News & Knowledge Education & Certifications WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF UNLICENSED Healthcare PERSONNEL? The term most often used to describe unlicensed healthcare personnel is “medical assistant,” a title that applies to various levels of training and competency. According to the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), medical assistants are cross-trained to perform administrative and clinical duties. They mainly work alongside physicians and providers in outpatient or ambulatory centers, including medical offices and clinics. The duties of medical assistants vary from office to office, depending on office location, size, and specialty. Some of the different levels and their corresponding educational requirements are: Medical Assistant I (MA I): High school diploma or… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. Contact us if you are a member but do not have an account yet, or to learn more about becoming a Curi member. Sign in to see full post Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT August 10, 2023Unlicensed Healthcare Personnel (UHP) Georgia Handbook: Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Unlicensed Assistive Personnel WHAT TYPES OF DUTIES CAN UNLICENSED ASSISTIVE PERSONNEL PERFORM? The state of Georgia uses the term unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to refer to medical assistants,… Read more August 10, 2023Unlicensed Healthcare Personnel (UHP) New Jersey Handbook: Unlicensed Assistive Personnel WHAT TYPES OF DUTIES MAY UNLICENSED ASSISTIVE PERSONNEL PERFORM? The term “unlicensed assistive personnel” (UAP), may refer to medical assistants, office assistants, medical office assistants, certified… Read more August 10, 2023Unlicensed Healthcare Personnel (UHP) Pennsylvania Handbook: Unlicensed Assistive Personnel WHAT TYPES OF DUTIES MAY UNLICENSED ASSISTIVE PERSONNEL PERFORM? The term “unlicensed assistive personnel” (UAP) and auxiliary nursing staff may refer to medical assistants, office assistants,… Read more