Ala. Admin. Code r. 540-X-7-.02 – Categories Of Assistants To Physicians

The two categories of assistants to physicians which are recognized for licensure and registration by the Board are the following:

(1) Physician assistant (P.A.) (Rules 540-X-7-.03 through 540-X-7-.36 apply);
(2) Anesthesiologist Assistant (A. A.) (Code of Ala. 1975, Rules 540-X-7-.37 through 540-X-7-.68).

Author: Patricia E. Shiner, Attorney for the Board of Medical Examiners

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-24-290, et. seq.

History: Repealed and Replaced: Filed September 21, 1998; effective October 26, 1998. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 22, 2002; effective September 26, 2002. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 19, 2002; effective October 24, 2002. Amended: October 15, 2008; effective November 19, 2008.