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Medical assisting in Utah is growing fast, with employment of medical assistants expected to grow by 40 percent between 2012 and 2022. Schools that offer medical assisting programs in the state are already gearing up to meet that demand. According to the Utah Department of Workforce Services, certified medical assistants may have better job prospects than uncertified applicants. This guide focuses on the variety of tasks medical assistants can and cannot perform, what to expect from medical assisting programs, and what might be available in terms of salary across the state of Utah.

• Top Medical Assisting School in Utah for 2017
• Utah State Certification Requirements
• Utah Medical Assistant Salaries
• Utah's Medical Assisting Career Trends
• Medical Assistant Resources

Top 10 Medical Assistant Schools In Utah

#1	Latter-day Saints Business College Salt Lake City, UT

Utah's Best Medical Assisting School: 2017

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To be considered for this ranking, schools were required to meet the following criteria:

• Accredited at the institutional level
• Private nonprofit or public school
• Minimum of 1 bachelor's or master's degree in subject area for 4-year schools
• Minimum of 1 associate degree or certificate program in subject area for 2-year schools

Schools were then scored on factors such as:

• Cost & Financial Aid
• Number and variety of program offerings
• Student-teacher ratios
• Graduation rates (4-year schools only)
• Placement and support services offered
• Academic/Career counseling services
• Employment services
• Loan default rates

These factors were assembled for each school and rated using a peer-based-value (PBV) calculation. PBV compares the cost of a program to the cost of other programs with the same (or similar) qualitative score and cost. PBV denotes the overall value or "bang for your buck" of a college or degree program.

A medical assisting program is an excellent option for students interested in beginning a career in the medical field. A quality program will teach the area-specific information needed to excel in the field while allowing students to earn valuable credentials. Because finding the right school is a crucial step to starting an education, we've found Utah's best program in terms of graduation rate, cost, and provided student services. Check out below to find the best medical assisting program in Utah for 2017.

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1. Latter-day Saints Business College

   Location

   Salt Lake City, UT

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   Career opportunities for graduates of the Latter-Day Saints Business College medical assistant program include occupations with insurance companies, hospitals, outpatient facilities and HMOs. Coursework is integrated with spiritual growth and Christian principles. LDSBC, which is owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, maintains an Office of Religion on campus. Students are invited to tour the campus, and if they can not, they're encouraged to take a virtual tour online. The college, which is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, offers library services, academic counseling and tutoring services.

Utah Medical Assisting Careers: By the Numbers

1. How are medical assistants described in Utah?

In various statutes, Utah defines a medical assistant as "an unlicensed individual working under the direct and immediate supervision of a licensed [or osteopathic] physician and surgeon, and engaged in specific tasks assigned by the licensed [or osteopathic] physician and surgeon in accordance with the standards and ethics of the profession."

2. Is certification required?

Utah specifically exempts medical assistants from licensure, but makes no mention of certification. However, those who choose to become certified might find better hiring opportunities in the state, as most employers prefer to hire those who have proven knowledge and skills related to medical assisting. Certification proves that knowledge and skills, and is therefore preferable.

3. Is certification available?

Certification for medical assistants in Utah can be earned through any of the following certifying agencies. Remember that these certifications are recognized nationwide, not just in Utah.

Certification	Organization
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)	American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)	American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)	National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)	MNational Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

4. Is formal medical assisting training required?

In order to sit for the certification exam, an applicant must have completed a formal training program. Though Utah doesn't require formal education to become a medical assistant, it does require formal training to become a medication aide. This training allows medical assistants and other unlicensed personnel to administer medications to patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Those who intend to become a medication aide certified (MAC) must complete the following:

• Complete an approved program. These programs are offered through health care facilities, health care associations and educational institutions.
• Complete 60 clock hours of classroom training
• Complete 40 hours of practical training in a long-term care facility

5. Are there tasks outside the scope of medical assistants in Utah?

Medical assistants in Utah can provide services that do not require a license, and are delegated by a licensed physician or nurse. Medical assistants may not engage in:

• Diagnosing a patient
• Establishing a treatment plan for a patient
• Surgical procedures
• Prescribing prescription medications
• Administering anesthesia
• Does not engage in medical procedures that were not delegated by licensed personnel

Those who have earned the MAC can administer medications only through certain routes, and cannot administer any of the following:

• Barium and other diagnostic contrasts
• Chemotherapy agents, except oral chemotherapy
• Medication pumps, including patient-controlled pumps
• Nitroglycerin paste

Salaries for Medical Assistants in Utah

Understanding what salary to expect can help those in Utah make decisions about a medical assisting career. The following chart compares Utah median wages with those of other medical assistants throughout the nation.

	Annual Wage 25 th  percentile	Annual Wage Median	Annual Wage 75 th  percentile	Hourly Wage Median
Utah	$25,100	$28,450	$33,020	$13.68
National	$25,500	$29,960	$36,070	$14.41

Utah City and Metropolitan Area Salaries

The city or metro area in which a medical assistant works can have an influence in their salary. Though those who work in larger metro areas might see higher annual incomes, that isn't always the case. The chart below offers insight into what medical assistants can expect to make in various parts of the state.

Area	Annual Wage 25th percentile	Annual Wage Median	Annual Wage 75th percentile	Hourly Wage Median
Logan, UT-ID	$23,130	$27,090	$30,540	$13.02
Ogden-Clearfield, UT	$24,200	$28,470	$33,750	$13.69
Provo-Orem, UT	$23,210	$26,690	$30,010	$12.83
St. George, UT	$24,100	$27,730	$31,840	$13.33
Salt Lake City, UT	$26,160	$29,210	$34,090	$14.04
Northern Utah nonmetropolitan area	$22,230	$25,160	$29,450	$12.10
West Central Utah nonmetropolitan area	$22,650	$27,000	$32,890	$12.98
South Western Utah nonmetropolitan area	$24,920	$27,930	$31,210	$13.43

Utah Medical Assisting Employments Trends

The growth of employment for medical assistants in Utah is expected to be impressive, hitting almost 40 percent between 2012 and 2022. The chart below breaks that down into hard employment numbers.

Medical Assistant Estimated Employment Growth 2012-2022

	Average Annual Openings	Current Employment	Projected Employment 2022	Jobs Added	Growth Rate
Utah	410	6,880	9,610	2,730	39.7%
National	26,990	560,800	723,700	162,900	29%

Utah Medical Assisting School Spotlight

There are numerous schools in Utah that offer medical assisting programs. The following spotlight school offers a strong example of what students in Utah can expect when they begin to look into these programs.

SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

School Type:
Public College

Accreditation:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

School highlights:
With small class sizes, this community college ensures each student gets all the skills needed to succeed as a medical assistant. Upon program completion, students will not only be ready to take the Certified Medical Assistant exam, but also the Licensed Radiologic Practical Technician exam.

Programs offered:
The medical assisting certificate program is comprised of 3 semester totaling 42 credits, some of which are offered online.

Salt Lake City College

Utah Medical Assistant Resources

Utah Administrative Code, Nurse Practice Act Rule
This site has information on the Medical Aide Certified training programs and protocols.

Utah State Society of Medical Assistants (USSMA)
The USSMA is an affiliate organization of the AAMA which works to update medical assisting professionals and students about professional advancement opportunities and news relevant to the medical assisting profession.

Utah's Medical Practice Act
]Utah's statute which discusses the practice of doctors in Utah also describes how a doctor may delegate tasks to a medical assistant.

Utah's Osteopathic Medical Practice Act
Utah's statute which controls the practice of osteopathic doctors in Utah and lists which tasks may or may not be delegated by a licensed osteopathic doctor to a medical assistant.

Utah's Physician Assistant Act
The statute outlining the physician assistant practice in Utah provides for certain exemptions from licensure for medical assistants who are working under the supervision of a doctor and do not engage in certain medical acts.