If functioning in a surgical capacity, the APP, as defined by the American College of Surgeons, shall function as a first assistant who provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions, that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Providers who require hospital privileges where ACLS is required by delineation of privileges, or who work in a clinic setting that requires ACLS, must maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association as a condition of employment.