The vote passed by an 8-2 margin and several registered nurse anesthetist groups strongly opposed the decision, saying the state does not need more unskilled providers when more trained professionals are plentiful, according to the report.
Anesthesiology assistants receive less training than CRNAs and are only allowed to practice in 17 states and the District of Columbia.
Those in the training program will be required to do clinical training outside of the state.
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