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Unlicensed Healthcare Personnel Toolkit: New Jersey

Unlicensed healthcare personnel can perform a variety of functions in the medical office setting. It is important to be aware of state-specific considerations, which are discussed below. For additional information and resources, please refer to Curi’s Unlicensed Healthcare Personnel Toolkit.

What are the TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS?

Neither certification nor post-secondary education is required for unlicensed healthcare personnel (UHP) in New Jersey.    The minimum educational and training requirement for a medical assistant to practice is that they have a high school degree or GED and have received training from a medical practice.  However, only a certified medical assistant (CMA), who has completed 10 hours of training and has…

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.

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