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CCMA Certification in Texas
Average salary $34,000 - $40,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, Houston/Dallas metro $36,000-$44,000) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Texas.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Texas
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Texas rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✓Administer oral medications — permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Texas has broad MA scope; MAs can administer medications under physician delegation with appropriate training. Texas Medical Board regulates the scope.
Top employers in Texas
- HCA Houston Healthcare
- Memorial Hermann
- Texas Health Resources
Texas metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land | 52,480 | $39,940 |
| San Antonio | San Antonio-New Braunfels | 19,850 | $37,650 |
| Dallas | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | 38,950 | $41,290 |
| Austin | Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | 14,560 | $44,300 |
| Fort Worth | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | 24,560 | $41,290 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Texas credentialing body
Texas Society of Medical Assistants (TSMA-TX)
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