To qualify for a QACSC, an individual must meet the following requirements:

1. (1) Be a CRNP or CNM who is practicing in accordance with §34-21-5, Code of Ala. 1975, as amended, and all Alabama Board of Nursing and Alabama Board of Medical Examiners rules governing collaboration between a qualified physician and a qualified CRNP or CNM and who is in a collaborative practice with a physician who holds and maintains a valid, current and unrestricted ACSC;
2. (2) Submit proof of successful completion of a course or courses (AMA PRA Category 1™) approved by the Board which includes eight (8) hours of instruction regarding the prescribing of controlled substances and four (4) hours of advanced pharmacology and prescribing trends relating to controlled substances within one (1) year preceding the filing of an application for a QACSC.
3. (3) Provide accurate and complete documentation of a minimum of twelve (12) months of active clinical practice pursuant to one or more collaborative practice agreements approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners. Temporary approval practice and provisional approval practice shall not be considered or used to meet this requirement;
4. (4) Provide information regarding whether the QACSC will be utilized at a remote site and/or in a different type of clinical setting than the collaborating physician.
5. (5) Submit an application on forms provided by the Board; and
6. (6) Pay the required application fee required by the Board.

Author: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§20-2-250, et. seq.; Act 2013-223

History: New Rule: Filed August 27, 2013; effective October 1, 2013. Amended: Published February 28, 2020; effective April 13, 2020. Amended: Published December 30, 2022; effective February 13, 2023. Amended: Published October 31, 2023; effective December 15, 2023.