Practitioner Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.

For monitored collections, the Department of Transportation classifies the following as health professionals: Physician Medical Technologist Medical Laboratory Technician Nurse (RN/LPN) Physician's Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Medical Technician (A medical technician is anyone who is licensed or certified to practice in the institution where the collection is being done. For example, a phlebotomist, EMT, or medical assistant.)

Postexposure prophylaxis will be determined by exposure type and HIV infection status of source person. The postexposure prophylaxis determined by a qualified practitioner will balance risk of infection with toxicity of the medications.The postexposure prophylaxis must be started hours after the exposure.The postexposure prophylaxis should be re-evaluated 72 hours after exposure, particularly if additional information is available about source person.The postexposure prophylaxis may be necessary for 6 months.

The Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel oversees clinical laboratory affairs in the state of Florida. The Board's seven members are appointed by the Governor of Florida to serve four-year terms. At least five of the seven members must be licensed clinical laboratory practitioners. The Board has the authority to:Establish rules for clinical laboratory scienceSet the necessary qualifications for clinical laboratory science personnel, including higher education, training programs, and examinations administered by the BoardOversee clinical laboratory training program and continuing education providersIssue licenses to clinical laboratory personnelCollect fees for licensing, license renewals, and delinquent licensesEnforce penalties, including license suspension and fines up to $10,000, for violations of Board rules governing ethics in clinical laboratory science