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CCMA Certification in Rhode Island
Average salary $38,000 - $44,000 (BLS OEWS 2024) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Rhode Island.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Rhode Island
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Rhode Island rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Rhode Island has specific MA scope rules; MAs complete approved training for medication administration authority.
Top employers in Rhode Island
- Lifespan
- Care New England
- South County Health
Rhode Island metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | Providence-Warwick | 5,240 | $45,030 |
| Warwick | Providence-Warwick | 1,860 | $45,030 |
| Cranston | Providence-Warwick | 980 | $45,030 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Rhode Island credentialing body
Rhode Island Society of Medical Assistants (RISMA)
Visit the Rhode Island association →