Are you passionate about health and wellness? Do you want to make a difference in patients’ healthcare experience? 

Then the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) program is just for you! 

From checking patient vital signs and providing a comforting presence during examinations to administering medications, medical assistants bring a unique blend of skills and compassion to the medical profession — plus you make a real difference in the lives of patients every day. 

Here’s 6 great reasons you should become a medical assistant. 

1. Top demand career. Medical Assistants are in demand. Medical assisting is one of the nation’s careers growing much faster than average for all occupations, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 14 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 114,600 openings for medical assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade. 
2. Make a difference every day. Medical assistants are critical members of healthcare teams. As a CCMA, you are the first and last person a patient interacts with, making a lasting impact on the patient experience. From taking patient vitals and listening to their symptoms and health concerns, to assisting providers with the examinations and administering injections or medications, you are companioning the patient every step of the way.

1.  Job Security. Estimates have suggested that as much as 60 percent of the U.S. healthcare workforce is classified as allied health. Allied health plays an essential role in the delivery of healthcare and related services in the U.S. and throughout the world, according to the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professionals, based in Washington D. C. The Association of American Medical Colleges predicts that the healthcare labor shortage that started because of the overwhelming stress and burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic may worsen in the coming years – projecting a deficit of up to 124,000 physicians by 2034.

1. Fast-track path to becoming a medical assistant. Many medical careers take years of study. But to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant you can be certified online and job ready in three to six months through our CCMA certification. 

1. Opportunity to work in a wide range of environments. Medical assistants have the opportunity to work in multiple different medical environments from doctor’s offices and clinics to nursing homes, testing facilities and trauma centers.

1. Good pay. Medical assistants earned a median annual salary between $37,190 and $48,170 in 2021.

All this sounds great. So how do you get started? We’ve got the scoop on some of the best options. 

Take the first step with HealthCareer CERTS CCMA program. Our interactive hybrid self-paced program which is a combination of online and hands-on training (externship) will prepare you for a nationally accredited industry certification exam in as little as 8-weeks. Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).

Interested in exploring the path to a career as a medical assistant? Check out our CCMA program. Request information here.