18 Va. Admin. Code § 85-160-51
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 6, November 4, 2024
Section 18VAC85-160-51 - Requirements for certification as a surgical technologistA. An applicant for certification as a surgical technologist shall submit a completed application and a fee as prescribed in 18VAC85-160-40 on forms provided by the board.B. An applicant for certification as a surgical technologist shall provide satisfactory evidence of: 1. Successful completion of an accredited surgical technologist training program and a current credential as a certified surgical technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor; or2. Successful completion of a training program for surgical technology during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.C. The board will certify a surgical technologist who registers with the board by December 31, 2023, if that surgical technologist provides satisfactory evidence of: 1. Practice as a surgical technologist prior to October 1, 2022; or2. Attendance of a surgical technologist training program prior to October 1, 2022.18 Va. Admin. Code § 85-160-51
Derived From Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 02, eff. 10/14/2020; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 25, eff. 9/1/2021; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 39, Issue 4, eff. 11/9/2022; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 40, Issue 4, eff. 11/8/2023.Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2956.12 of the Code Virginia.