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It explains how training, competency, and credential-related rules differ by state, with a detailed excerpt from California’s Medical Board guidance on injection, skin testing, venipuncture, medication authorization, and supervision conditions. 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Balasa, JD, MBAAAMA CEO and Legal Counsel  \nThe U.S. Department of Education’s  \nissuance of its final rule “Financial  \nValue Transparency and Gainful Employment” (see “A Department of Education Proposed Rule Could Impact Career and Technical (Including Allied Health) Education”1 in the September/ October 2023 issue of CMA Today) has prompted renewed interest in the scope of practice of medical assistants under state law. The following article summarizes the laws of states that require medical assistants to meet education and/or testing requirements for the performance of certain duties. More detailed descriptions of state medical assisting laws can be found on the AAMA website on the“State Scope of Practice Laws” webpage.  \nCalifornia  \nThe following are excerpts from the website of the Medical Board of California:  \nPrior to a medical assistant performing technical supportive services, a medical assistant shall receive training, as necessary, in the judgment of the supervising physician, podiatrist, or instructor to ensure the medical assistant is competent in performing that service.  \nMedical assistants shall be trained [in a formal academic setting or] by a licensed physician, podiatrist, registered nurse, licensed vocational nurse, a physician assistant, or a qualified medical assistant [emphasis added] .  \n…  \nFor medical assistants to administer medications by intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections, to perform skin tests, or to perform venipuncture or skin puncture for the purposes of withdrawing blood, a medical assistant shall complete the minimum training prescribed in the regulations.  \nTraining shall be for the duration required by the medical assistant to demonstrate competence to the supervising physician, podiatrist, or instructor. Where applicable, training shall include no less than:  \n• 10 clock hours of training in administering injections and performing skin tests;  \n• 10 hours of training in venipuncture and skin puncture for the purpose of withdrawing blood;  \n• at least 10 of each intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injectionsand 10 skin tests, and/or at least 10 venipuncture and 10 skin punctures;  \n• 10 hours of training in administering medication by inhalation; and  \n• training in the above shall include instruction and demonstration in:  \n- pertinent anatomy and physiology appropriate to the procedures;  \n- choice of equipment;  \n- proper technique including sterile technique;  \n- hazards and complications;  \n- patient care following treatment or tests;  \n- emergency procedures; and  \n- California law and regulations for medical assistants  \nIn every instance, prior to administration of medicine by a medical assistant, a licensed physician or podiatrist, or another [appropriately] licensed person shall verify the correct medication and dosage. The supervising physician or podiatrist must authorize any technical supportive services performed by the medical assistant and that supervising physician or podiatrist must be physically present in the treatment  \nfacility when procedures are administered, except as provided in section 2069(a) of the Business and Professions Code.  \n…  \nMedical assistants are not required tobe licensed or certified by the State of California   If medical assistants will be training other medical assistants [outside of a formal academic setting], they must be certified by one of the [Medical Board of California]-approved certifying organizations listed on the Board’s Medical Assistants page.2  \nConnecticut  \nConnecticut law allows medical assistants who (1) have met specified education requirements and (2) are certified in medical assisting by a recognized certification body to administer vaccines in a nonhospital setting under the authority, control, and supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.  \nDelaware  ","cbCaiduiOhi3KicA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiduiOhi3KicA","pdf",147367,"English","# States That Require Medical Assistants to Meet Education and Testing Requirements\n## California\n## Connecticut\n## Delaware\n## Massachusetts\n## Nebraska\n## New Jersey\n## North Dakota","[{\"question\":\"Why does the article discuss renewed state scope-of-practice interest for medical assistants?\",\"answer\":\"It explains that the U.S. Department of Education’s final rule on Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment prompted renewed interest in how state law defines medical assistants’ scope of practice and related education/testing expectations.\"},{\"question\":\"What does California require before a medical assistant performs technical supportive services?\",\"answer\":\"California requires training, as necessary, in the judgment of the supervising physician, podiatrist, or instructor to ensure competence, including training by specified licensed professionals or a qualified medical assistant.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the article describe delegation and supervision for medication administration in other states?\",\"answer\":\"It provides state-by-state examples, such as Connecticut’s allowance for vaccine administration under physician or advanced practice authority, Delaware’s APRN-present model with liability, Massachusetts delegation rules for immunizations to certified medical assistants, and New Jersey’s delegation limits with the physician on premises and immediately available.\"}]","States That Require Medical Assistants to Meet Education and Testing Requirements - public affairs | PDF",1791049961]