Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-22-402 - Medical Assistants - Authorized Procedures

A. A medical assistant may, under the direct supervision of a licensed osteopathic physician , per- form the medical procedures listed in the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Pro grams' Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Medical Assisting, revised 2003 2008. This material is incorporated by reference, does not include any later revisions, amendments or editions, is on file with the Board, and may be obtained from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, 727-210-2350, or at www.caahep.org.

B. Additionally, a medical assistant working under the direct supervision of an a licensed osteopathic physician may:

1. Perform physical medicine modalities, including administering whirlpool treatments, diathermy treatments, electronic galvanic stimulation treatments, ultrasound therapy, massage therapy, and traction treatments;

2. Apply Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation units and hot and cold packs;

3. Administer small volume nebulizers.

4. Draw blood;

5. Prepare proper dosages of medication and administer the medication as directed by the physician;

6. Assist in minor surgical procedures;

7. Perform urine analyses, strep screens, and urine pregnancy tests;

8. Perform EKGs; and

9. Take vital signs.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-22-402

Amended by final rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 2655, effective 11/8/2014.