Iowa SSB3017 establishes the licensed profession of anesthesiologist assisting under the board of medicine.

Iowa SSB3017 creates the licensed profession of anesthesiologist assisting, regulated by the board of medicine. The bill outlines the duties an anesthesiologist assistant can perform under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. These duties include administering anesthetic drugs, performing airway interventions, and managing patient care. The bill requires anesthesiologist assistants to graduate from an accredited program, pass a certification examination, and submit an application and fee to obtain a license. The license is valid for two years and can be renewed.

Iowa SSB3017 establishes the licensed profession of anesthesiologist assisting under the board of medicine.

Iowa SSB3017 creates the licensed profession of anesthesiologist assisting, regulated by the board of medicine. The bill outlines the duties an anesthesiologist assistant can perform under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. These duties include administering anesthetic drugs, performing airway interventions, and managing patient care. The bill requires anesthesiologist assistants to graduate from an accredited program, pass a certification examination, and submit an application and fee to obtain a license. The license is valid for two years and can be renewed.