6237 AMS KEIS BUCK 476

SB 6237 - S AMD 21

By Senators Keiser, Becker

PULLED 02/08/2012

    On page 2, line 25, after "category;" strike "and"

    On page 2, line 25, after "(b)" insert "One category of medical assistants must be for hemodialysis technicians.  Rules adopted by the secretary must allow for the hemodialysis technician to be trained by the facility in which the person is employed so long as the training program is approved by the department.  If the hemodialysis technician is so trained, he or she is not required to meet the requirements of section 4(3) (b) through (d); and

    (c)"

    On page 3, line 29, after "However," insert "the term "medical assistant" does not include"

    On page 3, line 31, after "setting" strike "are exempt from certification under this chapter"

EFFECT:  Provides that hemodialysis technicians may be trained by the facility in which he or she is employed and is not required to meet the other training requirements for medical assistants.  Clarifies that persons performing end-stage renal dialysis in the home setting are not "medical assistants" and are not required to be certified.  

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