Can medical assistants perform hearing tests?
Yes. Medical assistants may perform hearing tests under the direct supervision of a licensed physician and surgeon or podiatrist. This procedure is within the scope of practice of a medical assistant. Per Business and Professions Code section 2530.5(a), “Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as restricting hearing testing conducted by licensed physicians and surgeons or by persons conducting hearing tests under the direct supervision of a physician and surgeon.