Allows medical assistants to administer vaccines under supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.

This bill amends the education law and the public health law to allow medical assistants to administer vaccines in outpatient office settings under the supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. The medical assistants must be at least 18 years old, have completed an acceptable educational pathway, and perform tasks as outlined in department guidelines. The bill also stipulates that it is professional misconduct to delegate responsibilities to unqualified individuals.

Allows medical assistants to administer vaccines under supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.

This bill amends the education law and the public health law to allow medical assistants to administer vaccines in outpatient office settings under the supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. The medical assistants must be at least 18 years old, have completed an acceptable educational pathway, and perform tasks as outlined in department guidelines. The bill also stipulates that it is professional misconduct to delegate responsibilities to unqualified individuals.