Washington HB1784 amends regulations for certified medical assistants, detailing their duties and limitations.

Washington HB1784 modifies the duties and limitations for certified medical assistants. It allows them to perform fundamental procedures like wrapping items for autoclaving and disposing of biohazardous materials. Certified medical assistants can also administer intramuscular injections for syphilis treatment without supervision. They may enter and approve health care service orders if they have received annual training. The bill restricts them from administering experimental drugs or chemotherapy agents.

Washington HB1784 amends regulations for certified medical assistants, detailing their duties and limitations.

Washington HB1784 modifies the duties and limitations for certified medical assistants. It allows them to perform fundamental procedures like wrapping items for autoclaving and disposing of biohazardous materials. Certified medical assistants can also administer intramuscular injections for syphilis treatment without supervision. They may enter and approve health care service orders if they have received annual training. The bill restricts them from administering experimental drugs or chemotherapy agents.