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November (2) | 2023

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2023 Compensation and Benefits Report


Ever wonder what regions of the country offer the highest pay rates for medical assistants? Or maybe you’re curious about whether your colleagues receive paid vacation and health coverage. The 2023 CMA (AAMA) Compensation and Benefits Report has that information and more, including pay rates by years of experience, practice setting, and practice specialty.


The report appears in the November/December issue of CMA Today, but you can also access the extended version online, which includes information on educators’ pay rates and benefits.

Review the Report

Latest CMA Today Posted!


Members—see the latest issue of CMA Today. Here is just a sample of what you’ll find:


Continuing Education Feature Article—2 CEUs (gen/clin)

“The Age-Old Question: How to Provide Better Care for the Growing Older Population”

Educators Forum

“Practicum Practicalities: Help Students Prepare for Disputes, Dilemmas, and Disasters in the Workplace”

Quick Clinic

“Smoke and Mirrors: Poor Air Quality Is an Invisible Threat”



Members: Sign in now to access articles immediately.

Nonmembers: Join today to become a member and enjoy complete access.

Peruse the Latest Issue

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Recertifying via Continuing Education

Recertifying your CMA (AAMA)® credential via continuing education (CE)? Avoid missing the deadlinemake sure you know the last day you can apply to recertify by CE. Review the CMA (AAMA) Recertification by Continuing Education Application and apply to recertify by CE online or by mail.


Has your CMA (AAMA) certification expired? Check the “Last Date to Apply by Continuing Education Timelines” table on the “Recertification Policies” webpage, and see whether you are still eligible to recertify by CE.

News for Volunteer Leaders

News for volunteer leaders will now be shared in its own monthly e-blast. All current AAMA officers (chapter, state society, and national levels) are automatically subscribed to the monthly leadership e-blasts. 


If you’re not currently an officer but you’re interested in keeping your finger on the pulse or dipping your toes into AAMA leadership, you can subscribe!

Subscribe to AAMA Leader Insider

Featured AAMA Continuing Education Products

Open Minds: Unlock Strategies for Making Workplaces Inclusive of Neurodiversity


Explore a comprehensive perspective of neurodiversity, potential workplace accommodations for neurodivergent individuals, and the benefits of flexibility and innovation in a workplace. Examine how celebrating neurodiversity can offer new opportunities and benefits for neurodivergent individuals, educators, and employers. 


2 CEUs (gen/admin)


$20 for AAMA members and $30 for AAMA nonmembers.


Visit the AAMA e-Learning Center to browse the full catalog of online courses.

Earn an ABC in Pediatrics


Show employers you have the knowledge needed to care for a patient population that ranges from infants to young adults and requires diverse, specialized health care. Earn the Assessment-Based Certificate in Pediatrics, available through the AAMA e-Learning Center.

Featured Blog Posts

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Ahead of the Curve: How to Plan for Your Certification Deadline



Want to recertify your CMA (AAMA)® credential before it expires but need a plan of action? Learn strategies such as using a day planner, building a supportive community of CMAs (AAMA), and practicing self-care.

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Boards of Nursing Should Authorize APRNs to Delegate to Medical Assistants


Learn about how regulation amendments by the Delaware and South Dakota Boards of Nursing allow advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to delegate to knowledgeable and competent medical assistants who have met specified education and certification requirements certain types of administration of medication.

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