The board shall report annually to the legislature concerning the status of acupuncture practice in the state. Added by Acts 1975, No. 665, §1; Acts 2016, No. 550, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360 Powers and duties of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
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§1360. Powers and duties of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners In addition to the powers and duties established in R.S. 37:1270, the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners may do any of the following: (1) Adopt, revise, and enforce rules and regulations that it de…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.101 Definitions
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§1360.101. Definitions As used in this Part, the following terms have the meaning ascribed in this Section: (1) "Advisory committee" means the Louisiana Genetic Counselor Advisory Committee. (2) "Board" means the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. (3) "Collaborating phys…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.102 Louisiana Genetic Counselor Advisory Committee; creation; purpose;
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§1360.102. Louisiana Genetic Counselor Advisory Committee; creation; purpose; membership; duties and functions A. The Genetic Counselor Advisory Committee is hereby created and shall have the purpose, composition, duties, and functions provided in this Section. B. The purpose of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.103 Collaborative practice agreement; requirements
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§1360.103. Collaborative practice agreement; requirements A. Each genetic counselor licensed in accordance with the provisions of this Part shall enter into a collaborative practice agreement with a physician who agrees to work with and provide medical support to the genetic coun…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.104 Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners; regulation of genetic counseling
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§1360.104. Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners; regulation of genetic counseling A. The board shall be responsible for enforcement of the provisions of this Part. B. The board shall adopt rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act that are consistent with th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.104.1 Authorization to obtain criminal history record information
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§1360.104.1. Authorization to obtain criminal history record information A. As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the following meaning: (1) "Applicant" means an individual who has made application to the board for the issuance or reinstatement of any license, r…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.105 Genetic counselor; requirements for licensure
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§1360.105. Genetic counselor; requirements for licensure A. To qualify for licensure as a genetic counselor, an applicant shall do all of the following: (1) Submit an application on a form developed by the board. (2) Pay the license fee required by the board. (3) Provide written …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.106 Exceptions to licensure requirement
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§1360.106. Exceptions to licensure requirement A. The following persons are not required to be licensed in accordance with this Part: (1)(a) A physician who is licensed pursuant to Part I of this Chapter. (b) No physician shall use the title "genetic counselor" or any other title…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.107 Expiration of license; renewal; fee; expired license
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§1360.107. Expiration of license; renewal; fee; expired license A. A license issued by the board shall be subject to annual renewal and shall expire and become null and void unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the board. B. To renew a license, a genetic counselor shall pay…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.108 Improper and unprofessional conduct
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§1360.108. Improper and unprofessional conduct A. The board may, after a hearing conducted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act or by consent of the parties, deny or refuse to issue, revoke, suspend, or cancel a license or place on probation, reprimand, censure, or otherw…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.109 Unlawful practice; injunctive relief; penalty
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§1360.109. Unlawful practice; injunctive relief; penalty A. An individual who does not have a valid license or temporary license as a genetic counselor issued in accordance with this Part may not use the title "genetic counselor", "licensed genetic counselor", or any word, letter…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.110 Protected actions and communication
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§1360.110. Protected actions and communication A. There shall be no liability on the part of and no action for damages against any member of the board, or any agent or employee of the board, in any civil action for any act performed in good faith in the execution of his duties in…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.111 Rulemaking
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§1360.111. Rulemaking The board shall promulgate all rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act as are necessary for the regulation of the profession of genetic counseling in accordance with the provisions of this Part. Acts 2018, No. 593, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.21 Legislative intent
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§1360.21. Legislative intent A. Shortages of all skilled health personnel, particularly in rural and urban medically underserved areas and in the field of primary care medicine, new scientific and technological developments, and new methods of organizing health services have made…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.22 Definitions
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§1360.22. Definitions As used in this Part: (1) "Approved program" means a program for the education and training of physician assistants which has been formally approved by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation, its predecessors, or its successors. (2) "Boar…