R4-16-401. Medical Assistant Training Requirements

A. After the effective date of this Section, a supervising physician or physician assistant shall ensure that before a medical assistant is employed, the medical assistant completes one of the following: 1. An approved training program identified in R4-16-101; 2. An unapproved training program and successfully passes the medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by either the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute; or 3. A training program that meets the requirements of A.R.S. § 32-1456(D) and is designed and offered by a physician. B. This Section does not apply to any person who: 1. Before February 2, 2000: a. Completed an unapproved medical assistant training program and was employed as a medical assistant after program completion; or b. Was directly supervised by the same physician, physician group, or physician assistant for a minimum of 2000 hours; or 2. Completes a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.