They interact with patients and assist nurses and doctors. Some states require that medical assistants be licensed, and education requirements vary by area.

American Association of Medical Assistants provided an interpretation of scope of practice, stating that it's. Alabama Board of Medical Examiners. 848 ...

Scope of practice laws for medical assistants may vary by state. Medical assistants are not mentioned by name in the laws of some states. Medical assistants ...

This compilation of state laws and regulations addressing the practice of medical assisting is provided as an information resource by American Medical ...

Assist patients in ambulation and transfers. Prepare patients for and assist the physician, podiatrist, physician assistant or registered nurse in examinations ...

August 23, 2012 final rule: Credentialed Medical Assistants are also allowed to enter medications, laboratory, and radiology orders for meaningful use.

This state law chart outlines several aspects of state laws regulating physician assistant practice. ▫ Co signature – 20 states6 require a certain ...

In a vast majority of states, medical assistants may perform basic clinical procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed medical practitioner (e.g. ...

(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a medical assistant may administer medication only by intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injections ...

_____2. The scope of practice for medical assistants varies from state to state. _____3. The AMT and the AAMA offer certification for medical assistants.