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Rep. Wheeler seeks continuing‑education credits for clinicians who precept health‑care students
Summary
Representative Josh Wheeler introduced RS 32,198 to give continuing‑education credits to clinicians who serve as preceptors for medical, nursing and PA students; the committee approved introduction by voice vote.
Representative Josh Wheeler, R‑35, told the committee RS 32,198 is intended to help address health‑care workforce shortages, especially in rural communities, by incentivizing experienced clinicians to serve as preceptors for students in clinical rotations.
Wheeler said the RS would offer continuing‑education credits to clinicians who mentor medical, nursing and physician‑assistant students. He described the measure as “a cost neutral common sense measure that will strengthen our healthcare system by ensuring that more students can complete their education and enter the workforce.”
The committee approved a motion to introduce RS 32,198 by voice vote; the chair recorded an aye. No additional fiscal details or statutory cross‑references were discussed during the introduction; members said they expect more detailed testimony at a full hearing.
