The following states have specific language pertaining to medical assisting scope of practice. If you require clarification or if your state is not listed, see "Questions regarding your state" below.

Arizona
Arizona Administrative Code: R4-16-4 Medical Assistants
Content Requirements for CAAHEP Accredited Medical Assisting Programs

California
Medical Board of California: Medical Assistants
Medical Board of California: Medical Assistants—Frequently Asked Questions

Florida
2008 Florida Statutes: 458.3485 Medical Assistant

Illinois
"Illinois Nurse Law Safeguards Physician Delegation to Medical Assistants"

Maryland
Code of Maryland Regulations: 10.32.12

New Jersey
New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners: 13:35-6.4

Ohio
Ohio Administrative Code: 4731-23 Delegation of Medical Tasks

South Dakota
South Dakota Board of Nursing: Medical Assistants

Virginia
"Virginia Law Permits Delegation to Unlicensed Professionals"

Questions regarding your state? Complete and submit the form at What Can Medical Assistants Do? AAMA Executive Director and Staff Legal Counsel Donald A. Balasa, JD, MBA, will respond to your query.

Posted April 21, 2009. Check with AAMA Executive Director Balasa (above) and/or your state for updates.