CT SB00981

Defines "medical assistant" as a person certified by the American Association of Medical Assistants or American Medical Technologists who graduated from an accredited postsecondary medical assisting program

Authorizes medical assistants to administer vaccines under direct supervision of a licensed physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse, effective October 1, 2015

Requires medical assistants to complete at least 24 hours of classroom training and at least 8 hours of clinical training on vaccine administration before administering vaccines

Restricts vaccine administration by medical assistants to outpatient clinics, federally qualified health centers, or the supervising provider's office

Requires the Commissioner of Public Health to obtain annual listings from both the American Association of Medical Assistants and American Medical Technologists of certified medical assistants residing in the state and make listings available for public inspection