(c) Regulations.--The board may promulgate regulations
consistent with this act that define the circumstances under
which an anesthesiologist assistant may perform anesthesia
services and procedures.
(d) Use of title.--An anesthesiologist assistant may use the
title anesthesiologist assistant, certified anesthesiologist
assistant, anesthetist or an appropriate abbreviation, such as
"C.A.A.". No other person may use that title.
(e) Supervision.--
(1) An anesthesiologist assistant shall not perform an
anesthesia service or procedure without the supervision of an
anesthesiologist.
(2) For the purposes of this subsection, "supervision"
means the management, or direction, or control by an
anesthesiologist of a service delegated to an
anesthesiologist assistant and which anesthesiologist is
immediately available to the anesthesiologist assistant who
assists in the delivery of medical care such that the
anesthesiologist is able to intervene if needed.
(3) An anesthesiologist assistant may be employed by a
health care facility licensed under the act of July 19, 1979
(P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act,
under the supervision of an anesthesiologist or group of
anesthesiologists.
(f) Drugs.--
(1) An anesthesiologist assistant may dispense and
administer drugs, including legend drugs and Schedule II
through Schedule V controlled substances as defined in act of
April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled
Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, that are required
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