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title: O.C.G.A. § 43-34-44. (See Editor’s notes.) Role of medical assistants clarified.
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# O.C.G.A. § 43-34-44. (See Editor’s notes.) Role of medical assistants clarified.

Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit the performance by medical assistants of medical tasks, including subcutaneous and intramuscular injections; obtaining vital signs; administering nebulizer treatments; or other tasks approved by the board pursuant to rule, if under the supervision by a physician in his or her office; provided, however, that this shall not require on-site supervision at all times, or the performance by medical assistants of medical tasks ordered by a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse delegated the authority to issue such an order in accordance with law and pursuant to rules of the board.

## History

Code 1981, § 43-34-44, enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.

## Editor's Notes

For application of this statute in 2021, see Executive Order 01.22.21.07.

Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509, effective July 1, 2009, redesignated former Code Section 43-34-44 as present Code Section 43-34-40.