08 AM 36
0097
ADOPTED
Senators
Wiles of the 37th, Shafer of the 48th and Unterman of the 45th offered the
following amendment:
Amend
the committee substitute (LC 36 1002S) to SB 498 by striking lines 3 and 4 on
page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
of
cosmetic laser practitioners; to require that each patient be examined prior to
any cosmetic laser service being performed; to require that each facility
offering
By
striking lines 28 through 31 on page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the
following:
(c)
The board shall be authorized to waive any education requirements under this
Code section in cases of hardship, disability, or illness or under such other
circumstances as the board deems appropriate with respect to any applicant who
has practiced as a cosmetic laser practitioner prior to July 1,
2007.
(c)(1)
Any person desiring to obtain a license as an 'assistant laser practitioner' who
does not meet the requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code
section shall also be eligible for a license as an 'assistant laser
practitioner' if he or she makes application to the board within six months of
the effective date of this article and presents proof that he or
she:
(A)
Prior to the effective date of this article, obtained a minimum of at least
2,000 hours of experience in administering cosmetic laser service;
and
(B)
Has received at least three laser certificates from attending laser/intense
pulsed light (IPL) courses, directly taught by a licensed physician or certified
continuing medical education or continuing education educator.
(2)
Any person licensed pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not
perform any cosmetic laser services unless under the direct supervision of a
physician licensed under this chapter who is trained in laser
modalities.