21 NCAC 32W .0108        SCOPE OF PRACTICE

(a)  Anesthesiologist Assistants may provide anesthesia services only under the supervision of a Supervising Anesthesiologist and consistent with the Anesthesiologist Assistant's Supervision Agreement as defined by Rule .0101(10) of this Subchapter and the rules of this Subchapter.  No Anesthesiologist Assistant shall practice where a Supervising Anesthesiologist is not immediately available onsite to provide assistance to the Anesthesiologist Assistant.

(b)  Anesthesiologist Assistants may perform those duties and responsibilities that are delegated by their Supervising Anesthesiologist(s).  The duties and responsibilities delegated to an Anesthesiologist Assistant shall be consistent with the Anesthesiologist Assistant's Supervision Agreement and the rules of this Subchapter.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-18(c)(20); 90-18.5;

Temporary Adoption Eff. January 28, 2008;

Eff. April 1, 2008;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 1, 2016.