The WSSMA Legislative Committee is given the task of serving as a "watchdog" over any legislative activity that affects the medical assistant in Washington state. We watch for any changes in the HCA Law of Washington state, new rules or laws that might increase or limit our scope of practice and the practice of our physician delegators, or any limitations or additional responsibilities being placed on practicing CMA (AAMA)'s in Washington state.
This committee welcomes email or calls from any Washington state CMA (AAMA) who might have a question, concern, comment, suggestion, etc about his/her scope of practice and the interpretation of the HCA Law.
For more information about the HCA Law, RCW 18-135 and WAC 246-826, which protects the medical assistant's right to perform injections and phlebotomy, click here.
Legislative Committee Description