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CCMA Certification in Louisiana
Average salary $31,000 - $36,000 (BLS OEWS 2024) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Louisiana.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Louisiana
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Louisiana rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Louisiana allows MAs to administer injections under physician delegation; oral medications typically nurse-administered.
Top employers in Louisiana
- Ochsner Health
- LCMC Health
- Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Louisiana metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | New Orleans-Metairie | 5,240 | $37,130 |
| Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge | 4,680 | $36,190 |
| Shreveport | Shreveport-Bossier City | 2,420 | $35,770 |
| Lafayette | Lafayette | 2,180 | $36,400 |
| Lake Charles | Lake Charles | 1,240 | $36,190 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Louisiana credentialing body
Louisiana Society of Medical Assistants (LSMA)
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