1. (1) An applicant for CIHC endorsement shall submit an application, the appropriate fees, and:

   1. (a) verification of completion of a department-approved curriculum in community-integrated health care provided by an accredited institution of higher learning;
   2. (b) attestation of a minimum of one year of experience at the applicant's current level of licensure; and
   3. (c) 48 hours of clinical experience.

2. (2) An ECP acting under a current CIHC endorsement shall:

   1. (a) act within their scope of practice according to the Montana ECP Scope of Practice Document;
   2. (b) follow the patient care plan developed by the physician, PA, or APRN directing the CIHC to their patient, which may not be unilaterally altered by the ECP's medical director; and
   3. (c) consult their medical director regarding scope of practice.

Authorizing statute(s): 50-6-203, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 50-6-101, 50-6-105, 50-6-201, 50-6-202, 50-6-203, 50-6-301, 50-6-302, MCA

History: NEW, 2020 MAR p. 679, Eff. 4/18/20; TRANS and AMD, from 24.156.2753, 2026 MAR, Notice No. 2025-149, Eff. 1/10/26.