Bill > H4983

This bill, titled the "Licensed Perfusionist Practice Act," establishes a framework for the licensure and regulation of perfusionists in South Carolina, defining "perfusion" as the critical support and management of a patient's cardiovascular, circulatory, or respiratory systems, often involving the use of heart-lung machines or similar devices for "extracorporeal circulation." It creates a Perfusionists Advisory Committee under the State Board of Medical Examiners, composed of licensed perfusionists and a physician, to advise the Board on setting licensure standards, professional conduct, and continuing education requirements. The bill prohibits individuals from practicing perfusion or using the title "licensed perfusionist" without proper licensure, with violations punishable by fines or imprisonment. It also outlines the process for obtaining a license, including education and examination requirements, and provides for provisional licenses and reciprocal licensing for those already licensed in other states or certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. The act includes provisions for license renewal, disciplinary actions, and exemptions for certain individuals and students.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4983&session=126&summary=B