"Scope of practice" refers to the range of duties carried
out by a person licensed in a certain field of endeavor. The phrase is used to describe
the types of procedures that may be performed by a holder of a specific type of
license.
The "scope of practice" differs depending upon the
type of licensure being addressed. The phrase most often refers to one of the various
types of medical professions--nurses, dietitians, emergency medical technicians,
surgeons, and so on--as well as to lawyers. The actual "scope" encompassed by the
license for one of these types of professions is defined by the limitations set up by
federal and state regulations. Individuals are required to prove competency through
completion of evaluation procedures and/or testing before being granted licenses of
approval to pursue the activities considered within the scope of practice of the
approved area.
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