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CCMA Certification in Kentucky
Average salary $32,000 - $38,000 (BLS OEWS 2024) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Kentucky.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Kentucky
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Kentucky rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Kentucky allows MAs to administer injections under physician delegation; oral medications require specific delegation.
Top employers in Kentucky
- Baptist Health Kentucky
- Norton Healthcare
- UK HealthCare
Kentucky metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | Louisville/Jefferson County | 8,920 | $38,790 |
| Lexington | Lexington-Fayette | 4,680 | $39,420 |
| Bowling Green | Bowling Green | 980 | $36,400 |
| Owensboro | Owensboro | 720 | $36,190 |
| Covington | Cincinnati | 2,780 | $40,350 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Kentucky credentialing body
Kentucky Society of Medical Assistants (KSMA-KY)
Visit the Kentucky association →