New York A05541 establishes registered medical assistants and outlines their permissible activities.

New York A05541 amends the education law to create a new article on medical assistants. It defines a medical assistant as someone registered by the department, who must be at least 18 years old, of good moral character, and have completed an approved program. The bill outlines the registration process, including fees and triennial periods. Medical assistants can perform basic administrative and clerical tasks, and trainees can perform services under direct supervision by a health care practitioner.

New York A05541 establishes registered medical assistants and outlines their permissible activities.

New York A05541 amends the education law to create a new article on medical assistants. It defines a medical assistant as someone registered by the department, who must be at least 18 years old, of good moral character, and have completed an approved program. The bill outlines the registration process, including fees and triennial periods. Medical assistants can perform basic administrative and clerical tasks, and trainees can perform services under direct supervision by a health care practitioner.