Nev. Admin. Code § 652.4855

Current through October 11, 2024

Section 652.4855 - Laboratory assistants: Certification; qualifications

To qualify for certification as a laboratory assistant, an applicant must submit with the application proof that the applicant has a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma and has:

1. Completed at least 6 months of training approved by the Division and demonstrated an ability to perform laboratory procedures in the laboratory where he or she has received such training;

2. Obtained a certification in phlebotomy from an organization approved by the Division, including, without limitation:

(a) The American Medical Technologists;

(b) The American Society for Clinical Pathology;

(c) The American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals;

(d) The National Center for Competency Testing;

(e) The National Healthcareer Association; and

(f) The National Phlebotomy Association; or

3. Worked at least 30 hours per week for at least 3 years during the immediately preceding 5 years in:

(a) A laboratory certified pursuant to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988, 42 U.S.C. § 263a;

(b) A laboratory that is licensed by a federal or state governmental agency in any state or territory of the United States;

(c) A clinical laboratory in another country accredited by:

(1) The Joint Commission International, or its successor organization, or

(2) The College of American Pathologists, or its successor organization;

(d) A clinical laboratory in another country accredited pursuant to ISO 15189 of the International Organization for Standardization by an appropriate organization that accredits medical laboratories in that country; or

(e) A clinical laboratory in another country licensed or certified by an appropriate governmental entity in that country and approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology, or its successor organization.

Nev. Admin. Code § 652.4855

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R104-13, eff. 3-28-2014; A by R126-21A, eff. 9/19/2022; A by R126-21A, eff. 9/19/2022

NRS 439.200, 652.123, 652.125, 652.127 and 652.130