CMAqueen

Yes, the AAMA does program accreditation. The school where I instruct just went through the accreditation process and the AAMA came in to do a site survey in Feb. We passed with flying colors! I did find out for sure about MAs starting IVs. In Indiana MAs may do anything that the physician allows them to do. Since the MA is working under the physician's licnese, the responsibility to insure patient saftey belongs to the physician. This is in private practice that I'm talking about. Hospitals and other institutions have their own set of policies.

Thanks for the reply callmedoc! I didn't even think about the possiblity of starting an IV without a doctor's order. You know we MAs don't do ANYTHING without a doctor's order. I just didn't know if it was allowed at all. I suppose that it's up to the physican, the policy of the office, and the training of the individual MA. I don't even know if there are laws that govern the scope of practice for MAs.

Hello! I've been all over the internet and still can't find out what I need to know. I'm hoping that one of you may be able to help me. The American Association of Medical Assistants recently added IV therapy to the list of clinical skills that it requires MA programs to teach. I know that MAs are not legally able to start IVs in every state. I'm in Indiana and I haven't been able to find out if MAs are allowed to start IVs here. I've been to the sites for professional licensing and the Indiana government site with no luck. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!