To be registered by the department as a cardiovascular invasive specialist, a person must:
(1) apply in writing to the department on a form available from the department;
(2) successfully complete an approved cardiology training program including, but not limited to, a program approved by the Accreditation Committee of Graduate Medical Education, or its equivalent or successor approved by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners;
(3) provide satisfactory evidence of current registration with Cardiovascular Credentialing International;
(4) provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant's practice protocol is in place, signed by each supervising cardiologist and by an appropriate representative of each licensed facility where practice is anticipated;
(5) pay a fee established by the department.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 10, Section 6.B.