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CCMA Certification in California
Average salary $40,000 - $50,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, LA/SF metro $48,000-$58,000) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in California.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in California
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under California rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
California has detailed MA scope-of-practice regulations under the Medical Practice Act; MAs cannot administer medications without specific training and supervision.
Top employers in California
- Kaiser Permanente
- Cedars-Sinai
- UC San Francisco Health
California metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | 78,420 | $44,300 |
| San Francisco | San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward | 19,850 | $55,850 |
| San Diego | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 16,340 | $46,590 |
| San Jose | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | 9,840 | $56,370 |
| Sacramento | Sacramento-Roseville-Arden-Arcade | 11,240 | $47,530 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
California credentialing body
California Society of Medical Assistants (CSMA)
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