Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 32 - Military Educational Programs
Section 3211 - Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Behavioral health officer." An officer who:
(1) holds a license to practice psychology under the act of March 23, 1972 (P.L.136, No.52), known as the Professional Psychologists Practice Act, or is a licensed clinical social worker as defined in section 3 of the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.220, No.39), known as the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act;
(2) has malpractice insurance, is self-insured or maintains insurance through a private employer; and
(3) meets any applicable Federal requirements for the Pennsylvania National Guard.
"Medical officer or health officer." An officer who is any of the following:
(1) A resident physician.
(2) A physician.
(3) A physician assistant.
(4) A behavioral health officer.
(5) A public health officer or environmental science officer.
"Member in good standing." A member of the Pennsylvania National Guard who meets all medical, training, physical and educational requirements for service and who is a satisfactory participant in all scheduled duties and training periods.
"Physician." An officer assigned to and serving in an
authorized Army Medical Corps or Air Force Medical Corps position who:
(1) has completed a medicine residency program; and
(2) is currently practicing medicine in the United States or its territories.
"Physician assistant." An officer who:
(1) is licensed as a physician assistant under the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985; and
(2) meets any applicable Federal requirements for the Pennsylvania National Guard.
"Program." The Medical Officer or Health Officer Incentive Program.
"Public health officer" or "environmental science officer." An officer who holds a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an educational program accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education in an environmental science related field of study, including any of the following majors or their equivalent:
(1) Environmental science, environmental health or environmental management.
(2) Occupational health.
(3) Industrial hygiene.
(4) Public health.
(5) Sanitary science or epidemiology.
(6) Biology, chemistry, toxicology, geology, microbiology, biochemistry or zoology.
"Resident physician." An officer who:
(1) is assigned to a medical position in the Pennsylvania National Guard;
(2) is a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy participating in graduate training;
(3) holds a license to practice medicine under the Medical Practice Act of 1985; and
(4) meets any applicable Federal requirements for the Pennsylvania National Guard.