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CCMA Certification in Colorado
Average salary $38,000 - $44,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, Denver metro $40,000-$48,000) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Colorado.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Colorado
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Colorado rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✓Administer oral medications — permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Colorado allows MAs to administer medications under physician delegation; psychiatric MAs have specific additional training requirements.
Top employers in Colorado
- UCHealth
- Denver Health
- HealthONE
Colorado metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | Denver-Aurora-Lakewood | 13,420 | $45,660 |
| Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | 4,560 | $41,290 |
| Aurora | Denver-Aurora-Lakewood | 5,420 | $45,660 |
| Fort Collins | Fort Collins | 1,890 | $42,640 |
| Pueblo | Pueblo | 920 | $37,130 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Colorado credentialing body
Colorado Society of Medical Assistants (CSMA-CO)
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