Idaho Medical Assistant Courses – ID

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: January, 26 2010

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Anyone thinking about medical assistant training in Idaho should choose a school that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Employers recognize that accredited programs graduate highly competent students who will be assets to their offices. Employers also give hiring preference to people with the Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (AMT) credential. They know these credentials mean you have the skills to do well in a demanding job.

In the state of Idaho, the demand for medical assistants is expected to grow rapidly over the next five to ten years, which makes Idaho medical assistant training a popular option. The state has a population that is both getting larger and aging, leading to an increase in healthcare facilities--and that means an increased demand for support personnel, including medical assistants. The demand for medical assistants in Idaho is expected to be highest in outpatient settings such as doctors' offices and clinics

Nationally, the salary range for medical assistants is $21,970 to $31,210, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In Idaho, the BLS reports that the yearly mean wage is $30,750, which is near the high end of the national range, and the hourly mean wage is $14.79, also near the high end of the national range.