2005 Rhode Island Code - § 23-16.3-4 — Exceptions.

    This chapter shall not apply to:

   (1) Any person performing clinical laboratory tests within the scope of his or her practice and for which he or she is licensed pursuant to any other provisions of the general laws.

   (2) Clinical laboratory science practitioners employed by the United States government or any bureau, division, or agency of the United States government while in the discharge of the employee's official duties.

   (3) Clinical laboratory science practitioners engaged in teaching or research, provided that the results of any examination performed are not used in health maintenance, diagnosis, or treatment of disease.

   (4) Students or trainees enrolled in a clinical laboratory science education program provided that these activities constitute a part of a planned course in the program, that the persons are designated by title such as intern, trainee, or student, and the persons work directly under the supervision of an individual licensed by this state to practice laboratory science.

   (5) Individuals performing limited function tests.