CT HB05094

Medical assistants certified by the American Association of Medical Assistants, National Healthcareer Association, National Center for Competency Testing, or American Medical Technologists may administer vaccines effective October 1, 2020.

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited postsecondary medical assisting program or completed relevant medical assistant training through the armed forces.

Medical assistants must complete at least 24 hours of classroom training and at least 8 hours of clinical training in vaccine administration before administering vaccines.

Vaccine administration must occur under the supervision, control, and responsibility of a licensed physician or advanced practice registered nurse in any setting except hospitals.

Employers cannot require a physician or advanced practice registered nurse to oversee vaccine administration by a medical assistant without the healthcare provider's consent.

The Commissioner of Public Health must obtain and make available for public inspection annual listings of certified medical assistants registered with certifying organizations.