Montana Code 37-20-303. Exemptions from licensure requirement
37-20-303. Exemptions from licensure requirement. (1) This chapter does not prohibit or require a license as a physician assistant for the rendering of medical or medically related services if the service rendered is within the applicable scope of practice for any of the following individuals:
Terms Used In Montana Code 37-20-303
- Physician assistant: means an individual licensed pursuant to this chapter who provides medical services that may include but are not limited to examination, diagnosis, prescription of medications, and treatment. See Montana Code 37-20-401
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(a)a physician assistant providing services in an emergency or catastrophe, as provided in 37-20-410;
(b)a federally employed physician assistant;
(c)a registered nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, or a medication aide licensed or authorized pursuant to Title 37, chapter 8;
(d)a student physician assistant when practicing in a hospital or clinic in which the student is training;
(e)a physical therapist licensed pursuant to Title 37, chapter 11;
(f)a medical assistant, as provided in 37-3-104;
(g)an emergency care provider licensed pursuant to Title 50, chapter 6; or
(h)any other medical or paramedical practitioner, specialist, or medical assistant, technician, or aide when licensed or authorized pursuant to laws of this state.
(2)A licensee or other individual referred to in subsection (1) who is not a licensed physician assistant may not use the title “PA” or “PA-C” or any other word or abbreviation to indicate or induce others to believe that the individual is a physician assistant.