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CCMA Certification in Nevada
Average salary $36,000 - $42,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, Las Vegas metro $36,000-$44,000) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Nevada.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Nevada
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Nevada rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✓Administer oral medications — permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Nevada allows MAs to administer medications under physician delegation; specific training required for injection authority.
Top employers in Nevada
- Renown Health
- Sunrise Health System
- UMC Southern Nevada
Nevada metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise | 12,890 | $40,350 |
| Henderson | Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise | 3,680 | $40,350 |
| Reno | Reno | 3,680 | $41,290 |
| North Las Vegas | Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise | 1,980 | $40,350 |
| Sparks | Reno | 980 | $41,290 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Nevada credentialing body
Nevada Society of Medical Assistants (NVSMA)
Visit the Nevada association →