Applicability

Sec. 206.002. APPLICABILITY. (a) A person is not required to hold a license under this chapter if the person is: (1) a student enrolled in a surgical assistant education program approved by the medical board who is assisting in a surgical operation that is an integral part of the program of study; (2) a surgical assistant employed in the service of the federal government while performing duties related to that employment; (3) a person acting under the delegated authority of a licensed physician; (4) a licensed health care worker acting within the scope of the person's license; (5) a registered nurse; or (6) a licensed physician assistant. (b) This chapter does not affect the authority of a licensed physician to delegate acts under Subtitle B. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1014, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. SUBCHAPTER B. ADVISORY COMMITTEE