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History
- Referred to higher education
Companion bill
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Provides for the registration and regulation of the practice of medical assistants
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring medical assistants to be certified by and registered with the education department
Purpose or general idea of bill
Provides for the registration and regulation of the practice of clinical medical assistants.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends the education law by adding a new article 131-A-1, which provides definitions; scope of practice; requirements for registration; certification requirements; and fees.
Section 2 establishes the effective date.
Justification
Requiring medical assistants to be certified and registered adds another layer of protection for patients as well as ensuring that medical assistants have had adequate training and are thus better equipped to perform their duties.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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