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CCMA Certification in Alabama
Average salary $32,500 - $38,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, AL metro areas $35,000-$42,000) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Alabama.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Alabama
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Alabama rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
MAs may administer medications under direct physician supervision; injectable controlled substances require registered nurse delegation.
Top employers in Alabama
- UAB Health System
- Huntsville Hospital Health System
- Baptist Health Alabama
Alabama metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Birmingham-Hoover | 3,340 | $36,400 |
| Huntsville | Huntsville | 1,620 | $37,650 |
| Mobile | Mobile | 1,340 | $35,260 |
| Montgomery | Montgomery | 1,190 | $35,770 |
| Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa | 580 | $34,950 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Alabama credentialing body
Alabama Society of Medical Assistants (ASMA)
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