Are medical assistants allowed to give narcotic injections?
Yes. At this time there are no restrictions as to what type of medications a medical assistant may inject, EXCEPT anesthetic agents, as long as the medication has been pre-verified and the injection is either intradermal, intramuscular, or subcutaneous. (16 CCR 1366 (b)(1)). Both 1366 and Business and Professions Code section 2069 provide that they shall not be construed as authorizing the administration of any anesthetic agent by a medical assistant.
Medical Assistant Information Medical assistants are unlicensed health professionals who perform non-invasive routine technical support services under the supervision of a licensed physician and surgeon or doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM) in a medical office or clinic setting. The supervising physician and surgeon or DPM must be on the premises in order for medical assistants to perform their non-invasive technical support services. The listing of “Most Often Asked Questions” addressing appropriate training, supervision and scope of practice issues was prepared by the Medical Board of California to assist members of the public and profession understand the role of the Medical Assistant within the health care team. For national certification purposes you may contact the American Association of Medical Assistants at (312) 424-3100, the American Medical Technologist at (847) 823-5169, the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants at (530) 647-9530 or the Multi-Skilled Medical C
