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2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.153 - Intervention pain management, practice of only by licensed physician, when — board to promulgate rules — expiration date.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2012
334.153. Intervention pain management, practice of only by licensed physician, when — board to promulgate rules — expiration date. —
1. No person other than a physician licensed under this chapter shall perform the following interventions in the course of diagnosing or treating pain which is chronic, persistent and intractable, or occurs outside of a surgical, obstetrical, or postoperative course of care:
(1) Ablation of targeted nerves;
(2) Percutaneous precision needle placement within the spinal column with placement of drugs, such as local anesthetics, steroids, and analgesics, in the spinal column under fluoroscopic guidance. The provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to interlaminar lumbar epidural injections performed in a hospital as defined in section 197.020 or an ambulatory surgery center as defined in section 197.200 if the standard of care for Medicare reimbursement for interlaminar or translaminar lumbar epidural injections is changed after August 28, 2012, to allow reimbursement only with the use of image guidance; or
(3) Laser or endoscopic discectomy, or the surgical placement of intrathecal infusion pumps, and or spinal cord stimulators.
2. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit or restrict the performance of surgical or obstetrical anesthesia services or postoperative pain control by a certified registered nurse anesthetist pursuant to subsection 7 of section 334.104 or by an anesthesiologist assistant licensed pursuant to sections 334.400 to 334.434
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3. The state board of registration for the healing arts may promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this section, except that such authority shall not apply to rulemaking authority to define or regulate the scope of practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010, that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028. This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2012, shall be invalid and void.
4. The provisions of this section shall automatically expire four years after August 28, 2012, unless reauthorized by an act of the general assembly.
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(L. 2012 S.B. 682)
Expires 8-28-16
*Section 334.434 does not exist.
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.155 - Applicability of chapter.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 1990
334.155. Applicability of chapter. —
1. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to any licensee of this chapter performing tasks which education or licensure qualify him to perform, in any setting.
2. This chapter does not apply to dentists licensed and lawfully practicing their profession within the provisions of chapter 332; to nurses licensed and lawfully practicing their profession within the provisions of chapter 335; to optometrists licensed and lawfully practicing their profession within the provisions of chapter 336; to pharmacists licensed and lawfully practicing their profession within the provisions of chapter 338; to podiatrists licensed and lawfully practicing their profession within the provisions of chapter 330; or to chiropractors licensed and lawfully practicing their profession within the provisions of chapter 331.
3. The provisions of this chapter shall not prevent a licensed physician from referring a patient to or delegating responsibilities to the professions exempted by subsection 2 of this section.
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(L. 1959 S.B. 50 § 16, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16, A.L. 1990 S.B. 737)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.157 - Board to promulgate certain rules relating to vaccines and immunizations.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 1993
334.157. Board to promulgate certain rules relating to vaccines and immunizations. —
The state board of registration for the healing arts, in consultation with the department of health and senior services, shall promulgate rules and regulations requiring physicians to:
(1) Administer hepatitis B vaccine and immunoglobulin to neonates in keeping with standards of current medical practice in any instance in which the blood test for hepatitis B performed in accordance with section 210.030 indicates the neonate has been exposed or is at risk of exposure to hepatitis B; and
(2) Recommend to the parents or legal guardians of any neonate who is not found to have been exposed or at risk of exposure to hepatitis B that the neonate receive hepatitis B vaccine in accordance with standards of current medical practice, upon receipt of informed written consent of the parents or legal guardians.
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(L. 1993 H.B. 522 § 3)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.160 - Right of school to recognition, how determined.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 1981, 2 histories
334.160. Right of school to recognition, how determined. —
The decision of the board to deny recognition to or withdraw recognition from a school as a reputable professional school of good standing, and the action of the board in refusing to permit an applicant to take an examination, is subject to the provisions of chapter 621.
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(RSMo 1939 § 9984, A.L. 1945 p. 1147, A.L. 1959 § 14, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16)
Prior revision: 1929 § 9114
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.170 - Issuance or acceptance of false diploma or certificate, misdemeanor.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 1981, 2 histories
334.170. Issuance or acceptance of false diploma or certificate, misdemeanor. —
Any officer, agent or employee of any professional school or college, whether organized as a corporation, association, partnership, common law trust, or individually owned and operated, who knowingly permits the issuance of any diploma or any certificate of graduation from any such school or college as aforesaid to anyone, or anyone who knowingly accepts or receives such certificate or diploma, unless the recipient or beneficiary thereof has actually attended in good faith at least eighty percent of the minimum curriculum prescribed in this chapter for such character of schools in this or some other state, and has received instruction in and has satisfactorily passed all the courses and subjects purported
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to be required by said school for completion of its course, and has actually been granted a degree by vote of the trustees of said college or school, shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
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(RSMo 1939 § 9985, A.L. 1959 S.B. 50 § 15, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16)
Prior revision: 1929 § 9115
*Word "purporting" appears in original rolls.
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.190 - Practice of midwifery limited.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 1959, 2 histories
334.190. Practice of midwifery limited. —
It is unlawful for any person licensed as a midwife only to engage in any other branch of medical practice or to advertise herself as doctor, doctress or physician or to use any letters before or after her name on a sign or otherwise, indicating that she is authorized to or does engage in any other branch of medical practice.
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(RSMo 1939 § 9993, A.L. 1945 p. 1154, A.L. 1959 S.B. 50 § 17)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 9123; 1919 § 7339; 1909 § 8320
CROSS REFERENCE:
Certified midwives, services related to pregnancy permitted, when, 376.1753
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.230 - Unlawful practices, injunction procedure.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 1981
334.230. Unlawful practices, injunction procedure. —
l. Upon application by the board, and the necessary burden having been met, a court of general jurisdiction may grant an injunction, restraining order or other order as may be appropriate to enjoin a person from:
(1) Offering to engage or engaging in the performance of any acts or practices for which a certificate of registration or authority, permit or license is required by this chapter upon a showing that such acts or practices were performed or offered to be performed without a certificate of registration or authority, permit or license; or
(2) Engaging in any practice or business authorized by a certificate of registration or authority, permit or license issued pursuant to this chapter upon a showing that the holder presents a substantial probability of serious danger to the health, safety or welfare of any resident of the state or client or patient of the licensee.
2. Any such action shall be commenced either in the county in which such conduct occurred or in the county in which the defendant resides.
3. Any action brought under this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any penalty provided by this chapter and may be brought concurrently with other actions to enforce this chapter.
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(L. 1959 S.B. 50 § 20, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.240 - Investigation and commencement of prosecutions.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2008
334.240. Investigation and commencement of prosecutions. —
Upon receiving information that any provision of sections 334.010, 334.190 and 334.250 has been or is being violated, the secretary of the board or other person designated by the board shall investigate, and upon probable cause appearing, the secretary shall, under the direction of the board, file a complaint with the administrative hearing commission or appropriate official or court. All such complaints shall be handled as provided by rule promulgated pursuant to section 324.002.
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(L. 1959 S.B. 50 § 19, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16, A.L. 2008 S.B. 788)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.245 - Abortions, only physicians to perform — violations, penalty.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2010
334.245. Abortions, only physicians to perform — violations, penalty. —
1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary that may allow a person to provide services relating to pregnancy, including prenatal, delivery, and postpartum services, no person other than a licensed physician is authorized to perform or induce an abortion.
2. Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a class B felony.
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(L. 2010 S.B. 793)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.250 - Unlawful practice, fraudulent filing of license or identification, penalties.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories, see footnote
334.250. Unlawful practice, fraudulent filing of license or identification, penalties. —
1. Any person who violates section 334.010 shall, upon conviction, be adjudged guilty of a class D felony for each and every offense; and treating each patient is considered a separate offense.
2. Any person filing or attempting to file as his own a license of another, or forged affidavit of identification, shall be guilty of a class D felony and upon conviction thereof shall be subjected to such fine and imprisonment as is provided by the statutes of this state for the crime of forgery.
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(L. 1959 S.B. 50 § 19, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16, A.L. 1990 S.B. 737, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491)
Effective 1-01-17
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.252 - Physicians prohibited referral to certain physical therapists, definitions.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 01 Jan 1995, see footnote
334.252. Physicians prohibited referral to certain physical therapists, definitions. —
As used in this section and section 334.253, the following terms mean:
(1)
"Board"
, the state board of registration for the healing arts in the state of Missouri;
(2)
"Entity"
, any individual, partnership, firm, corporation, or other business entity which provides, furnishes, or refers physical therapy services;
(3)
"Fair market value"
, value in arms length transactions, consistent with the general market value and, with respect to rentals or leases, the value of rental property for general commercial purposes, not taking into account its intended use, and, in the case of a lease of space, not adjusted to reflect the additional value the prospective lessee or lessor would attribute to the proximity or convenience to the lessor where the lessor is a potential source of patient referrals to the lessee;
(4)
"Joint venture"
, any ownership or investment interest or compensation arrangement between physicians and an entity providing physical therapy services;
(5)
"Physician"
, any physician licensed under chapter 334;
(6)
"Referral"
, any referral or prescription, written or verbal, for physical therapy service;
(7)
"Remuneration"
includes any remuneration, directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in-cash or in-kind arising out of a compensation arrangement of any kind. Remuneration does not include any payment by a lessee or lessor for the use of premises or equipment as long as all of the following five standards are met:
(a) The lease agreement is set out in writing and signed by the parties;
(b) The lease specifies the premises or equipment covered by the lease;
(c) If the lease is intended to provide the lessee with access to the premises or to the equipment for periodic intervals of time, rather than on a full-time basis for a term of the lease, the lease shall specify exactly the schedule of such intervals, their precise length, and the exact rent for such intervals;
(d) The term of the lease is not for less than one year;
(e) The aggregate rental charge is set in advance, is consistent with fair market in arms length transactions, and is not determined in a manner that takes into account the volume or value of any referrals or business otherwise generated between the parties;
(8)
"Rural area"
, a county with a population density of no greater than one hundred persons per square mile, as defined by the latest United States Census.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 1377 § 1 subsec. 1)
Effective 1-01-95
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.260 - Midwives licensed.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 1965
334.260. Midwives licensed. —
On August 29, 1959, all persons licensed under the provisions of chapter 334, RSMo 1949, as midwives shall be deemed to be licensed as midwives under this chapter and subject to all the provisions of this chapter.
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(L. 1959 S.B. 50 § 22, A.L. 1961 p. 500, A.L. 1965 p. 531)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.265 - Intoxicated person, motor vehicle accident, treatment for injuries, physician may report to law enforcement agencies, rule of confidentiality not to apply.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 01 Dec 1987, see footnote
334.265. Intoxicated person, motor vehicle accident, treatment for injuries, physician may report to law enforcement agencies, rule of confidentiality not to apply. —
Notwithstanding any other provision of law or rule of confidentiality to the contrary, any physician licensed under this chapter who treats a person who appears intoxicated, for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, may immediately report same to a highway patrol officer or local law enforcement agency.
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(L. 1987 S.B. 230 § 8)
Effective 12-01-87
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.285 - Maintenance of licensure or certification, requirement by state prohibited — definitions.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
Effective - 28 Aug 2016
334.285. Maintenance of licensure or certification, requirement by state prohibited — definitions. —
1. For purposes of this section, the following terms shall mean:
(1)
"Continuing medical education"
, continued postgraduate medical education intended to provide medical professionals with knowledge of new developments in their field;
(2)
"Maintenance of certification"
, any process requiring periodic recertification examinations to maintain specialty medical board certification;
(3)
"Maintenance of licensure"
, the Federation of State Medical Boards' proprietary framework for physician license renewal including additional periodic testing other than continuing medical education;
(4)
"Specialty medical board certification"
, certification by a board that specializes in one particular area of medicine and typically requires additional and more strenuous exams than state board of registration for the healing arts requirements to practice medicine.
2. The state shall not require any form of maintenance of licensure as a condition of physician licensure including requiring any form of maintenance of licensure tied to maintenance of certification. Current requirements including continuing medical education shall suffice to demonstrate professional competency.
3. The state shall not require any form of specialty medical board certification or any maintenance of certification to practice medicine within the state. There shall be no discrimination by the state board of registration for the healing arts or any other state agency against physicians who do not maintain specialty medical board certification including recertification.
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(L. 2016 H.B. 1682 § 334.280 merged with H.B. 1816)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.400 - Definitions.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2008, 2 histories
334.400. Definitions. —
As used in sections 334.400 to 334.430, the following terms shall mean:
(1)
"Anesthesiologist"
, a physician who has completed a residency in anesthesiology approved by the American Board of Anesthesiology or the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology;
(2)
"Anesthesiologist assistant"
, a person who meets each of the following conditions:
(a) Has graduated from an anesthesiologist assistant program accredited by the American Medical Association's Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or by its successor agency;
(b) Has passed the certifying examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants;
(c) Has active certification by the National Commission on Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants; and
(d) Provides health care services delegated by a licensed anesthesiologist;
(3)
"Anesthesiologist assistant supervision agreement"
, a written agreement, jointly agreed upon protocols or standing order between a supervising anesthesiologist and an anesthesiologist assistant, which provides for the delegation of health care services from a supervising anesthesiologist to an anesthesiologist assistant and the review of such services;
(4)
"Applicant"
, any individual who seeks to become licensed as an anesthesiologist assistant;
(5)
"Continuing education"
, the offering of instruction or information to license holders for the purpose of maintaining or increasing skills necessary for the safe and competent practice of anesthetic care;
(6)
"Department"
, the department of commerce and insurance or a designated agency thereof;
(7)
"Immediately available"
, in the same physical location or facility in which the services are provided;
(8)
"Physician"
, an individual licensed pursuant to this chapter to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery;
(9)
"Supervision"
, medical direction by an anesthesiologist of an anesthesiologist assistant as defined in conditions of 42 CFR 415.110 which limits supervision to no more than four anesthesiologist assistants concurrently.
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(L. 2003 H.B. 390, A.L. 2008 S.B. 788)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.404 - Licensure, application, fee, contents — license duration — renewal — lost or stolen license, replacement of.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2003
334.404. Licensure, application, fee, contents — license duration — renewal — lost or stolen license, replacement of. —
1. Each person desiring a license pursuant to sections 334.400 to 334.430 shall make application to the board upon such forms and in such manner as may be prescribed by the board and shall pay the required application fee as set by the board. The application fee shall cover the cost of issuing the license and shall not be refundable. Each application shall contain a statement that it is made under oath or affirmation and that its representations are true and correct to the best knowledge and belief of the person signing the application, subject to the penalties of making a false declaration or affidavit. Such application shall include proof of certification from the National Commission on Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants or its successor, date of the certification, any identification numbers, and any other information necessary for the board to verify the certification.
2. The board, upon approval of the application from an applicant, shall issue a license to such applicant.
3. A license is valid for two years from the date it is issued and may be renewed biennially by filing an application for renewal with the board and paying the required renewal fee as set by the board.
4. A blank form for application for renewal of licensure shall be mailed to each person licensed in this state at his or her last known office or residence address.
5. A new license to replace any license lost, destroyed, or mutilated may be issued to any applicant, subject to rules and regulations issued by the board upon the payment of a reasonable fee.
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(L. 2003 H.B. 390)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.406 - Temporary license issued, when, procedure.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2003
334.406. Temporary license issued, when, procedure. —
Notwithstanding any of the provisions of sections 334.400 to 334.430, the board may issue a temporary license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant to an applicant that has taken the examination and is awaiting the results. A temporary license may be granted upon the payment of a temporary license fee, the submission of all required documents, and the applicant meeting the necessary qualifications, as defined by board rule. The temporary license shall be valid until the results of the examination are announced. The temporary license may be renewed at the discretion of the board and upon payment of the temporary license fee.
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(L. 2003 H.B. 390)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.408 - Inactive license status granted, when — return to active status, procedure.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2003
334.408. Inactive license status granted, when — return to active status, procedure. —
1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to sections 334.400 to 334.430 may apply to the board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and a determination by the board that the licensee meets the requirements defined by board rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person that has an inactive license or has discontinued the practice of an anesthesiologist assistant because of retirement shall not practice as an anesthesiologist assistant within this state.
2. During the period of inactive status, the licensee shall not be required to comply with the board's minimum requirements for continuing education.
3. If a licensee is granted inactive status, the licensee may return to active status by notifying the board of the intention to resume the practice of an anesthesiologist assistant, paying the appropriate fees, and meeting all established licensure requirements of the board as a condition of reinstatement.
4. Any licensee that allows the license to become inactive for a period of five years or less may return the license to active status by notifying the board in advance of such intention, paying the appropriate fees, and meeting all established licensure requirements of the board, excluding the licensing examination, as a condition of reinstatement.
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(L. 2003 H.B. 390)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.410 - Retirement, affidavit to be filed with board — renewal of registration for resumption of practice.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2003
334.410. Retirement, affidavit to be filed with board — renewal of registration for resumption of practice. —
Any person licensed to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant in this state who retires from such practice shall file with the board an affidavit, on a form to be furnished by the board, which states the date of retirement and such other facts to verify the retirement as defined by board rule. Registration with the board must be renewed pursuant to section 334.414 for any person that wants to resume the practice of an anesthesiologist assistant.
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(L. 2003 H.B. 390)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.412 - Licensure without examination permitted, when — reciprocal compacts permitted.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2003
334.412. Licensure without examination permitted, when — reciprocal compacts permitted. —
1. Upon the applicant paying a fee equivalent to the required licensing fee and furnishing the board with all locations of previous practice and licensure in chronological order, the board may, subject to the prescribed rules and regulations, license, without examination or additional certification, any qualified applicant that meets the requirements of this state including any person that is licensed in any state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia with the authority to practice in the same manner and to the same extent as an anesthesiologist assistant is authorized to practice pursuant to sections 334.400 to 334.430. Pursuant to sections 334.400 to 334.430, the board shall have the authority to negotiate reciprocal compacts with licensing boards of other states for the admission of licensed anesthesiologist assistants from Missouri to practice in other states.
2. The board shall issue a license to any anesthesiologist assistant, who is licensed in another jurisdiction and who has had no violations, suspensions, or revocations of a license, to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant in any jurisdiction, provided that, such person is licensed in a jurisdiction whose requirements are substantially equal to, or greater than, the requirements for licensure of anesthesiologist assistants in Missouri at the time the applicant applies for licensure.
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(L. 2003 H.B. 390)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.416 - Renewal of certificate of registration, when, procedure, fee.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2003
334.416. Renewal of certificate of registration, when, procedure, fee. —
1. Every person licensed pursuant to sections 334.400 to 334.430 shall renew his or her certificate of registration on or before the registration renewal date. The application shall be made under oath on a form furnished by the board. The application shall include, but not be limited to, disclosure of the following:
(1) The applicant's full name and his or her office and residence address;
(2) The date and number of his or her license;
(3) All final disciplinary actions taken against the applicant by any professional medical or osteopathic association or society, licensed hospital or medical staff of the hospital, state, territory, federal, agency, or country; and
(4) Information concerning the applicant's current physical and mental fitness to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant.
2. A blank form for application for registration shall be mailed to each person licensed in this state at his or her last known office or residence address. The failure to receive the application form does not relieve any person of the duty to register and pay the fee required pursuant to sections 334.400 to 334.430 nor be exempt from the penalties provided pursuant to sections 334.400 to 334.430 for failure to register.
3. If a person licensed, certified, or registered by the board does not renew such license, certification, or registration for two consecutive renewal periods, such license, certification, or registration shall be deemed void.
4. An application for registration pursuant to sections 334.400 to 334.430 shall be accompanied with a registration fee to be payable to the director of revenue. If the application is filed and the fee paid after the registration renewal date, a delinquent fee shall be paid. The delinquent fee may be waived by the board based on extenuating circumstances as defined by board rule.
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(L. 2003 H.B. 390)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.418 - Certificate required to practice, not required, when.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2003
334.418. Certificate required to practice, not required, when. —
1. Except as provided in subsection 2 of this section, no person shall practice as an anesthesiologist assistant unless the person holds a current, valid certificate of registration issued pursuant to sections 334.400 to 334.430 to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant.
2. The provision of subsection 1 of this section shall not apply to the following:
(1) A person participating in a training program leading toward certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants, as long as the person is supervised by an anesthesiologist;
(2) An individual participating in a hospital residency program in preparation to practice as an anesthesiologist; and
(3) Any person who is otherwise authorized by subsection 2 of section 334.428 to perform any of the activities that an anesthesiologist assistant is authorized to perform.
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(L. 2003 H.B. 390)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.420 - Continuing education requirements, waiver of requirements, when.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2003
334.420. Continuing education requirements, waiver of requirements, when. —
The board shall not renew any certificate of registration unless the anesthesiologist assistant has provided satisfactory evidence that the board's minimum requirements for continuing education have been met. The board's minimum requirements for continuing education shall include, but are not limited to, the successful completion of the examination for continued demonstration of qualifications once every six years, as authorized by the National Commission on Certification
*
of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) or its successor. At the discretion of the board, compliance with the provision of this section may be waived for an anesthesiologist assistant that has discontinued the practice of an anesthesiologist assistant due to retirement.
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(L. 2003 H.B. 390)
*Words "on Certification" do not appear in original rolls.
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.422 - Fees, deposit in board of registration for the healing arts fund, use of funds.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2003
334.422. Fees, deposit in board of registration for the healing arts fund, use of funds. —
1. All fees payable pursuant to the provisions of sections 334.400 to 334.430 shall be collected by the division of professional registration, which shall transmit them to the department of revenue for deposit in the state treasury to the credit of the board of registration for the healing arts fund.
2. Upon appropriation by the general assembly, the money in the fund shall be used to administer the provisions of sections 334.400 to 334.430.
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(L. 2003 H.B. 390)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.424 - Supervision required by anesthesiologist, limitations — written practice protocol required.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2003
334.424. Supervision required by anesthesiologist, limitations — written practice protocol required. —
1. An anesthesiologist assistant shall practice only under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist who is physically present or immediately available. A supervising anesthesiologist shall be allowed to supervise up to four anesthesiologist assistants consistent with federal rules or regulations for reimbursement for anesthesia services.
2. Each anesthesiologist who agrees to act as the supervising anesthesiologist of an anesthesiologist assistant shall adopt a written practice protocol that is consistent with sections 334.400 to 334.430 and delineates the services that the anesthesiologist assistant is authorized to provide and the manner in which the anesthesiologist will supervise the anesthesiologist assistant. The provisions of the protocol shall be based on relevant quality assurance standards, including regular review by the supervising anesthesiologist of the medical records of the patients cared for by the anesthesiologist assistant.
3. The supervising anesthesiologist shall oversee the anesthesiologist assistant in accordance with the terms of the protocol and any rules and regulations as defined by the board for the supervision of an anesthesiologist assistant. The board may randomly audit or inspect any written practice protocol under which an anesthesiologist assistant works.
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(L. 2003 H.B. 390)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.426 - Hospitals may limit function of anesthesiologist assistants, procedure.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2003
334.426. Hospitals may limit function of anesthesiologist assistants, procedure. —
Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 334.400 to 334.430, or the rules of the Missouri state board of registration for the healing arts, the governing body of every hospital shall have full authority to limit the functions and activities that an anesthesiologist assistant performs in such hospital. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require any hospital to hire an anesthesiologist who is not already employed as a physician prior to August 28, 2003.
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(L. 2003 H.B. 390)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.428 - Anesthesiologist assistant, use of title permitted, when — penalty.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2003
334.428. Anesthesiologist assistant, use of title permitted, when — penalty. —
1. No person shall put forth to the public any title or description that includes the words "licensed anesthesiologist assistant" as defined in section 334.404 unless the person is duly licensed pursuant to the provisions of sections 334.400 to 334.430.
2. Nothing in sections 334.400 to 334.430 shall be construed as prohibiting any individual, regardless of whether the individual is licensed pursuant to sections 334.400 to 334.430, from providing the services of anesthesiologist assistant, so long as those services are lawfully performed pursuant to the individual's scope of practice as authorized by law, regulation, and hospital or medical staff policies or credentialing standards.
3. Notwithstanding the specified penalty in section 334.414, any person found guilty of violating any provision of subsections 1 and 2 of this section shall be guilty of an infraction and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided by law. For purposes of this subsection, the maximum fine for a violation of this section shall be two hundred dollars.
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(L. 2003 H.B. 390)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.500 - Definitions.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2008
334.500. Definitions. —
As used in sections 334.500 to 334.685, the following terms mean:
(1)
"Board"
, the state board of registration for the healing arts in the state of Missouri;
(2)
"Physical therapist"
, a person who is licensed to practice physical therapy;
(3)
"Physical therapist assistant"
, a person who is licensed as a physical therapist assistant by the board or a person who was actively engaged in practice as a physical therapist assistant on August 28, 1993;
(4)
"Practice of physical therapy"
, the examination, treatment and instruction of human beings to assess, prevent, correct, alleviate and limit physical disability, movement dysfunction, bodily malfunction and pain from injury, disease and any other bodily condition, such term includes, but is not limited to, the administration, interpretation and evaluation of physical therapy tests and measurements of bodily functions and structures; the planning, administration, evaluation and modification of treatment and instruction, including the use of physical measures, activities and devices, for preventive and therapeutic purposes; and the provision of consultative, educational, research and other advisory services for the purpose of reducing the incidence and severity of physical disability, movement dysfunction, bodily malfunction and pain does not include the use of surgery or obstetrics or the administration of x-radiation, radioactive substance, diagnostic x-ray, diagnostic laboratory electrocautery, electrosurgery or invasive tests or the prescribing of any drug or medicine or the administration or dispensing of any drug or medicine other than a topical agent administered or dispensed upon the direction of a physician. Physical therapists may perform electromyography and nerve conduction tests but may not interpret the results of the electromyography or nerve conduction test. Physical therapists shall practice physical therapy within the scope of their education and training as provided in sections 334.500 to 334.620.
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(L. 1969 H.B. 39 § 1, A.L. 1993 H.B. 564, A.L. 1995 S.B. 452, A.L. 1996 H.B. 999, A.L. 2008 S.B. 788)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.507 - Continuing education requirements.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 1998
334.507. Continuing education requirements. —
Each person licensed pursuant to sections 334.500 to 334.685 shall accumulate thirty hours of continuing education every two years to be eligible for relicensure, as follows:
(1) Continuing education shall be obtained through courses approved by the Missouri advisory commission for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants;
(2) Ten hours of continuing education shall be equivalent to one continuing education unit;
(3) Adherence to the continuing education requirement shall be reviewed for licensure renewal in each even-numbered year and shall include all approved continuing education courses taken during the previous two years.
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(L. 1998 H.B. 1601, et al.)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.510 - License required, effective when.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 1995
334.510. License required, effective when. —
After October 13, 1970, no person shall hold himself or herself out as being a physical therapist or a licensed physical therapist in this state, unless such person is licensed and registered in accordance with the provisions of sections 334.500 to 334.620.
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(L. 1969 H.B. 39 § 2, A.L. 1995 S.B. 452)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.520 - Board to license.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 1995
334.520. Board to license. —
The board shall license by examination, or otherwise as provided in sections 334.500 to 334.620, all physical therapists in this state, who meet the requirements of sections 334.500 to 334.620.
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(L. 1969 H.B. 39 § 3, A.L. 1995 S.B. 452)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.525 - Inactive license status permitted, when, procedure.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2008
334.525. Inactive license status permitted, when, procedure. —
1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any person licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant under this chapter may apply to the state board of registration for the healing arts for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by the board by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive or who has discontinued his or her practice because of retirement shall not practice his or her profession within this state. Such person may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.
2. If a licensee is granted inactive status, the licensee may return to active status by notifying the board in advance of his or her intention, paying the appropriate fees, and meeting all established requirements of the board as a condition of reinstatement.
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(L. 2008 S.B. 788)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 334 - Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers › Section 334.540 - License without examination, when — reciprocal agreements authorized.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 334
• Effective - 28 Aug 2008, 2 histories
334.540. License without examination, when — reciprocal agreements authorized. —
1. The board shall issue a license to any physical therapist who possesses an active license in another jurisdiction and who has had no violations, suspensions or revocations of a license to practice physical therapy in any jurisdiction, provided that, such person is licensed in a jurisdiction whose requirements are substantially equal to, or greater than, the requirements for licensure of physical therapists in Missouri at the time the applicant applies for licensure.
2. Every applicant for a license pursuant to this section, upon making application and showing the necessary qualifications as provided in subsection 1 of this section, shall be required to pay the same fee as the fee required to be paid by applicants who apply to take the examination before the board. Within the limits provided in this section, the board may negotiate reciprocal compacts with licensing boards of other states for the admission of licensed practitioners from Missouri in other states.
3. The applicant shall pass a test administered by the board on the laws and rules related to practice of physical therapy in Missouri.
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(L. 1969 H.B. 39 § 5, A.L. 1974 S.B. 336, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16, A.L. 1988 H.B. 1328, A.L. 1995 S.B. 452, A.L. 2004 S.B. 1122 merged with S.B. 1181, A.L. 2008 S.B. 788)