Empower Students to Become Qualified Medical Assisting Professionals
Encourage students to become CMAs (AAMA) and AAMA members.
2025 Medical Assisting Educator Compensation and Benefits Report
Archive of Educator Compensation and Benefits Reports
The Importance of Medical Assisting Educators and Program Directors
Educators and program directors are responsible for preparing future generations of medical assistants and offer countless benefits to any medical assisting program. Not only are they experts in their subject matter, but many educators come from medical assisting careers, giving students a chance to learn from direct experience.
Their vital knowledge and creative strategies help prepare students for bright futures, in which they will set the standard for excellence in medical assisting and quality patient care.
The AAMA Advantage for Educators
The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) supports educators. With AAMA membership, educators gain access to resources that help them and their students succeed:
- Networking. Connect with your peers in the AAMA to learn and share knowledge.
- Education articles. The Educators Forum articles in Medical Assisting Today offer insights into current, relevant topics for educators.
- Industry Expertise: Benefit from the AAMA's deep understanding of the health care industry and its commitment to advancing the medical assistant profession.
- Professional Development Resources: Support your growth with access to the AAMA's continuing education programs and industry updates. Many continuing education opportunities are specifically intended for educators and those planning to explore careers in education, such as the Assessment-Based Certificate Program in Allied Health Education (ABC-AHE).
Educator Resources
AAMA offers resources to help educators stay informed on the medical assisting profession, compensation and benefits, and state- and national-level scope of practice.
Moreover, educators can share these resources with students to help them kick-start a lifelong, rewarding career in medical assisting.
AAMA Compensation and Benefit Reports
Discover industry benchmarks to negotiate effectively and plan your career.
State Scope of Practice Laws
Learn about the laws in your state.
Legal Eye on Medical Assisting Blog
Navigate the legal landscape.
Occupational Analysis
Find out what 4,000 medical assistants identified as their current responsibilities in the fast-paced world of health care.
Content Outline
A useful study tool for exam candidates, this document also impresses employers with the breadth of subjects the CMA (AAMA) must know to earn the credential.
Student Support
Want to share student-specific resources with your class? The "For Students" webpage offers an abundance of information. Inform your students of these opportunities so they can make the most of their time in education:
- Sign up for Student Membership
- Prepare for the CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam
- Boost their résumés with an Assessment-Based Certificate
- Apply for the Maxine Williams Scholarship for the Maxine Williams Scholarship in Honor of Crystal Colman, CMA (AAMA)
- Enter the Excel Awards
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Excellence in Education
In each issue, Medical Assisting Today features medical assistants making a difference in the Spotlight. Keep an eye out for educators!
Check out the most recent Spotlight article about an educator:
"Flash Pass: Medical Assisting Educator Blazes Accelerated Track for Students"
Jessica Balladares worked in several different specialties as a medical assistant before returning to her alma mater, Santa Fe Community College, to become an adjunct educator. Since then, she has been promoted to a full-time educator and program director.
As program director, she has helped launch an accelerated program that prepares medical assistants for the CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam in just 18 weeks, accommodating students with time constraints and a need to enter the field. She is constantly working to improve the program and meet the demands of employers.
