HB 550 -- Licensing of Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Sponsor:  Wasson

This bill changes the laws regarding clinical laboratory
technicians.  The bill:

(1)  Establishes the Clinical Laboratory Science Board under the
Department of Economic Development within the Division of
Professional Registration;

(2)  Requires all persons performing, interpreting, reporting, or
consulting on laboratory tests to be licensed;

(3)  Establishes a grace period for existing practitioners who
are certified or eligible for certification by any agency
acceptable to the department;

(4)  Provides qualification exemptions for persons which have
been providing acceptable experience at the professional level
for at least three years;

(5)  Authorizes the board to promulgate rules to establish
standards and criteria for licensure, professional conduct, and
discipline;

(6)  Allows for the creation of categorical licenses;

(7)  Authorizes the department to issue temporary and reciprocal
licenses, issue inactive licenses, collect fees, and suspend and
revoke licenses; and

(8)  Allows the department to petition the court to enjoin
certain persons from practicing as laboratory technicians if he
or she is found to be in violation of any provision of the bill.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:19 pm