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CCMA Certification in South Dakota
Average salary $32,000 - $38,000 (BLS OEWS 2024) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in South Dakota.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in South Dakota
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under South Dakota rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✓Administer oral medications — permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
South Dakota has broad MA scope; rural health clinics rely heavily on MAs for expanded practice roles.
Top employers in South Dakota
- Sanford Health
- Avera Health
- Monument Health
South Dakota metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls | 3,120 | $39,940 |
| Rapid City | Rapid City | 1,240 | $39,420 |
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen | 380 | $37,650 |
| Pierre | Pierre | 220 | $38,270 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
South Dakota credentialing body
South Dakota Society of Medical Assistants (SDSMA)
Visit the South Dakota association →