LEGISLATION INTRODUCED by state lawmakers would allow people to become certified surgical first assistants through the R.I. Department of Health. Pictured is the R.I. Statehouse. / PBN FILE PHOTO/CASSIUS SHUMAN
PROVIDENCE – A new bill introduced by state lawmakers would allow people to become certified surgical first assistants through the R.I. Department of Health. Under current state law, only registered nurses or physician’s assistants can work as surgical first assistants – staff who assist physicians during surgery. Other states, including neighboring Massachusetts, allow surgical techs…
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