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CCMA Certification in Connecticut
Average salary $40,000 - $46,000 (BLS OEWS 2024) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Connecticut.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Connecticut
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Connecticut rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Connecticut has specific MA scope rules; injectable medications require supervision but oral medications are typically nurse-administered.
Top employers in Connecticut
- Yale New Haven Health
- Hartford HealthCare
- Nuvance Health
Connecticut metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk | 4,280 | $46,590 |
| New Haven | New Haven-Milford | 5,620 | $45,970 |
| Hartford | Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown | 5,680 | $45,030 |
| Stamford | Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk | 1,920 | $46,590 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Connecticut credentialing body
Connecticut Society of Medical Assistants (CSMA-CT)
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