1. (1) A P. A. may request in writing an exemption from the requirement of being registered to perform medical services under the supervision of a physician under the limited circumstances designated in this rule.

2. (2) Requirements necessary to request and obtain an exemption from registration are the following:

   1. (a) The P. A. holds a current Alabama license.
   2. (b) The P. A. is employed as an instructor at a university or college.
   3. (c) The P. A. will be functioning as attending faculty at a school sponsored student-run free clinic which is not a free clinic within the definition of Code of Ala. 1975, §§6-5-660 through 6-5-663, the Volunteer Medical Professional Act.
   4. (d) The attending faculty P. A. will not be performing those medical services contemplated by Code of Ala. 1975, §34-24-292 and Board Rule 540-X-7-.25.
   5. (e) The attending faculty P. A. will have no prescriptive privileges at the student-run free clinic.
   6. (f) The attending faculty P. A. will not diagnose or treat patients at the student-run free clinic.
   7. (g) The student-run free clinic functions as a wellness only clinic which provides health screenings and health education.
3. (3) Upon review of information provided, the Board may grant an exemption from registration when it determines that the requirements for exemption have been met.

Author: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-24-293(a).

History: New Rule: February 27, 2018; effective April 14, 2018.