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KHC disclaims any and all liabilities and warranties, express or implied, arising from users’ access and use\u003Cbr>of KHC Content. |\n| \u003Cbr>3 |\n\n3  \n\n| |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Today’s Webinar Agenda\u003Cbr>• Welcome – 5 mins\u003Cbr>• Content Presentation 45 mins\u003Cbr>• Q&A 5 Mins\u003Cbr>• Closing Comments 2 mins | |\n|  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>4 |  |\n\n4  \nKansas Healthcare Collaborative  \n[www.khconline.org](www.khconline.org) 2  \nKHC Office Hours-Best Practices for  \nUtilizing Unlicensed Personnel in the Clinic  \n9/16/25  \nRight Role, Right Time: A Roadmap to Understanding the Medical Assistant’s Scope in Kansas  \nYolanda Sims, JD, MHA  \nLoss Prevention & Risk Management Advisor  \nKHC September 16, 2025  \n5  \nToday’s Agenda  \nDefine the MA Profession & Scope of Practice  \nDelegation Provisions of the Practice Acts 5 Rights of Delegation with Case Examples Risk Management Strategies  \nFAQs/Takeaways/Resources  \n6  \nKansas Healthcare Collaborative  \n[www.khconline.org](www.khconline.org) 3  \nKHC Office Hours-Best Practices for  \nUtilizing Unlicensed Personnel in the Clinic  \n9/16/25  \n\n| Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| \"Unlicensed assistive personnel\"is an umbrella term used to describe unlicensed health care assistants that have been trained to provide certain tasks of client care as directed by a licensed health care provider. | |\n| [https://www. ncbon.com/uap-general-information](https://www. ncbon.com/uap-general-information) |  |\n\n7  \nUAP Roles Vary Depending on Job Titles  \n• Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) include but are not limited to the following specific job titles: Nurse Aides/Certified Nursing Assistants, Patient Care Aides/Home Health Aides/Patient Care Technicians, Medical Office Assistants, Medical Assistants, Medication Aides, and Medication Technicians.  \n• UAP may work in a variety of healthcare settings including, but not limited to hospitals, skill nursing facilities, adult care facilities, home care, office/ambulatory care practice settings, and various community health environments (i.e.: schools, correctional facilities, clinics) .  \n[https://www. ncbon.com/uap-general-information](https://www. ncbon.com/uap-general-information)  \n8  \nKansas Healthcare Collaborative  \n[www.khconline.org](www.khconline.org) 4  \nKHC Office Hours-Best Practices for  \nUtilizing Unlicensed Personnel in the Clinic  \n9/16/25  \n\n| What is a Medical Assistant?\u003Cbr>A medical assistant is a versatile healthcare worker who carries out both administrative and clinical duties.\u003Cbr>• Commonly work in doctor’s offices, clinics, or hospitals.\u003Cbr>• Their responsibilities include everything from scheduling patient appointments to drawing blood or assisting during medical |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| procedures. | |\n\n9  \n\n| The Work Environment for Medical Assistants |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Medical assistants held about 783,000 jobs in 2023. 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