Point of Care Analyst

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1) To qualify for a certificate as a POINT OF CARE ANALYST, a person must be employed in a medical facility with a licensed lab; provide verification from his/her laboratory director that he/she has successfully completed the education and training for preanalytical, postanalytical, and analytical phases of the testing process, and; 2) Must be one of the following medical professionals: a. Registered nurse as described in NRS 632.019; b. Advanced practitioner of nursing as described in NRS 632.012; c. Licensed practical nurse as described in NRS 632.016; d. Practitioner of respiratory care as described in NRS 630; e. Physician assistant as described in NRS 630; f. Registered pharmacists participating as described in NRS 639.0124(8); g. Certified laboratory assistant with a high school diploma or equivalent education and subsequent training under a point-of-care testing program. Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: initial certification--$75; biennial renewal--$60.