To qualify for registration as an anesthesiologist assistant an individual must meet the following requirements:

1. (1) Be employed by:

   1. (a) An anesthesiologist who practices in the medical specialty of anesthesiology and who is qualified under these rules or by a partnership, medical professional corporation, medical professional association or anesthesiologist practice foundation that also employs a supervising anesthesiologist who practices in the medical specialty of anesthesiology and who is qualified under these rules; or
   2. (b) An entity approved by the Board under Rule 540-X-7-.54;
2. (2) Be of good moral character;
3. (3) Submit an application on forms approved by the Board;
4. (4) Pay the appropriate fee as determined by the Board; and
5. (5) Submit to the Board any other information which the Board deems necessary to evaluate the applicant's qualifications.
6. (6) Effective January 1, 2024, obtain continuing education prescribed by the Board of Medical Examiners regarding the rules and statutes governing supervised practice in Alabama, not more than forty-eight (48) months prior to or within twelve (12) months of registration to an anesthesiologist.

Author: Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners

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

Editor’s Note: Previous Rule 540-X-7-.46 was renumbered to .49 as per certification filed September 11, 2008; effective October 16, 2008.

History: Repealed and Replaced: Filed September 21, 1998; effective October 26, 1998. Repealed and Replaced: Filed July 23, 1999; effective August 27, 1999. Amended: Filed November 22, 1999; effective December 27, 1999. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 22, 2002; effective September 26, 2002. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 19, 2002; effective October 24, 2002.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: Filed September 11, 2008; effective October 16, 2008. Amended: Published November 30, 2021; effective January 14, 2022.