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Medical Assistant License and Certification Requirements by State (2025)
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Medical Assistant License and Certification Requirements by State (2025)

What certification and licensing is required in each state? A comprehensive look at which states require medical assistant licensing.

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What are the Duties of a Clinical Medical Assistant?
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What are the Duties of a Clinical Medical Assistant?

Medical assistants usually do administrative and clinical tasks. These are the duties a clinical medical assistant will do on a daily basis.

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Medical Assistant vs Physician Assistant: What are the Differences?
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Medical Assistant vs Physician Assistant: What are the Differences?

Medical assistants and physician assistants sound like they have similar jobs and salaries, but the two positions are very different. Here are the key differences and side by side comparisons of these two positions.

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Things a Medical Assistant Can and Cannot Do
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Things a Medical Assistant Can and Cannot Do

There are many things a medical assistant can do, both clinical and administrative, but there are many things they cannot do. We'll examine what things they are restricted from doing.

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Can Medical Assistants Order, Collect, or Interpret Diagnostic Labs?
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Can Medical Assistants Order, Collect, or Interpret Diagnostic Labs?

Medical assistants perform many clinical and administrative duties. Can they order, collect, or interpret diagnostic labs? Here is the scope of work for medical assistants.

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Can Medical Assistants Give Injections Or Shots?
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Can Medical Assistants Give Injections Or Shots?

Medical assistants can administer injections in several states but in a handful, certification is required to give vaccines or shots.

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5 Reasons Medical Assistants Earn Phlebotomy Certifications
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5 Reasons Medical Assistants Earn Phlebotomy Certifications

In California, medical assistants must earn a phlebotomy certification before they can draw blood, but there are other reasons they pursue a CPT I phlebotomy certification.

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Medical Assistant vs Phlebotomist: How Are They Different?
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Medical Assistant vs Phlebotomist: How Are They Different?

What are the difference between medical assistants and phlebotomists? We examine their respective duties, roles, and national average salaries.

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How Long Does It Take To Become a Medical Assistant?
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How Long Does It Take To Become a Medical Assistant?

Discover the timeline to become a Medical Assistant & obtain CMA certification. Learn about medical assistant schooling duration & certification process.

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