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CCMA Certification in Utah
Average salary $34,000 - $40,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, Salt Lake City metro $36,000-$42,000) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Utah.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Utah
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Utah rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✓Administer oral medications — permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Utah has broad MA scope; MAs can administer medications under physician delegation with appropriate training.
Top employers in Utah
- Intermountain Healthcare
- University of Utah Health
- MountainStar Healthcare
Utah metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City | 8,920 | $41,290 |
| West Valley City | Salt Lake City | 2,120 | $41,290 |
| Provo | Provo-Orem | 3,120 | $39,940 |
| Ogden | Ogden-Clearfield | 3,680 | $40,350 |
| St. George | St. George | 1,240 | $39,420 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Utah credentialing body
Utah Society of Medical Assistants (USMA)
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