Scope of Practice

Rhode Island issues guidance for medical spas

Posted In: Facilities Regulation, Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, Unlicensed Practice,

Oct 2

In response to an increase in medical spas and IV therapy businesses, the Rhode Island Department of Health has released guidance on their...

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NC case: does drone mapping require a license?

Posted In: Court Cases, Scope of Practice,

Sep 11

Michael Jones, a North Carolina drone photographer, is seeking U.S. Supreme Court support, arguing that his aerial photography and mapping business...

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WV considers universal licensure recognition and expanded scope of practice

Posted In: Mobility, Reducing Barriers to, Scope of Practice,

Sep 11

West Virginia lawmakers began reviewing occupational licensing reform and scope of practice at legislative interim meetings in Parkersburg. The...

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Texas approves limited legal service provision by paralegals

Posted In: Scope of Practice, Workforce/Access Shortage,

Aug 21

The Texas Supreme Court has provisionally approved rules allowing licensed paraprofessionals to provide limited legal services in areas such as...

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Vermont responds to IV therapy trend

Posted In: Scope of Practice, Unlicensed Practice,

Aug 14

Vermont's Office of Professional Regulation and the boards of medical practice, nursing, osteopathic medicine, and pharmacy have issued a statement...

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KY: licensure for medical cannabis practitioners

Posted In: Scope of Practice,

Jul 11

Doctors and advanced practice registered nurses in Kentucky are now eligible to apply for medical cannabis practitioners designation through the KY...

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Canberra: nurse practitioners and midwives' expanded prescribing authority

Posted In: Scope of Practice, Workforce/Access Shortage,

Jul 3

Under the Health (Improved Abortion Access) Amendment Act 2024, nurse practitioners and authorized midwives who have received training will now be...

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North Carolina: optometrists granted prescribing authority

Posted In: Scope of Practice,

Mar 6

Effective as of March 1, 2024, optometrists in North Carolina may register with the Board of Pharmacy to dispense certain prescription drugs for the...

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Saskatchewan: expanded scope of practice for pharmacists

Posted In: Scope of Practice,

Dec 27

The list of conditions for which Saskatchewan pharmacists can prescribe medications has expanded to include treating nausea during pregnancy and...

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North Carolina: temporary rules for midwifery

Posted In: Scope of Practice,

Oct 18

Following legislation to allow independent practice for certified nurse midwives, the Midwifery Joint Committee of the North Carolina Board of...

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Nova Scotia: social workers can issue sick notes

Posted In: Scope of Practice, Workforce/Access Shortage,

Sep 13

Per reform of the Medical Certificates for Employee Absence Act, social workers in Nova Scotia may now issues employee sick notes, along with...

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Australia: Pharmacy Guild responds to Intergenerational Report

Posted In: Scope of Practice, Workforce/Access Shortage,

Aug 30

Australia's recent Intergenerational Report predicts that spending on healthcare will increase from 4.2% of GDP to 6.2% in the next 40 years. The...

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