Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-18-605 - Authorized Procedures for Medical Assistants

A. A medical assistant may perform the following under the direct supervision of a physician:

1. Obtain a patient's medical history;

2. Obtain a patient's vital signs;

3. Assist a physician in performing a physical examination, surgical procedure, or treatment;

4. Perform a diagnostic test ordered by a physician including:

a. An electrocardiogram;

b. A peripheral vein puncture;

c. A capillary puncture;

d. Urine analysis;

e. A hematology test; or

f. Respiratory function testing;

5. Administer a medication:

a. By mouth; or

b. By subcutaneous or intra-muscular injection if the medical assistant received training on performing this type of administration from an approved medical assistant training program;

6. Monitor and remove an intravenous administration of a medication established by a supervising physician if the medical assistant received training on monitoring and removing an intravenous administration from an approved medical assistant training program.

7. Perform physiotherapy, which includes the following:

a. Whirlpool treatment,

b. Diathermy treatment,

c. Electronic stimulation treatment,

d. Ultrasound therapy,

e. Massage therapy,

f. Traction,

g. Transcutaneous nerve stimulation,

h. Colon hydrotherapy, or

i. Hot and cold pack treatment.

B. A medical assistant shall not:

1. Diagnose a medical condition;

2. Design or modify a treatment program;

3. Prescribe a medication or natural substance;

4. Provide a patient with a prognosis;

5. Unless authorized by law, perform:

a. An ionizing radiographic procedure,

b. A surgical procedure,

c. A central venous catheterization,

d. An acupuncture needle insertion, or

e. Manipulative therapy;

6. Administer or establish an intravenous medication;

7. Perform any procedure that requires precise placement of a needle into a patient by single or multiple injections including:

a. Sclerotherapy,

b. Prolotherapy,

c. Mesotherapy, or

d. Neurotherapy; or

8. Employ the medical assistant's supervising physician or have any financial interest in a naturopathic practice where the supervising physician is employed.

C. While assisting a naturopathic physician or performing a procedure delegated to the medical assistant, the medical assistant shall wear a clearly visible tag that states the individual is a medical assistant.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-18-605

New Section made by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 1547, effective June 4, 2005 (Supp. 05-2).