Can a medical assistant give injections in Idaho?
Oversight · part of The Practice Perimeter
Short answer
The cited rules do not settle this — Idaho only defines a supervising physician as responsible for directing both licensed and unlicensed medical personnel; no cited rule states whether, or on what delegation terms, an unlicensed medical assistant may inject.
"Supervising physician" means a physician who is responsible for the direction and supervision of the activities of and patient services provided by licensed or unlicensed medical personnel.
Idaho Code §54-1803(4) · verified Sep 3, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
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Failing to supervise the activities of interns, residents, nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives, clinical nurse specialists, or physician assistants is a ground for medical discipline.
Idaho Code §54-1814(17) · verified Sep 3, 2026
Knowingly aiding or abetting any person to practice medicine who is not authorized to practice medicine as provided in this chapter is a ground for medical discipline.
Idaho Code §54-1814(5) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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