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- Virginia Lawmakers Advance Bill Expanding Athletic Trainers Role in Dry Needling Therapy
Health Professions Subcommittee reviews HB-841 to allow trained athletic trainers to perform dry needling for improved injury treatment access.
- Virginia Training Video Offers Limited Detail on Death Certificate Deadlines
A required Vital Records training video for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners mentions the 24-hour death certificate signing rule only once and leaves responsibilities unclear.
- Testimony Opposes Virginia HB 1036 Over Dental Hygiene Training Standards
An internationally trained dentist's path to U.S. licensure is cited in arguments against a bill aimed at expanding oral health access.
