I work in a dermatology office in AZ and I don't have any schooling, or training except for what I have learned on the job. However we do give injection and numb all the patients before surgeries and procedures without the Dr in the room of course. We don't even have a nurse on staff. My question is: Is it legal for us to give injections without any kind of degree or certificate? Anything or any idease where I could find out would be helpful.

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Boy, I wouldn't want to do that without proper schooling, but I bet you are working under your physicians liscence.

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Trish,

I would encourge you to do some research on this, AZ is one of the few states that have regulations for MA's.

This is a good article to get you started.

http://www.amt1.com/site/files/315/15341/60000/55084/Lawful_scope_of_Practice.pdf

Chil

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I don't think administering anesthesia falls under the MA's dutis in any state.

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Are You Still In School? yes

Are You Working? yes