Connecticut 2018 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00169

Introduced
2/16/18  

Caption

An Act Concerning Clinical Clerkships And Training.

Impact

The proposed changes to sections 20-11a and 20-9 of the general statutes will significantly alter how clinical clerkships are organized and who can participate. By prohibiting placement for anesthesiology assistant students in these programs, SB00169 aims to streamline the training process and ensure that only qualified candidates are involved in clinical settings. The bill seeks to strengthen the oversight regarding the education and training of students and foreign physicians engaged in supervised clinical training, promoting better healthcare standards in the state.

Summary

SB00169 aims to amend the existing regulations regarding clinical clerkships and training for medical students and foreign physicians. It proposes to redefine the eligibility criteria for participating in clinical clerkship programs, narrowing it down to students enrolled in accredited medical education programs in the United States and Canada, as well as third and fourth year students from foreign medical programs. This shift is intended to ensure that clinical training is conducted in accredited environments, thereby enhancing the quality of training and supervision for participants.

Contention

Notable points of contention revolve around the implications of restricting clinical clerkship participation primarily to those in accredited programs. Critics may argue that this could limit opportunities for capable candidates from non-accredited programs or international backgrounds. Furthermore, there is concern that such restrictions might lead to a shortage of qualified personnel in certain medical fields, especially if the local training programs do not expand to meet the growing demand for medical professionals. Hence, while the intention is to ensure quality training, it requires a careful balance of accessibility and oversight.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00001

An Act Concerning The Health And Safety Of Connecticut Residents.

CT HB05290

An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Public Health Statutes.

CT HB05488

An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Public Health Statutes.

CT HB05436

An Act Concerning Educator Certification, Teachers, Paraeducators And Mandated Reporter Requirements.

CT HB05348

An Act Concerning Paraeducators.

CT SB00180

An Act Concerning Adverse Determination And Utilization Reviews.

CT HB05416

An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Education Statutes.

CT SB00008

An Act Concerning Drug Affordability.

CT HB05198

An Act Concerning Telehealth.

CT SB00212

An Act Concerning The Revisor's Technical Corrections To The General Statutes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.