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MT Code § 37-20-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20. Physician Assistants|Part 2. Board of Medical Examiners|37-20-201. Repealed

  37-20-201. Repealed. Sec. 32, Ch. 519, L. 2005.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 380, L. 1981.
MT Code § 37-20-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20. Physician Assistants|Part 2. Board of Medical Examiners|37-20-202. Adoption of rules

  37-20-202. Adoption of rules. The board may adopt administrative rules to implement the provisions of this chapter and set forth grounds for disciplinary action.   History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 380, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 97, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 446, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 419, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 519, L. 2005.
MT Code § 37-20-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20. Physician Assistants|Part 2. Board of Medical Examiners|37-20-203. Licensing of physician assistants

  37-20-203. Licensing of physician assistants. The board may issue either an active or inactive license to a physician assistant applying for a license or license renewal in Montana.   History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 419, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 492, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 519, L. 2005.
MT Code § 37-20-301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20. Physician Assistants|Part 3. Supervision Agreements|37-20-301. Requirements for use of physician assistant -- supervision agreement -- duties and delegation agreement -- content -- approval -- filing

  37-20-301. Requirements for use of physician assistant -- supervision agreement -- duties and delegation agreement -- content -- approval -- filing. (1) A physician, office, firm, state institution, or professional service corporation may not employ or make use of the services of a physician assistant in the practice of medicine, as defined in 37-3-102, and as provided in this chapter and a physician assistant may not be employed or practice as a physician assistant unless the physician assistant:   (a) is supervised by a physician licensed in this state;   (b) is licensed by the board;   (c) has submitted a physician assistant supervision agreement to the board on a form prescribed by the department; and   (d) has paid to the board the applicable fees required by the board.   (2) A supervising physician and the supervised physician assistant shall execute a duties and delegation agreement constituting a contract that defines the physician assistant's professional relationship with the supervising physician and the limitations on the physician assistant's practice under the supervision of the supervising physician. The agreement must be kept current, by amendment or substitution, to reflect changes in the duties of each party occurring over time. The board may by rule specify other requirements for the agreement. A physician assistant licensed by the board before October 1, 2005, shall execute a duties and delegation agreement with a supervising physician by October 1, 2006.   (3) A physician assistant and the physician assistant's supervising physician shall keep the supervision agreement and the duties and delegation agreement at their place of work and provide a copy upon request to a health care provider, a health care facility, a state or federal agency, the board, and any other individual who requests one.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 380, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 97, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 446, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 419, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 62, Ch. 467, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 519, L. 2005.
MT Code § 37-20-302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20. Physician Assistants|Part 3. Supervision Agreements|37-20-302. Application for and renewal of license -- fees

  37-20-302. Application for and renewal of license -- fees. (1) A person desiring to practice as a physician assistant shall submit an application to the department on a form prescribed by the department and pay all applicable fees to the department. The applicant shall provide the authorization necessary for the release of records or other information necessary for licensure to the department. The burden of proving that the applicant has complied with all application requirements is on the applicant. However, the department may make an independent investigation to determine whether the applicant possesses the required qualifications and whether the applicant has ever committed unprofessional conduct.   (2) In order to renew a license, a physician assistant shall pay to the department a renewal fee as prescribed by the board. The renewal fee must be paid before the expiration date of the license, as set forth in department rule. The department shall send renewal notices before the renewal is due. Except as provided in 37-1-138, failure to pay a renewal fee results in the expiration of the license.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 380, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 274, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 277, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 97, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 540, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 419, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 73, Ch. 429, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 492, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 224, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 271, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 63, Ch. 467, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 519, L. 2005.
MT Code § 37-20-303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20. Physician Assistants|Part 3. Supervision Agreements|37-20-303. Exemptions from licensure requirement

  37-20-303. Exemptions from licensure requirement. (1) This chapter does not prohibit or require a license as a physician assistant for the rendering of medical or medically related services if the service rendered is within the applicable scope of practice for any of the following individuals:   (a) a physician assistant providing services in an emergency or catastrophe, as provided in 37-20-410;   (b) a federally employed physician assistant;   (c) a registered nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, or a medication aide licensed or authorized pursuant to Title 37, chapter 8;   (d) a student physician assistant when practicing in a hospital or clinic in which the student is training;   (e) a physical therapist licensed pursuant to Title 37, chapter 11;   (f) a medical assistant, as provided in 37-3-104;   (g) an emergency care provider licensed pursuant to Title 50, chapter 6; or   (h) any other medical or paramedical practitioner, specialist, or medical assistant, technician, or aide when licensed or authorized pursuant to laws of this state.   (2) A licensee or other individual referred to in subsection (1) who is not a licensed physician assistant may not use the title "PA" or "PA-C" or any other word or abbreviation to indicate or induce others to believe that the individual is a physician assistant.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 380, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 97, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 224, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 243, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 519, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 220, L. 2019.
MT Code § 37-20-401 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20. Physician Assistants|Part 4. Regulation of Practice|37-20-401. Definitions

  37-20-401. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Board" means the Montana state board of medical examiners established in 2-15-1731.   (2) "Duties and delegation agreement" means a written contract between the supervising physician and the physician assistant that meets the requirements of 37-20-301.   (3) "Physician assistant" means a member of a health care team, licensed by the board, who provides medical services that may include but are not limited to examination, diagnosis, prescription of medications, and treatment under the supervision of a physician licensed by the board.   (4) "Supervising physician" means a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy licensed by the board who agrees to a supervision agreement and a duties and delegation agreement.   (5) "Supervision agreement" means a written agreement between a supervising physician and a physician assistant providing for the supervision of the physician assistant.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 97, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 519, L. 2005.
MT Code § 37-20-402 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20. Physician Assistants|Part 4. Regulation of Practice|37-20-402. Criteria for licensing physician assistant

  37-20-402. Criteria for licensing physician assistant. A person may not be licensed as a physician assistant in this state unless the person:   (1) is of good moral character;   (2) is a graduate of a physician assistant training program accredited by the accreditation review commission on education for the physician assistant or, if accreditation was granted before 2001, accredited by the American medical association's committee on allied health education and accreditation or the commission on accreditation of allied health education programs; and   (3) has taken and passed an examination administered by the national commission on the certification of physician assistants.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 97, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 419, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 519, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 154, L. 2015.
MT Code § 37-20-403 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20. Physician Assistants|Part 4. Regulation of Practice|37-20-403. Physician assistant as agent of supervising physician -- degree of supervision required -- scope of practice

  37-20-403. Physician assistant as agent of supervising physician -- degree of supervision required -- scope of practice. (1) A physician assistant is considered the agent of the supervising physician with regard to all duties delegated to the physician assistant and is professionally and legally responsible for the care and treatment of a patient by a physician assistant licensed in accordance with this chapter. A health care provider shall consider the instructions of a physician assistant as being the instructions of the supervising physician as long as the instructions concern the duties delegated to the physician assistant.   (2) Onsite or direct supervision of a physician assistant by a supervising physician is not required if the supervising physician has provided a means of communication between the supervising physician and the physician assistant or an alternate means of supervision in the event of the supervising physician's absence.   (3) A physician assistant may diagnose, examine, and treat human conditions, ailments, diseases, injuries, or infirmities, either physical or mental, by any means, method, device, or instrumentality authorized by the supervising physician.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 97, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 74, Ch. 429, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 519, L. 2005.
MT Code § 37-20-404 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20. Physician Assistants|Part 4. Regulation of Practice|37-20-404. Prescribing and dispensing authority -- discretion of supervising physician on limitation of authority

  37-20-404. Prescribing and dispensing authority -- discretion of supervising physician on limitation of authority. (1) A physician assistant may prescribe, dispense, and administer drugs to the extent authorized by the supervising physician.   (2) All dispensing activities allowed by this section must comply with 37-2-104 and with packaging and labeling guidelines developed by the board of pharmacy under Title 37, chapter 7.   (3) The prescribing and dispensing authority granted a physician assistant may include the following:   (a) Prescribing, dispensing, and administration of Schedule III drugs listed in 50-32-226, Schedule IV drugs listed in 50-32-229, and Schedule V drugs listed in 50-32-232 is authorized.   (b) Prescribing, dispensing, and administration of Schedule II drugs listed in 50-32-224 may be authorized for limited periods not to exceed 34 days.   (c) Records on the dispensing and administration of scheduled drugs must be kept.   (d) A physician assistant shall maintain registration with the federal drug enforcement administration if the physician assistant is authorized by the supervising physician to prescribe controlled substances.   (e) A prescription written by a physician assistant must comply with regulations relating to prescription requirements adopted by the board of pharmacy.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 97, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 419, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 327, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 519, L. 2005.
MT Code § 37-20-405 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20. Physician Assistants|Part 4. Regulation of Practice|37-20-405. Billing

  37-20-405. Billing. A supervising physician, office, firm, institution, or other entity may bill for a service provided by a supervised physician assistant.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 97, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 419, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 519, L. 2005.
MT Code § 37-20-406 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20. Physician Assistants|Part 4. Regulation of Practice|37-20-406. Liaison to board

  37-20-406. Liaison to board. The Montana academy of physician assistants may appoint one person to serve as a nonvoting liaison to the board to represent the interests of physician assistants.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 97, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 519, L. 2005.
MT Code § 37-20-407 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20. Physician Assistants|Part 4. Regulation of Practice|37-20-407. and 37-20-408 reserved

  37-20-407 and 37-20-408 reserved.
MT Code § 37-20-409 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20. Physician Assistants|Part 4. Regulation of Practice|37-20-409. Repealed

  37-20-409. Repealed. Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 419, L. 1993.
MT Code § 37-20-410 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20. Physician Assistants|Part 4. Regulation of Practice|37-20-410. Participation in disaster and emergency care -- liability of physician assistant and supervising physician

  37-20-410. Participation in disaster and emergency care -- liability of physician assistant and supervising physician. (1) A physician assistant licensed in this state, licensed or authorized to practice in another state, territory, or possession of the United States, or credentialed as a physician assistant by a federal employer who provides medical care in response to an emergency or a federal, state, or local disaster may provide that care either without supervision as required by this chapter or with whatever supervision is available. The provision of care allowed by this subsection is limited to the duration of the emergency or disaster.   (2) A physician who supervises a physician assistant providing medical care in response to an emergency or disaster as described in subsection (1) need not comply with the requirements of this chapter applicable to supervising physicians.   (3) A physician assistant referred to in subsection (1) who voluntarily, gratuitously, and other than in the ordinary course of employment or practice renders emergency medical care during an emergency or disaster described in subsection (1) is not liable for civil damages for a personal injury resulting from an act or omission in providing that care if the injury is caused by simple or ordinary negligence and if the care is provided somewhere other than in a health care facility as defined in 50-5-101 or a physician's office where those services are normally provided.   (4) A physician who supervises a physician assistant voluntarily and gratuitously providing emergency care at an emergency or disaster described in subsection (1) is not liable for civil damages for a personal injury resulting from an act or omission in supervising the physician assistant if the injury is caused by simple or ordinary negligence on the part of the physician assistant providing the care or on the part of the supervising physician.   History: En. Sec. 31, Ch. 519, L. 2005.
MT Code § 37-20-411 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20. Physician Assistants|Part 4. Regulation of Practice|37-20-411. Unlawful acts

  37-20-411. Unlawful acts. A person who performs acts constituting the practice of medicine in this state acts unlawfully if the person:   (1) has not been issued a license pursuant to this chapter and is not exempt from the licensing requirement of this chapter; or   (2) has received a license pursuant to this chapter but has not completed a duties and delegation agreement or a supervision agreement.   History: En. Sec. 30, Ch. 519, L. 2005.
MT Code § 37-21-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 21. Dietitians (Repealed)|Part 1. General (Repealed)|37-21-101. Repealed

  37-21-101. Repealed. Sec. 51, Ch. 109, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 427, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 62, Ch. 418, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 91, Ch. 546, L. 1995.
MT Code § 37-21-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 21. Dietitians (Repealed)|Part 2. Department of Public Health and Human Services (Repealed)|37-21-201. Repealed

  37-21-201. Repealed. Sec. 51, Ch. 109, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 427, L. 1983.
MT Code § 37-21-301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 21. Dietitians (Repealed)|Part 3. Qualifications (Repealed)|37-21-301. Repealed

  37-21-301. Repealed. Sec. 51, Ch. 109, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 427, L. 1983.
MT Code § 37-21-302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 21. Dietitians (Repealed)|Part 3. Qualifications (Repealed)|37-21-302. Repealed

  37-21-302. Repealed. Sec. 51, Ch. 109, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 427, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 271, L. 2003.
MT Code § 37-21-401 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 21. Dietitians (Repealed)|Part 4. Remedies -- Penalty (Repealed)|37-21-401. through 37-21-404 reserved

  37-21-401 through 37-21-404 reserved.
MT Code § 37-21-405 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 21. Dietitians (Repealed)|Part 4. Remedies -- Penalty (Repealed)|37-21-405. Repealed

  37-21-405. Repealed. Sec. 51, Ch. 109, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 427, L. 1983.
MT Code § 37-21-406 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 21. Dietitians (Repealed)|Part 4. Remedies -- Penalty (Repealed)|37-21-406. Repealed

  37-21-406. Repealed. Sec. 51, Ch. 109, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 427, L. 1983.
MT Code § 37-22-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22. Social Work|Part 1. General|37-22-101. Purpose

  37-22-101. Purpose. (1) The legislature finds and declares that because the profession of social work profoundly affects the lives of people of this state, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the common good by:   (a) ensuring the ethical, qualified, and professional practice of social work; and   (b) instituting an effective mechanism for obtaining accurate public information regarding an applicant's criminal background:   (i) to prevent convicted criminal offenders who committed crimes relevant to working with children, the elderly, the mentally ill, or other vulnerable persons from obtaining a Montana social work license as an attempt to gain access to and perpetrate crimes against new victims; and   (ii) to protect the state from claims of negligence.   (2) This chapter and the rules promulgated under 37-22-201 set standards of qualification, education, training, and experience and establish professional ethics for those who seek to engage in the practice of social work as licensed social workers.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 544, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 460, L. 2007.
MT Code § 37-22-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22. Social Work|Part 1. General|37-22-102. Definitions

  37-22-102. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply:  (1) "Board" means the board of behavioral health established in 2-15-1744.   (2) "Department" means the department of labor and industry.   (3) "Licensee" means a person licensed under this chapter as a licensed baccalaureate social worker, a licensed master's social worker, or a licensed clinical social worker.   (4) "Psychotherapy" means the use of psychosocial methods within a professional relationship to assist a person to achieve a better psychosocial adaptation and to modify internal and external conditions that affect individuals, groups, or families in respect to behavior, emotions, and thinking concerning their interpersonal processes.   (5) "Social work" means the professional practice directed toward helping people achieve more adequate, satisfying, and productive social adjustments. The practice of social work involves special knowledge of social resources, human capabilities, and the roles that individual motivation and social influences play in determining behavior and involves diagnoses and the application of social work techniques, including:   (a) counseling and using psychotherapy with individuals, families, or groups;   (b) using psychotherapeutic techniques to treat an individual's perception of chronic pain;   (c) providing information and referral services;   (d) providing, arranging, or supervising the provision of social services;   (e) explaining and interpreting the psychosocial aspects in the situations of individuals, families, or groups;   (f) helping communities to organize to provide or improve social and health services;   (g) research or teaching related to social work; and   (h) administering, evaluating, and assessing tests if the licensee is qualified to administer the test and make the evaluation and assessment.   (6) "Social worker licensure candidate" means a person who is registered pursuant to 37-22-313 to engage in social work and earn supervised work experience necessary for licensure.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 544, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 572, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 129, Ch. 483, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 199, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 130, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 288, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 390, L. 2019; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 178, L. 2021.
MT Code § 37-22-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22. Social Work|Part 1. General|37-22-103. Levels of social worker licensure

  37-22-103. Levels of social worker licensure. Three levels of social worker licensure are available under this chapter:   (1) a licensed baccalaureate social worker, who meets the requirements of 37-22-307;   (2) a master's-level social worker, also known as a licensed master's social worker, who meets the requirements of 37-22-308; and   (3) a licensed clinical social worker, who meets the requirements of 37-22-301.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 390, L. 2019.