4. • In the state of California, medical assistants are unlicensed, and
thus may only perform basic administrative, clerical and technical
supportive services as permitted by law. They may administer
medications intradermally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly,
perform skin tests, and other technical supportive services after
specific authorization and under supervision of a licensed physician
or podiatrist. They may apply and remove bandages and dressings,
remove sutures, perform ear lavage, prepare patients for
examinations, and shave and disinfect treatment sites.
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5. • In Florida, medical assistants may perform the following clinical procedures
under the direct supervision and legal responsibility of licensed physicians:
aseptic procedures, obtain vital signs, prepare patients for the physician’s
care, perform venipunctures and non-intravenous injections, monitor and
report the patient’s signs or symptoms, administer basic first aid, assist
during patient examinations or treatments, operate office medical
equipment, collecting routine laboratory specimens as directed by the
physician, administer medication as directed by the physician, perform basic
laboratory procedures, perform dialysis procedures, and other general
administrative duties required by the physician.
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