History: (Revisor's note: In codifying section 69 of public act 05-280 as this section, the Revisors deemed a reference
to "sections 48 to 50, inclusive, of this act" in Subdiv. (5), which defines "perfusionist", to be a reference to "sections 69
to 71, inclusive, of this act", as appearing at the beginning of the section, and accordingly codified the reference as "sections
20-162r to 20-162t, inclusive.")
Sec. 20-162s. Licensure as perfusionst. Application and examination. Limited
period for licensure without examination. Exceptions. Annual license renewal. (a)
No person shall practice perfusion in this state unless the person holds a valid license
from the department to practice perfusion in this state. No person shall use the title
"perfusionist" or make use of any title, words, letters or abbreviations that may reasonably be confused with licensure as a perfusionist unless such person holds a valid license
from the department to practice perfusion in this state.
(b) Each person seeking licensure to practice perfusion in this state shall make application on forms prescribed by the department, pay an application fee of two hundred
fifty dollars and present to the department satisfactory evidence that such person (1)
successfully completed a perfusion education program with standards established by
the Accreditation Committee for Perfusion Education and approved by the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; (2) completed a minimum of
fifty cases after graduating from a perfusion education program accredited or approved
pursuant to subdivision (1) of this subsection; and (3) after completing the requirements
set forth in subdivision (2) of this subsection, successfully completed the certification
examination offered by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, or its successor. The commissioner shall grant a license as a perfusionist to any applicant who meets
the requirements of this subsection.
(c) From the period beginning October 1, 2005, and ending December 31, 2006, an
applicant for licensure as a perfusionist may, in lieu of the requirements set forth in
subsection (b) of this section, submit to the department satisfactory evidence that the
applicant has (1) actively engaged in the practice of perfusion in this state since October
1, 2005, or earlier, and (2) been operating a cardiopulmonary bypass system during
cardiac surgical procedures in a licensed health care facility as part of the applicant's
primary job duties since October 1, 2005. The commissioner shall grant a license as a
perfusionist to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subsection.
(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to the activities and services
of a person who (1) has successfully completed a perfusion education program that meets
the criteria of subdivision (1) of subsection (b) of this section from gaining experience
in the practice of perfusion, provided such activities (A) are necessary to satisfy the
requirements of subdivision (2) of said subsection (b), (B) are performed under direct
supervision, and (C) such person is designated as an intern or trainee or other such title
indicating the training status appropriate to such person's level of training, or (2) is
enrolled in an accredited perfusion education program and performing such work as is
incidental to the course of study.
(e) The provisions of this section do not apply to any practicing physician or surgeon
licensed under chapter 370.
(f) No license shall be issued under this section to any applicant against whom
professional disciplinary action is pending or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint in this or any other state or territory.
(g) Licenses shall be renewed annually in accordance with the provisions of section
19a-88 for a fee of two hundred fifty dollars.
(P.A. 05-280, S. 70.)
Sec. 20-162t. Disciplinary action for improper professional conduct. The Commissioner of Public Health may take any disciplinary action set forth in section 19a-17
against a perfusionist for any of the following reasons: (1) Failure to conform to the
accepted standards of the profession; (2) conviction of a felony; (3) fraud or deceit in
obtaining or seeking reinstatement of a license to practice perfusion; (4) fraud or deceit
in the practice of the profession; (5) negligent, incompetent or wrongful conduct in
professional activities; (6) physical, mental or emotional illness or disorder resulting in
an inability to conform to the accepted standards of the profession; (7) alcohol or substance abuse; (8) wilful falsification of entries in any hospital, patient or other record
pertaining to the profession; or (9) violation of any provision of sections 2-162r to 20-162t, inclusive. The commissioner may order a license holder to submit to a reasonable
physical or mental examination if the physical or mental capacity of the license holder
to practice safely is the subject of an investigation. The commissioner may petition the
superior court for the judicial district of Hartford to enforce such order or any action
taken pursuant to said section 19a-17. The commissioner shall give notice and an opportunity to be heard on any contemplated action under said section 19a-17.
(P.A. 05-280, S. 71.)