Use the Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook Web site http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ and research the description for a medical assistant. Determine what duties medical assistants can perform in your state. (Save this information for Think Like a Manager: Create Your Practice.)

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary by state; however, the duties should
include blood pressure, EKG, vaccinations, vitals, and more.

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