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- Print number 7628a
- Amend and recommit to higher education
- Referred to higher education
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Provides for the licensing and regulates the practice of anesthesiologist assistants
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor Robin Schimminger
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BILL NUMBER:S7628A
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to providing for the licensing of anesthesiologist assistants and regulating the practice of such professionals
Purpose
To create the licensed profession of anesthesiologist assistants under the medical supervision of an anesthesiologist.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill amends Section 6523 of the Education Law to add not less than two anesthesiologist assistants licensed in New York State to the Board of Medicine.
Section two adds a new Section 6529-A to Article 130 of the Education Law to provide for the licensure and practice of anesthesiologists assistants. Specific provisions would allow for administration of anesthesia to a patient by an AA under the supervision of an anesthesiologist and who is immediately available. "Immediately available' is defined in the legislation as remaining physically present for the immediate treatment of emergencies and providing postoperative care.
Other terms that are operable in the bill are defined including: administration of anesthesia; deep sedation; general anesthesia; moderate sedation; monitoring; office-based surgery; patient; perioperative period; and supervision.
Applicants for licensure as an AA must: be at least 21 years of age; be of good moral character; have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher degree approved the State Education Department (SED); have completed an anesthesiologist assistance program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs; pass a certifying examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants; and pay a fee of $175.000 for initial licensure and a triennial registration fee of $150.00 thereafter.
The bill provides that only a person licensed pursuant to Section 6529-A of the Education Law may use the title Anesthesiologist Assistant or use the letters A.A. after his or her name.
Justification
With the growth of managed health care, Anesthesia Assistants have an increasingly visible role in the anesthesia team. This legislation will codify practice and educational requirements and provide ongoing supervision of anesthesia assistants as part of the anesthesia care team. AAs are currently recognized in 18 states.
Legislative history
New legislation.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
The first day of the 12th month after it shall become law.
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