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Scope of practice

Are MA's in the state of California allowed to pack a wound?

Re: Scope of practice

Good question, as that is a sterile procedure.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CMA,RMA, CNA, SN

Are You Still In School? Yes

Are You Working? yes

Re: Scope of practice

You can check this out:

http://www.medbd.ca.gov/MA_FAQ.htm

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=bpc&group=02001-03000&file=2050-2079

From what I can ascertain, anything invasive is considered out of the scope of practice.

Lorraine
CMA, CNA

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CMA, CNA

Are You Still In School? No

Are You Working? Yes