Section 105.055. Nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologist assistants.

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(1) Certified registered nurse anesthetist. For MA certification, a nurse anesthetist shall be licensed as a registered nurse pursuant to s. 441.06 , Stats., and shall meet one of the following additional requirements:

(a) Be certified by either the council on certification of nurse anesthetists or the council on recertification of nurse anesthetists; or

(b) Have graduated within the past 18 months from a nurse anesthesia program that meets the standards of the council on accreditation of nurse anesthesia educational programs and be awaiting initial certification.

(2) Anesthesiologist assistant. For MA certification, an anesthesiologist assistant shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Have successfully completed a 6 year program for anesthesiologist assistants, 2 years of which consists of specialized academic and clinical training in anesthesia; and

(b) Work under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist who is physically present during provision of services.

History: Cr. Register, September, 1991, No. 429 , eff. 10-1-91.

                    
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