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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.2673 - Duty of Board to require applicant to report receipt of training in treatment of mental and emotional trauma and willingness to respond during emergency or disaster; maintenance and provision of related lists of names by Board; failure of applicant to comply not ground for denial; confidentiality of information.

1. The Board shall:
(a) Require each applicant for biennial registration as a physician or the renewal of a license as a physician assistant to:
(1) Report whether he or she has received training in the treatment of mental and emotional trauma immediately following an emergency or disaster, training in the short-term treatment of mental and emotional trauma or training in the long-term treatment of mental and emotional trauma; and
(2) If the applicant has received training in the treatment of mental and emotional trauma immediately following an emergency or disaster, describe the training and indicate if he or she is willing to respond immediately should an emergency or disaster arise at any location in this State;
(b) Maintain a list of each licensed physician and physician assistant and any training described in subparagraph (1) of paragraph (a) that the licensee has received and update the list at least annually to include information reported pursuant to paragraph (a) by licensees who registered or renewed their license during the immediately preceding year;
(c) Maintain a list of the names and contact information for physicians or physician assistants who indicate that they are willing to respond immediately should an emergency or disaster arise at any location in this State and whom the Board has determined have appropriate training to respond following an emergency or disaster; and
(d) Provide the lists maintained pursuant to paragraphs (b) and (c) upon request to a governmental entity responding to a state of emergency or declaration of a disaster by the Governor or the Legislature pursuant to NRS 414.070.
2. The Board shall not deny biennial registration as a physician or the renewal of a license as a physician assistant solely because the applicant has failed to comply with the requirements of paragraph (a) of subsection 1.
3. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (d) of subsection 1, any information obtained or maintained by the Board pursuant to this section is confidential.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 4157)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.2675 - Inquiry into and documentation of veteran status of new adult patients by physician or physician assistant; provision of contact information for Department of Veterans Services.

1. A physician or physician assistant may:
(a) Ask each new patient who is 18 years of age or older if he or she is a veteran and document the response in the medical record of the patient; and
(b) Provide the contact information for the Department of Veterans Services to any such patient who indicates that he or she is a veteran.
2. The Board may ask each applicant for the renewal of a license as a physician assistant or a biennial registration pursuant to NRS 630.267 if the applicant performs the actions described in subsection 1. If such a question is asked, the Board must allow the applicant to refuse to answer.
3. As used in this section, "veteran" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 417.125.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2693)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.2677 - Renewal of license as physician assistant: Requirements for application for simultaneous license to practice as physician assistant issued by State Board of Osteopathic Medicine; fees.

A person applying to renew a license to practice as a physician assistant pursuant to the provisions of this chapter who wishes to hold a simultaneous license to practice as a physician assistant pursuant to the provisions of chapter 633 of NRS must:
1. Indicate in the application that he or she wishes to hold a simultaneous license to practice as a physician assistant pursuant to the provisions of chapter 633 of NRS;
2. Apply:
(a) To renew a license to practice as a physician assistant to the Board pursuant to this chapter; and
(b) For a license to practice as a physician assistant to the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine pursuant to chapter 633 of NRS; and
3. Pay all applicable fees, including, without limitation:
(a) The fee for biennial simultaneous registration of a physician assistant pursuant to NRS 630.268; and
(b) The application and initial simultaneous license fee for a physician assistant pursuant to NRS 633.501.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 756)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.26825 - Regulations concerning licensure.

The Board shall adopt regulations establishing the requirements for the issuance of a license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant pursuant to NRS 630.2683 and a temporary license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant pursuant to NRS 630.2685, including, without limitation:
1. The required qualifications of an applicant for such a license or temporary license;
2. The academic or educational certificates, credentials or programs of study required of an applicant for such a license or temporary license;
3. The procedures for submitting an application for such a license or temporary license;
4. The standards of review for applications submitted pursuant to NRS 630.2683 and 630.2685 and procedures for the issuance of such licenses;
5. The testing or examination of applicants by the Board;
6. The renewal, revocation, suspension and termination of licenses;
7. The regulation and discipline of anesthesiologist assistants, including, without limitation, the reporting of complaints, conducting investigations of alleged misconduct and disciplinary proceedings;
8. The requirements for the supervision of an anesthesiologist assistant by a supervising anesthesiologist; and
9. Consistent with the provisions of NRS 630.2682, the duties which an anesthesiologist assistant may perform under the supervision of a supervising anesthesiologist.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1548)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.2683 - License: Requirements for issuance; contents of application; expiration; renewal.

1. The Board may issue a license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant to an applicant who:
(a) Graduated from an anesthesiologist assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or its predecessor or successor organization;
(b) Has passed a certification examination administered by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants, its successor organization or other nationally recognized organization for the certification of anesthesiologist assistants that has been reviewed and approved by the Board;
(c) Is certified by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants, its successor organization or other nationally recognized organization for the certification of anesthesiologist assistants that has been reviewed and approved by the Board;
(d) Submits an application for a license as an anesthesiologist assistant in accordance with the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 630.26825;
(e) Pays the application fee for the application for and issuance of a license as an anesthesiologist assistant required by NRS 630.268; and
(f) Meets the qualifications prescribed by the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 630.26825 to assist in the practice of medicine under the supervision of a supervising anesthesiologist.
2. An applicant for a license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant submitted pursuant to this section must include, without limitation, all the information required by the Board to complete the application.
3. A license issued by the Board pursuant to subsection 1 is valid for a period of 2 years and may be renewed in a manner consistent with the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 630.26825.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1547)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.26835 - Simultaneous license to practice as anesthesiologist assistant issued by State Board of Osteopathic Medicine: Application; fees.

A person applying for an anesthesiologist assistant license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter who wishes to hold a simultaneous license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant pursuant to the provisions of chapter 633 of NRS must:
1. Indicate in the application that he or she wishes to hold a simultaneous license as an anesthesiologist assistant pursuant to the provisions of chapter 633 of NRS;
2. Apply for a license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant to:
(a) The Board pursuant to this chapter; and
(b) The State Board of Osteopathic Medicine pursuant to chapter 633 of NRS; and
3. Pay all applicable fees, including, without limitation:
(a) The fee for application for and issuance of a simultaneous license as an anesthesiologist assistant pursuant to NRS 630.268; and
(b) The application and initial simultaneous license fee for an anesthesiologist assistant pursuant to NRS 633.501.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1549)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.2684 - Renewal of simultaneous license to practice as anesthesiologist assistant issued by State Board of Osteopathic Medicine: Application; fees.

A person applying to renew an anesthesiologist assistant license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter who wishes to hold a simultaneous anesthesiologist assistant license pursuant to the provisions of chapter 633 of NRS must:
1. Indicate in the application that he or she wishes to hold a simultaneous license as an anesthesiologist assistant pursuant to the provisions of chapter 633 of NRS;
2. Apply:
(a) To renew an anesthesiologist assistant license to the Board pursuant to this chapter; and
(b) For an anesthesiologist assistant license to the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine pursuant to chapter 633 of NRS; and
3. Pay all applicable fees, including, without limitation:
(a) The fee for biennial simultaneous registration of an anesthesiologist assistant pursuant to NRS 630.268; and
(b) The application and initial simultaneous license fee for an anesthesiologist assistant pursuant to NRS 633.501.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1549)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.26845 - Simultaneous license to practice as anesthesiologist assistant issued by State Board of Osteopathic Medicine: Application by holder of license as anesthesiologist assistant issued by Board of Medical Examiners at time other than with application for renewal; fees.

If a person licensed as an anesthesiologist assistant pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is not applying to renew his or her license and wishes to hold a simultaneous license as an anesthesiologist assistant pursuant to the provisions of chapter 633 of NRS, the person must:
1. Apply for an anesthesiologist assistant license to the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine pursuant to chapter 633 of NRS; and
2. Pay all applicable fees, including, without limitation:
(a) The fee for biennial simultaneous registration of an anesthesiologist assistant pursuant to NRS 630.268; and
(b) The application and initial simultaneous license fee for an anesthesiologist assistant pursuant to NRS 633.501.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1550)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.2685 - Temporary license.

1. The Board may issue a temporary license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant to an applicant who:
(a) Graduated from an anesthesiologist assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or its predecessor or successor organization or another program for educating and training anesthesiologist assistants but who has not yet passed the certification examination required by paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 630.2683;
(b) Submits an application for temporary licensure; and
(c) Pays the application fee required by NRS 630.268.
2. An applicant for a temporary license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant submitted pursuant to this section must include all the information required by the Board to complete the application.
3. An applicant issued a temporary license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant pursuant to subsection 1 must take the next available certification examination required by paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 630.2683 after receiving a temporary license.
4. A temporary license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant issued pursuant to subsection 1 is valid for a period of 1 year and is subject to any requirements established by the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 630.26825.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1548)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.26855 - Duty to identify as anesthesiologist assistant.

An anesthesiologist assistant licensed pursuant to NRS 630.2683 or 630.2685 shall identify himself or herself as an anesthesiologist assistant when engaged in professional duties.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1548)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.2686 - Rendering of emergency care in emergency or disaster without supervision of supervising anesthesiologist.

1. An anesthesiologist assistant licensed pursuant to NRS 630.2683 or 630.2685 who is responding to a need for medical care created by an emergency or disaster, as declared by a governmental agency, may render emergency care that is directly related to the emergency or disaster without the supervision of a supervising anesthesiologist as required by this chapter. The provisions of this subsection apply only for the duration of the emergency or disaster.
2. A supervising anesthesiologist who supervises an anesthesiologist assistant who is rendering emergency care that is directly related to an emergency or disaster, as described in subsection 1, is not required to meet the requirements set forth in this chapter for such supervision.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1548)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.26865 - Manner of supervision.

1. A supervising anesthesiologist shall be immediately available in such proximity to an anesthesiologist assistant during the performance of his or her duties that the supervising anesthesiologist is able to effectively reestablish direct contact with the patient to meet the medical needs of the patient and intervene to address any urgent or emergent clinical problems.
2. A supervising anesthesiologist shall supervise an anesthesiologist assistant in a manner consistent with any applicable federal rule or regulation for reimbursement for anesthesia services.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1549)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.2687 - Medical facility employing anesthesiologist assistant required to submit list of such personnel to Board; confidentiality of list; medical facilities required to confirm qualifications with Board before employment of anesthesiologist assistant.

1. Each medical facility in this State employing an anesthesiologist assistant shall submit to the Board a list of such personnel at least three times annually, as directed by the Board. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115, each list submitted to the Board pursuant to this subsection is confidential.
2. A medical facility shall, before hiring an anesthesiologist assistant, obtain validation from the Board that the prospective employee is licensed pursuant to the provisions of NRS 630.2683 or 630.2685, as applicable.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1549)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.269 - Regulations concerning licensure.

The Board shall adopt regulations regarding the licensure of perfusionists, including, without limitation:
1. The criteria for licensure as a perfusionist and the standards of professional conduct for holders of such a license;
2. The qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses, renewal of licenses and reciprocal licenses;
3. The requirements for any practical, oral or written examination for a license that the Board may require pursuant to NRS 630.2692, including, without limitation, the passing grade for such an examination;
4. The fees for examination and for reinstatement of expired licenses;
5. The requirements for continuing education for the renewal of a license;
6. A code of ethics for perfusionists; and
7. The procedures for the revocation, suspension or denial of a license for a violation of this chapter or the regulations of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2943)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.2691 - Requirements for licensing.

To be eligible for licensing by the Board as a perfusionist, an applicant must:
1. Be a natural person of good moral character;
2. Submit a completed application as required by the Board by the date established by the Board;
3. Submit any required fees by the date established by the Board;
4. Have successfully completed a perfusion education program approved by the Board, which must:
(a) Have been approved by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association before June 1, 1994; or
(b) Be a program that has educational standards that are at least as stringent as those established by the Accreditation Committee-Perfusion Education and approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs of the American Medical Association, or its successor;
5. Pass an examination required pursuant to NRS 630.2692; and
6. Comply with any other requirements set by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2943)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.2692 - Examinations.

1. The Board shall use the certification examinations given by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or its successor in determining the qualifications for granting a license to practice perfusion.
2. The Board shall notify each applicant of the results of the examination.
3. If a person who fails the examination makes a written request, the Board shall furnish the person with an analysis of his or her performance on the examination.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2944)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.2693 - Waiver of examination for certain applicants.

The Board shall waive the examination required pursuant to NRS 630.2692 for an applicant who at the time of application:
1. Is licensed as a perfusionist in another state, territory or possession of the United States, if the requirements for licensure are substantially similar to those required by the Board; or
2. Holds a current certificate as a certified clinical perfusionist issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or its successor before October 1, 2009.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2944)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.2694 - Issuance and display of license; notification of Board upon change of address.

1. The Board shall issue a license as a perfusionist to each applicant who proves to the satisfaction of the Board that the applicant is qualified for licensure. The license authorizes the applicant to represent himself or herself as a licensed perfusionist and to practice perfusion in this State subject to the conditions and limitations of this chapter.
2. Each licensed perfusionist shall:
(a) Display his or her current license in a location which is accessible to the public;
(b) Keep a copy of his or her current license on file at any health care facility where he or she provides services; and
(c) Notify the Board of any change of address in accordance with NRS 630.254.
3. As used in this section, "health care facility" means a medical facility or facility for the dependent licensed pursuant to chapter 449 of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2944)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.2695 - Expiration, renewal and reinstatement of licenses.

1. Each license issued pursuant to NRS 630.2694 expires on June 30, or if June 30 is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, on the next business day after June 30, of every odd-numbered year and may be renewed if, before the license expires, the holder of the license submits to the Board:
(a) A completed application for renewal on a form prescribed by the Board;
(b) Proof of completion of the requirements for continuing education prescribed by regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 630.269; and
(c) The applicable fee for renewal of the license prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 630.2691.
2. A license that expires pursuant to this section not more than 2 years before an application for renewal is made may be reinstated only if the applicant:
(a) Complies with the provisions of subsection 1; and
(b) Submits to the Board the fees:
(1) For the reinstatement of an expired license, prescribed by regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 630.269; and
(2) For each biennium that the license was expired, for the renewal of the license.
3. If a license has been expired for more than 2 years, a person may not renew or reinstate the license but must apply for a new license and submit to the examination required pursuant to NRS 630.2692.
4. The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each licensee not later than 60 days before his or her license expires. The notice must include the amount of the fee for renewal of the license.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2944; A 2011, 2859; 2015, 491)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.2696 - Temporary licenses.

1. The Board may issue a temporary license to practice perfusion in this State to a person who has not yet completed the examination required pursuant to NRS 630.2692 but who:
(a) Has completed an approved perfusion education program;
(b) Files an application; and
(c) Pays the required fee.
2. A perfusionist shall supervise and direct a temporarily licensed perfusionist at all times during which the temporarily licensed perfusionist performs perfusion.
3. A temporary license is valid for 1 year after the date it is issued and may be extended subject to regulation by the Board. The application for renewal must be signed by a supervising licensed perfusionist.
4. If a temporarily licensed perfusionist fails any portion of the examination required pursuant to NRS 630.2692, he or she shall immediately surrender the temporary license to the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2945)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.271 - Authorized services.

1. A physician assistant may perform such medical services as the physician assistant is authorized to perform by his or her supervising physician. Such services may include ordering home health care for a patient.
2. The Board and supervising physician shall limit the authority of a physician assistant to prescribe controlled substances to those schedules of controlled substances that the supervising physician is authorized to prescribe pursuant to state and federal law.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 512; A 1995, 1711; 1997, 682; 2001, 765; 2019, 147)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.273 - Initial license: Issuance and conditions.

The Board may issue a license to an applicant who is qualified under the regulations of the Board to perform medical services under the supervision of a supervising physician. The application for a license as a physician assistant must include all information required to complete the application.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 512; A 1975, 991; 1979, 555; 1985, 2233; 1997, 682, 2120; 1999, 520; 2001, 765; 2003, 16; 2005, 2715, 2807)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.2735 - Initial license: Requirements for simultaneous license to practice as physician assistant issued by State Board of Osteopathic Medicine; fees.

A person applying for a license to practice as a physician assistant pursuant to the provisions of this chapter who wishes to hold a simultaneous license to practice as a physician assistant pursuant to the provisions of chapter 633 of NRS must:
1. Indicate in the application that he or she wishes to hold a simultaneous license to practice as a physician assistant pursuant to the provisions of chapter 633 of NRS;
2. Apply for a license to practice as a physician assistant to:
(a) The Board pursuant to this chapter; and
(b) The State Board of Osteopathic Medicine pursuant to chapter 633 of NRS; and
3. Pay all applicable fees, including, without limitation:
(a) The fee for application for and issuance of a simultaneous license as a physician assistant pursuant to NRS 630.268; and
(b) The application and initial simultaneous license fee for a physician assistant pursuant to NRS 633.501.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 755)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.275 - Regulations concerning licensure.

The Board shall adopt regulations regarding the licensure of a physician assistant, including, but not limited to:
1. The educational and other qualifications of applicants.
2. The required academic program for applicants.
3. The procedures for applications for and the issuance of licenses.
4. The procedures deemed necessary by the Board for applications for and the initial issuance of licenses by endorsement pursuant to NRS 630.2751 or 630.2752.
5. The tests or examinations of applicants required by the Board.
6. The medical services which a physician assistant may perform, except that a physician assistant may not perform those specific functions and duties delegated or restricted by law to persons licensed as dentists, chiropractic physicians, naprapaths, podiatric physicians and optometrists under chapters 631, 634, 634B, 635 and 636, respectively, of NRS, or as hearing aid specialists.
7. The duration, renewal and termination of licenses, including licenses by endorsement. The Board shall not require a physician assistant to receive or maintain certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, or its successor organization, or by any other nationally recognized organization for the accreditation of physician assistants to satisfy any continuing education requirements for the renewal of licenses.
8. The grounds and procedures respecting disciplinary actions against physician assistants.
9. The supervision of medical services of a physician assistant by a supervising physician.
10. A physician assistant’s use of equipment that transfers information concerning the medical condition of a patient in this State electronically, telephonically or by fiber optics, including, without limitation, through telehealth, from within or outside this State or the United States.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 512; A 1985, 2233; 1993, 2217; 1997, 683; 2001, 765; 2013, 2015; 2015, 623, 3003, 3874; 2021, 760; 2023, 1675)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.2751 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance.

1. The Board may issue a license by endorsement to practice as a physician assistant to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this section. An applicant may submit to the Board an application for such a license if the applicant holds a corresponding valid and unrestricted license to practice as a physician assistant in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States.
2. An applicant for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section must submit to the Board with his or her application:
(a) Proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant:
(1) Satisfies the requirements of subsection 1;
(2) Has not been disciplined or investigated by the corresponding regulatory authority of the District of Columbia or any state or territory in which the applicant currently holds or has held a license to practice as a physician assistant; and
(3) Has not been held civilly or criminally liable for malpractice in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States;
(b) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints in the manner provided in NRS 630.167;
(c) An affidavit stating that the information contained in the application and any accompanying material is true and correct; and
(d) Any other information required by the Board.
3. Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a license by endorsement to practice as a physician assistant pursuant to this section, the Board shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Board to consider the application. Unless the Board denies the application for good cause, the Board shall approve the application and issue a license by endorsement to practice as a physician assistant to the applicant not later than:
(a) Forty-five days after receiving the application; or
(b) Ten days after the Board receives a report on the applicant’s background based on the submission of the applicant’s fingerprints,
whichever occurs later.
4. A license by endorsement to practice as a physician assistant may be issued at a meeting of the Board or between its meetings by the President and Executive Director of the Board. Such an action shall be deemed to be an action of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 2996; A 2019, 4270; 2021, 760)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.2755 - Simultaneous license to practice as physician assistant issued by State Board of Osteopathic Medicine: Application by holder of license as physician assistant issued by Board of Medical Examiners at time other than with application for renewal; fees.

If a person licensed to practice as a physician assistant pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is not applying to renew his or her license and wishes to hold a simultaneous license to practice as a physician assistant pursuant to the provisions of chapter 633 of NRS, the person must:
1. Apply for a license to practice as a physician assistant to the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine pursuant to chapter 633 of NRS; and
2. Pay all applicable fees, including, without limitation:
(a) The fee for biennial simultaneous registration of a physician assistant pursuant to NRS 630.268; and
(b) The application and initial simultaneous license fee for a physician assistant pursuant to NRS 633.501.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 756)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.276 - Licensed physician required to supervise respiratory care.

The practice of respiratory care must be performed under the direction of or pursuant to a prescription from a physician licensed to practice in this State, any other state, any territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 759)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.277 - Requirements; prohibitions; intern in respiratory care.

1. Every person who wishes to practice respiratory care in this State must:
(a) Have:
(1) A high school diploma; or
(2) A general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document;
(b) Complete an educational program for respiratory care which has been approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or its successor organization or the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care or its successor organization;
(c) Pass the examination as an entry-level or advanced practitioner of respiratory care administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care or its successor organization;
(d) Be certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care or its successor organization; and
(e) Be licensed to practice respiratory care by the Board and have paid the required fee for licensure.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person shall not:
(a) Practice respiratory care; or
(b) Hold himself or herself out as qualified to practice respiratory care,
in this State without complying with the provisions of subsection 1.
3. Any person who has completed the educational requirements set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection 1 may practice respiratory care pursuant to a program of practical training as an intern in respiratory care for not more than 12 months after completing those educational requirements.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 759; A 2009, 2959; 2011, 2860; 2013, 3293; 2015, 492)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.279 - Regulations concerning licensure.

The Board shall adopt regulations regarding the licensure of practitioners of respiratory care, including, without limitation:
1. Educational and other qualifications of applicants;
2. Required academic programs which applicants must successfully complete;
3. Procedures for applying for and issuing licenses;
4. Tests or examinations of applicants by the Board;
5. The types of medical services that a practitioner of respiratory care may perform, except that a practitioner of respiratory care may not perform those specific functions and duties delegated or otherwise restricted by specific statute to persons licensed as dentists, chiropractic physicians, naprapaths, podiatric physicians, optometrists, physicians, osteopathic physicians or hearing aid specialists pursuant to this chapter or chapter 631, 633, 634, 634B, 635, 636 or 637B of NRS, as appropriate, or persons who hold a license to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging or a limited license to engage in radiologic imaging pursuant to chapter 653 of NRS;
6. The duration, renewal and termination of licenses; and
7. The grounds and procedures for disciplinary actions against practitioners of respiratory care.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 759; A 2015, 2294; 2019, 2733; 2023, 1676)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.298 - Jurisdiction of Board over licensee unaffected by expiration or voluntary surrender of license.

The expiration of a license by operation of law or by order or decision of the Board or a court, or the voluntary surrender of a license by a licensee, does not deprive the Board of jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation of, or action or disciplinary proceeding against, the licensee or to render a decision suspending or revoking the license.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 3428)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.299 - Authority of Board or investigative committee to issue letter of warning, letter of concern or nonpunitive admonishment.

1. If the Board has reason to believe that a person has violated or is violating any provision of this chapter, the Board or any investigative committee of the Board may issue to the person a letter of warning, a letter of concern or a nonpunitive admonishment at any time before the Board has initiated any disciplinary proceedings against the person.
2. The issuance of such a letter or admonishment:
(a) Does not preclude the Board from initiating any disciplinary proceedings against the person or taking any disciplinary action against the person based on any conduct alleged or described in the letter or admonishment or any other conduct; and
(b) Does not constitute a final decision of the Board and is not subject to judicial review.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 3427; A 2005, 2515; 2009, 2960)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.304 - Misrepresentation in obtaining or renewing license; false advertising; practicing under another name; signing blank prescription forms; influencing patient to engage in sexual activity; discouraging second opinion; terminating care without adequate notice.

The following acts, among others, constitute grounds for initiating disciplinary action or denying licensure:
1. Obtaining, maintaining or renewing or attempting to obtain, maintain or renew a license to practice medicine by bribery, fraud or misrepresentation or by any false, misleading, inaccurate or incomplete statement.
2. Advertising the practice of medicine in a false, deceptive or misleading manner.
3. Practicing or attempting to practice medicine under another name.
4. Signing a blank prescription form.
5. Influencing a patient in order to engage in sexual activity with the patient or with others.
6. Attempting directly or indirectly, by way of intimidation, coercion or deception, to obtain or retain a patient or to discourage the use of a second opinion.
7. Terminating the medical care of a patient without adequate notice or without making other arrangements for the continued care of the patient.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 301; A 1985, 2236; 1987, 198)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.305 - Accepting compensation to influence evaluation or treatment; inappropriate division of fees; inappropriate referral to health facility, laboratory or commercial establishment; charging for services not rendered; aiding practice by unlicensed person; delegating responsibility to unqualified person; failing to disclose conflict of interest; failing to initiate performance of community service; exception.

1. The following acts, among others, constitute grounds for initiating disciplinary action or denying licensure:
(a) Directly or indirectly receiving from any person, corporation or other business organization any fee, commission, rebate or other form of compensation which is intended or tends to influence the physician’s objective evaluation or treatment of a patient.
(b) Dividing a fee between licensees except where the patient is informed of the division of fees and the division of fees is made in proportion to the services personally performed and the responsibility assumed by each licensee.
(c) Referring, in violation of NRS 439B.425, a patient to a health facility, medical laboratory or commercial establishment in which the licensee has a financial interest.
(d) Charging for visits to the physician’s office which did not occur or for services which were not rendered or documented in the records of the patient.
(e) Aiding, assisting, employing or advising, directly or indirectly, any unlicensed person to engage in the practice of medicine contrary to the provisions of this chapter or the regulations of the Board.
(f) Delegating responsibility for the care of a patient to a person if the licensee knows, or has reason to know, that the person is not qualified to undertake that responsibility.
(g) Failing to disclose to a patient any financial or other conflict of interest.
(h) Failing to initiate the performance of community service within 1 year after the date the community service is required to begin, if the community service was imposed as a requirement of the licensee’s receiving loans or scholarships from the Federal Government or a state or local government for the licensee’s medical education.
2. Nothing in this section prohibits a physician from forming an association or other business relationship with an optometrist pursuant to the provisions of NRS 636.373.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 301; A 1985, 2237; 1987, 198; 1989, 1114; 1991, 2437; 1993, 2302, 2596; 1995, 714, 2562)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.3062 - Failure to maintain proper medical records; altering medical records; making false report; failure to file or obstructing required report; failure to allow inspection and copying of medical records; failure to report other person in violation of chapter or regulations; failure to comply with certain requirements relating to controlled substances.

1. The following acts, among others, constitute grounds for initiating disciplinary action or denying licensure:
(a) Failure to maintain timely, legible, accurate and complete medical records relating to the diagnosis, treatment and care of a patient.
(b) Altering medical records of a patient.
(c) Making or filing a report which the licensee knows to be false, failing to file a record or report as required by law or knowingly or willfully obstructing or inducing another to obstruct such filing.
(d) Failure to make the medical records of a patient available for inspection and copying as provided in NRS 629.061, if the licensee is the custodian of health care records with respect to those records.
(e) Failure to comply with the requirements of NRS 630.3068.
(f) Failure to report any person the licensee knows, or has reason to know, is in violation of the provisions of this chapter, except for a violation of NRS 630.2672, or the regulations of the Board within 30 days after the date the licensee knows or has reason to know of the violation.
(g) Failure to comply with the requirements of NRS 453.163, 453.164, 453.226, 639.23507, 639.23535 and 639.2391 to 639.23916, inclusive, and any regulations adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant thereto.
(h) Fraudulent, illegal, unauthorized or otherwise inappropriate prescribing, administering or dispensing of a controlled substance listed in schedule II, III or IV.
2. As used in this section, "custodian of health care records" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.016.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 2223; A 1987, 199; 2001, 767; 2002 Special Session, 19; 2003, 3433; 2009, 2963; 2015, 493, 1170; 2017, 2763, 4411; 2019, 2201; 2021, 545)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.3065 - Knowing or willful disclosure of privileged communication; knowing or willful failure to comply with law, subpoena or order; knowing or willful failure to perform legal obligation.

The following acts, among others, constitute grounds for initiating disciplinary action or denying licensure:
1. Knowingly or willfully disclosing a communication privileged pursuant to a statute or court order.
2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 630.2672, knowingly or willfully failing to comply with:
(a) A regulation, subpoena or order of the Board or a committee designated by the Board to investigate a complaint against a physician;
(b) A court order relating to this chapter; or
(c) A provision of this chapter.
3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 457.301 and 630.2672, knowingly or willfully failing to perform a statutory or other legal obligation imposed upon a licensed physician, including a violation of the provisions of NRS 439B.410.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 302; A 1985, 2238; 1987, 200; 1989, 1663; 1993, 2302; 2015, 494; 2021, 545, 777)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.3066 - Prescribing or administering certain controlled substances for treatment of intractable pain or engaging in activity relating to medical use of cannabis not grounds for disciplinary action under certain circumstances.

A physician is not subject to disciplinary action solely for:
1. Prescribing or administering to a patient under his or her care a controlled substance which is listed in schedule II, III, IV or V by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to NRS 453.146, if the controlled substance is lawfully prescribed or administered for the treatment of intractable pain in accordance with the provisions of NRS 639.23507 and 639.2391 to 639.23916, inclusive, any regulations adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant thereto and any other regulations adopted by the Board of Medical Examiners.
2. Engaging in any activity in accordance with the provisions of chapter 678C of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 1647; A 1983, 337; 1995, 1734; 2001, 768, 3073; 2017, 4412; 2019, 3886)