Medical Assistant Scope of Practice by State

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State Rules

In an updated version of an article originally published by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) in 1996 and updated in 2003, (see article), it is noted that only seven states: Arizona, California, Florida, New Jersey, Maryland, South Dakota, and Washington have specific regulations that govern their medical assistant's scope of practice.

 Medical assistants, remember:

Practicing medicine without a license carries a civil fine of at least $10,000 per violation and almost always other severe penalties and consequences.

Medical Assistant Role Delineation Study

AAMA Library and Form Center
Scroll down to "About the Profession" AAMA Role Delineation Study,
then look for "Occupational Analysis of the Medical Assisting Profession"

 AMT Lawful Scope of Practice

 Arizona

 Connecticut

Examples of specifically prohibited activities medical assistants are NOT allowed ot do in CT are radiography and medication administration by any route (including oxygen, immunizations, and tuberculin testing).

 California

California Medical Assistants

California Business and Professions

California Medical Assistant's FAQs

RN Supervision of the Medical Assistant

 Florida

Florida Medical Assistants

Florida Special X-Ray Requirements 

 

Iowa

Iowa

 

Maine

The Board of Licensure in Medicine has ruled that physicians are accountable for the actions of unlicensed assistants employed by the physician who do not fall under the Board's jurisdiction when they perform any invasive procedure, including the administration of injections. The terms "under the direct control" and "in the immediate presence," as stated in 32 M.R.S.A. §3270-A, shall mean the physician must be in reasonable proximity to lend medical assistance to a patient should something adverse happen. Also, physicians, pursuant to 32 M.R.S.A. §3270-A are accountable for the activities of unlicensed assistants employed by them. This policy shall be mailed to all licensed physicians practicing in the State of Maine.

New York

New York State

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

South Dakota

Virginina

Virginia

Washington

Washington State

Wisconsin

Wisconsin