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Medical Assistants in Connecticut

A career as a medical assistant is one that gives you excellent job opportunities as part of the growing medical industry. Unlike some sectors of the economy which are shrinking in size, the medical industry continues to grow and is anticipated to continuing growing for quite some time. As the medical industry grows it will create additional demand for well-trained medical assistants. Among the many reasons why a career as a medical assistant is appealing is the relatively short amount of time required to be in school before one can join the workforce.

Required Certification

As with most states, there are no certification requirements for medical assistants in the state of Connecticut. The sole requirement for employment is to have completed an accredited school’s program for medical assistants. Be sure that you spend an adequate amount of time finding a school and program that is a great fit for you. Once you have found a school that meets all your specific needs you will want to complete your medical assistant program at the accredited school you have chosen. It is always wise to spend the time to thoroughly research several schools and programs to find one that meets your needs given your particular situation and skillset. You will want to consider several different components when reviewing programs, such as: skills that will be taught in the program, admissions requirements, physical location and also financial costs of the program. Spending the time to find a school that fits your needs and your budget will pay dividends as you start your career as a medical assistant.

If you wish to gain certification for potentially greater pay and employability you can look at becoming certified with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA): https://www.aama-ntl.org/

Salaries for Medical Assistants in Connecticut

According to the BLS the average mean wage for medical assistants in Connecticut is $33,7501. This is above average for the country as a whole. Keep in mind, your pay can vary based on what type of medical facility you work in.

Today is a great day to get started on your career by finding a school and program that fits your needs. You can find a database of schools with medical assistant programs here.