Register November 2011 No. 671
Chapter Med 22
PERFUSIONISTS
Med 22.01 Authority and purpose.
Med 22.03 Applications and credentials.
Med 22.04 Examinations; panel review of applications.
Med 22.05 Temporary licenses.
Med 22.06 Locum tenens license.
Med 22.07 Examination review by applicant.
Med 22.08 Board review of examination error claim.
Med 22.09 Scope of practice.
Med 22.10 Continuing education.
Med 22.01 History
History: CR 03-023: cr.
Register March 2004 No. 579, eff. 4-1-04.
Med 22.02
Med 22.02
Definitions. As used in this chapter:
Med 22.02(2)
(2) "Council" means the perfusionists examining council.
Med 22.02 History
History: CR 03-023: cr.
Register March 2004 No. 579, eff. 4-1-04.
Med 22.03
Med 22.03
Applications and credentials. Every applicant for initial licensure as a perfusionist shall submit:
Med 22.03(3)(a)
(a) For applications submitted before January 1, 2004, satisfactory evidence that the applicant has, for the entire 10 year period prior to May 3, 2002, been practicing perfusion.
Med 22.03(3)(b)1.1. Satisfactory evidence that the applicant has successfully completed an educational program in perfusion recognized by the board and accredited by the Accreditation Committee for Perfusion Education of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs.
Med 22.03(3)(b)2.
2. Written verification that the applicant has passed both the perfusion basic science examination and the clinical application in perfusion examination of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
Med 22.03(3)(b)3.
3. Evidence of successful completion of the state board statutes and rules examination and an oral examination, if required.
Med 22.03 Note
Note: Application forms are available on request to the board office at 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708.
Med 22.03 History
History: CR 03-023: cr.
Register March 2004 No. 579, eff. 4-1-04.
Med 22.04
Med 22.04
Examinations; panel review of applications. Med 22.04(1)(1) An applicant under
s. Med 22.03 (3) (b) 3., shall certify on forms provided by the board that he or she has read and understands the statutes and rules relating to the provision of perfusion.
Med 22.04(2)
(2) An applicant who meets the criterion under
s. Med 22.03 (3) (a), may be required to submit to an oral interview by the board if the applicant meets any of the following:
Med 22.04(2)(a)
(a) Has a medical condition which impairs or limits the applicant's ability to practice perfusion with reasonable skill and safety.
Med 22.04(2)(b)
(b) Uses chemical substances so as to impair the applicant's ability to practice perfusion with reasonable skill and safety.
Med 22.04(2)(c)
(c) Has been disciplined or had licensure denied by a licensing or regulatory authority in Wisconsin or another jurisdiction.
Med 22.04(2)(d)
(d) Has been convicted of a crime the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of perfusion.
Med 22.04(2)(e)
(e) Has been found negligent in the practice of perfusion or has been a party in a lawsuit in which it was alleged that the applicant has been negligent in the practice of perfusion.
Med 22.04(2)(f)
(f) Has been diagnosed as suffering from pedophilia, exhibitionism or voyeurism.
Med 22.04(2)(g)
(g) Has within the past 2 years engaged in the illegal use of controlled substances.
Med 22.04(2)(h)
(h) Has been subject to adverse formal action during the course of perfusion education, postgraduate training, hospital practice, or other perfusion employment.
Med 22.04(3)
(3) An applicant for licensure as a perfusionist under
s. Med 22.03 (3) (b), shall pass both the perfusion basic science examination and the clinical application in perfusion examination of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
Med 22.04(4)
(4) An applicant for licensure as a perfusionist under
s. Med 22.03 (3) (b), shall pass a state board statutes and rules examination conducted by the council as evidenced by documents submitted directly to the council by the department's office of examinations.
Med 22.04(5)
(5) An applicant who meets the criteria under
s. Med 22.03 (3) (b), may be required to complete an oral examination if the applicant:
Med 22.04(5)(a)
(a) Has a medical condition which impairs or limits the applicant's ability to practice perfusion with reasonable skill and safety.
Med 22.04(5)(b)
(b) Uses chemical substances so as to impair the applicant's ability to practice perfusion with reasonable skill and safety.
Med 22.04(5)(c)
(c) Has been disciplined or had licensure denied by a licensing or regulatory authority in Wisconsin or another jurisdiction.
Med 22.04(5)(d)
(d) Has been convicted of a crime the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of perfusion.
Med 22.04(5)(e)
(e) Has not practiced perfusion for more than 1,200 hours during the 3-year period preceding the date of application.
Med 22.04(5)(f)
(f) Has practiced over 1,200 hours in the last 3 years but practice was limited.
Med 22.04(5)(g)
(g) Has been found negligent in the practice of perfusion or has been a party in a lawsuit in which it was alleged that the applicant has been negligent in the practice of perfusion.
Med 22.04(5)(h)
(h) Has been diagnosed as suffering from pedophilia, exhibitionism or voyeurism.
Med 22.04(5)(i)
(i) Has within the past 2 years engaged in the illegal use of controlled substances.
Med 22.04(5)(j)
(j) Has been subject to adverse formal action during the course of perfusion education, postgraduate training, hospital practice, or other perfusion employment.
Med 22.04(6)
(6) The council shall conduct oral examinations and interviews. At the request of the council, the board shall provide a medical consultant to the council to provide assistance in evaluating applicants examined under
s. Med 22.03 (3) (a) and
(b).
Med 22.04(7)
(7) All examinations shall be conducted in English.
