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Supervision and Prescriptive Delegation Registration

“... orm.   Eligibility requirements for advanced practice nurses:           A full, active, and unrestricted Texas nursing license is required for online registration (this includes licenses that are recognized by reciprocity).     & ... ”

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When may acupuncturists use the title “doctor”?

“... mislead the public that he or she is entitled to practice medicine. Do’s and Don’ts A licensed acupuncturist who holds a Doctor of Oriental Medicine degree (and therefore is a Oriental Medical Doctor (OMD)) from a U.S. state or country may use in any written material “Dr. John Doe ... ”

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Updates on Prescribing Controlled Substances

“... delegation for Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Nurses with the Texas Medical Board. Physician Assistants with Temporary Licenses pending Medical Board approval will still be required to file a Prescriptive Delegation Form with the Registrations Department of the Medical Board.  To r ... ”

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Self-Reported Information

“... splayed is the physician reported current primary practice and information on the number of years that the physician has been in practice in the US or Canada, and the number of years of practice in Texas. ”

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Enforcement Process

“... Does the alleged violation fall under the Medical Practice Act? Complaints that are non-jurisdictional may be referred to another agency. Place a Complaint If the complaint is jurisdictional, the board begins the process of determining whether there is evidence to support an allegation that there ha ... ”

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Acupuncture Board Bios

“... of the American Botanical Council and a Clinical Practice Affiliate of The American Academy of Pain Management. Additionally, he is a member of Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Weidler received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological Univer ... ”

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Acupuncture Board Overview

“... ur acupuncturists with at least five years in the practice of acupuncture in Texas and are not licensed in this state as physicians; two physicians who are licensed in Texas and are experienced in the practice of acupuncture; and three members of the public who are not licensed or trained in a healt ... ”

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Acupuncture Board History

“... 3, the 73rd Texas Legislature amended the Medical Practice Act to create a Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners. The legislators found that the "review and establishment of statewide standards for the training, education and discipline of persons performing acupuncture are in the public intere ... ”

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Texas Medical Board Biographies

“... ty Health Sciences Center. He has been in private practice as an internist for over 40 years. He is a member of the Texas Medical Association, Ector County Medical Society and the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Advisory Board and a past board member of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce. Additionally ... ”

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Acupuncturist Documentation Checklist

“... States must submit proof of their eligibility to practice in the country in which they are granted.  All documentation that is not in English must be translated into English before it is submitted to the TSBAE. Eligibility to Practice in Country of Graduation. Submit a copy of your licen ... ”

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General Information for Acupuncturist Applicants

“... requested and the fee is paid, that allows you to practice between the time the Board staff approves your application and the next Board meeting.  To request a temporary license use the link to the left.   ”

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Acudetox Eligibility

“... e appropriate Texas regulatory agency authorizing practice as one of the following: o    social worker o    licensed professional counselor o    licensed professional counselor - associates o    licensed psychologist o&n ... ”

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Acudetox Specialist Questions

“... e appropriate Texas regulatory agency authorizing practice as one of the following: social worker licensed professional counselor licensed psychologist licensed chemical dependency counselor licensed vocational nurse licensed registered nurse provided that such practice of acudetox is not prohib ... ”

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Acupuncturist Application and Registration Fees

“... rements for permanent licensure, to enable you to practice until issuance of your permanent license at the next Acupuncture Board meeting. The fee is $107. Registration Fees ”

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PHYSICIAN PROFILE DESCRIPTIONS

“... Actions Physician Assistant Supervision Advanced Practice Nurse Delegation ”

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I need this license to practice as a surgical assistant in Texas, right?

“... tants does not require that you have a license to practice as a Surgical Assistant so long as you are supervised by a physician. Please review the Occupations Code Section 206.002 for full details on applicability. Also: We are aware that many entities require that a Surgical Assistant working for t ... ”

Can I give my change of address over the phone?

“No.  However, changes in mailing or practice addresses can now be updated online in most situations.  For those license types that cannot use the online system, a Change of Address form is available, but not required.  Information on the new Change of Address system is available at: h ... ”

Who has to report a joint ownership, or physician assistant ownership interest?

“... hat falls within the scope of physician assistant practice, must register annually, regardless of percent of ownership or when they were formed. ”

Do I have to report a joint ownership or physician assistant ownership interest even if my business was formed prior to the implementation of this statute?

“... hat falls within the scope of physician assistant practice, must register annually, regardless of percent of ownership or when they were formed. ”

What are the general rules related to AAs/CRNAs?

“... subject to physician delegation under the Medical Practice Act. The delegating physician can limit what a CRNA is allowed to provide under a Prescriptive Authority Agreement (PAA) or Standing Order, despite what may be allowed under Nursing Board rules and regulations.The level of supervision requir ... ”

Do I need to register my supervising physician?

“... approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.   ”

How many physician assistants can a physician supervise?

“... cally underserved population or in facility based practice. ”

How many PAs can a physician delegate prescriptive authority to?

“... cally underserved population or in facility based practice. Refer to Board rule 169. ”

Is there a grace period if I do not pay my PA registration on time?

“... it is considering practicing without a license to practice as a PA, which may be prosecuted by the local district attorney. The policy of the Board, however, is that the only administrative penalty is the payment of penalty fees required by statute. ”

What are the laws or rules concerning a PA's scope of practice?

“... d Rule 185.10 covers Physician Assistant Scope of Practice. ”

Is there a retired status for physicians in Texas?

“... status must not engage in clinical activities or practice in any state, must not prescribe or administer drugs to anyone, nor may the physician possess a DEA or Texas controlled substance number. Additionally, the physician's license may not be endorsed to any state. A physician whose license has b ... ”

Is there an exemption for retired physicians providing voluntary charity care?

“Yes. A retired physician whose only clinical practice is the provision of voluntary charity care to indigent populations shall be exempt from the registration fee but must register the license as well as report CME. The physician's practice of medicine must not include the provision of medical servi ... ”

Is there still a ratio for the number of APRNs or PAs to whom a physician may delegate prescriptive authority?

“The answer to the question depends on the practice setting.  In facility-based hospital practices and in practices that serve medically underserved populations, there are no limitations.  In all other practice settings, one physician may delegate to no more than seven full time equivalent ... ”

Is there a waiver if a physician wants to delegate prescriptive authority to more than seven full time equivalent APRNs and PAs?

“... rved populations.  In all other settings and practice scenarios, the 1:7 FTE ratios applies.   ”

Do the requirements for types of practice sites still apply?

“No.  The old site-based prescriptive authority system is no longer in effect.   ”