Are There More Jobs for CNAs than CMAs?

The United States Department of Labor estimates certified medical assisting (CMA) careers to grow by 34% through 2016; certified nursing assistant (CNA) careers are expected to grow by 18%. Despite the differences in job growth rates, both tend to be popular allied healthcare careers. Both professions are currently in high demand. Though exact job vacancies for both may be difficult to determine, many factors play a role in how many CMA and CNA jobs are available around the country.

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Differences between CNA and medical assistants

Medical assistants (MA) and certified nursing assistants (CNA) are health-care careers that involve working with patients of all ages and physical condition, providing them with high quality patient care. They both assist doctors, nurses and other health-care providers with treatments, procedures and tests. Both careers require certification and a state license. That however, is where the similarities end.

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