2013 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 23 - Health and Safety
Chapter 23-16.3 - Clinical Laboratory Science Practice
Section 23-16.3-7 - Duties and powers of the clinical laboratory advisory board.

§ 23-16.3-7 Duties and powers of the clinical laboratory advisory board. – In addition to any other power conferred upon the board pursuant to this chapter, the board shall recommend to the director:

(1) Rules and regulations for the implementation of this chapter including, but not limited to, regulations that delineate qualifications for licensure of clinical laboratory science practitioners as defined in this chapter, specify requirements for the renewal of licensure, establish standards of professional conduct, and recommend on the amendment or on the repeal of the rules and regulations. Following their adoption, the rules and regulations shall govern and control the professional conduct of every person who holds a license to perform clinical laboratory tests or otherwise engages in the profession of clinical laboratory science;

(2) Standard written, oral, or practical examinations for purposes of licensure of clinical laboratory science practitioners as provided for in § 23-16.3-5;

(3) Rules and regulations governing qualifications for licensure of specialists in those clinical laboratory science specialties that the board may determine in accordance with § 23-16.3-8(c);

(4) Rules and regulations governing personnel performing tests in limited function laboratories;

(5) A schedule of fees for applications and renewals;

(6) Establish criteria for the continuing education of clinical laboratory science practitioners as required for license renewal;

(7) Any other rules and regulations necessary to implement and further the purpose of this chapter.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1992, ch. 97, § 1.)