Terms Used In South Carolina Code 40-47-1290

  • Anesthesiologist: means a physician who has successfully completed an approved anesthesiology training program including, but not limited to, a program approved by the Accreditation Committee on Graduate Medical Education, American Osteopathic Association, or its equivalent or successor. See South Carolina Code 40-47-1210
  • Board: means the Board of Medical Examiners of South Carolina. See South Carolina Code 40-47-1210
  • Certification: means approval by an established body, other than the board, but recognized by the board, that recognizes the unique, minimal requirements of specialized areas of practice. See South Carolina Code 40-47-20
  • License: means a current document authorizing a person to practice. See South Carolina Code 40-47-20
An anesthesiologist’s assistant’s license must be renewed on or before the first of January of each licensure period. Upon payment of the nonrefundable renewal fee provided for in § 40-47-1295 and submission of documentation that the anesthesiologist’s assistant certificate issued by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist‘s Assistants, or its successor, is active and current, the board shall renew the anesthesiologist’s assistant’s license.