Bill > SB5657

This bill modifies existing Washington state law regarding medical assistants by expanding the scope of duties for medical assistant-EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) to include performing the duties of a physician substitute in plasma source donation centers, as specified in federal regulations (21 C.F.R.). The bill also updates a certification transferability provision to allow medical assistant-EMT certifications to be transferable between hospitals and source plasma donation centers. Additionally, the bill makes a minor technical correction by adjusting a reference number in an existing statute from "(11)" to "(12)". The changes aim to provide more flexibility for medical assistants with EMT certification to work in different healthcare settings, specifically plasma donation centers, while maintaining appropriate supervision and safety standards. The bill represents a relatively narrow expansion of medical assistant roles to address potential workforce and operational needs in plasma donation center settings.

Health and Social Services

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5657&Year=2025&Initiative=false