Occupations Code § 603.259

The medical board may issue provisional licenses, and qualified applicants are entitled to one. Provisionally licensed perfusionists must work under supervision, with a narrow alternative supervisor allowed if the board finds a licensed perfusionist is unavailable and approves the application.

Jurisdiction: United States — Texas
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The medical board may issue provisional licenses, and qualified applicants are entitled to one. Provisionally licensed perfusionists must work under supervision, with a narrow alternative supervisor allowed if the board finds a licensed perfusionist is unavailable and approves the application.

Sec. 603.259. PROVISIONAL LICENSE. (a) The medical board may issue a provisional license to an applicant who files an application, pays an application fee, and submits evidence satisfactory to the medical board of successful completion of the education requirement under Section 603.254. (b) A person who meets the qualifications for a provisional license under this chapter is entitled to a provisional license. (c) A provisionally licensed perfusionist must practice under the supervision and direction of a licensed perfusionist while performing perfusion. If the medical board finds that a licensed perfusionist is not reasonably available to provide supervision and direction and if the medical board approves an application submitted by the provisionally licensed perfusionist, supervision and direction may be provided by a physician who is licensed by the medical board and certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery or certified in cardiovascular surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. (d) The medical board may not adopt a rule governing supervision and direction that requires the immediate physical presence of the supervising person. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 231 (S.B. 403), Sec. 41, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.177, eff. April 2, 2015. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.123, eff. September 1, 2015. SUBCHAPTER G. LICENSE RENEWAL

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