Medical assistant

Duties and Responsibilities: A medical assistant is an allied health professional that supports the work of physicians and other health professionals, usually in a clinic setting. Medical assistants can become certified through an accredited program usually offered through a junior or community college.

Salary: 30K A YEAR

Education: According to the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), www.aama-ntl.org, aspiring medical assistants must graduate from a 2-year associate degree program in medical assistance accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health

Demand for this profession: Postsecondary nondegree award