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Medical Assistant Training in Vermont

Free online training • 480+ job openings • $40K average salary

480+

Job Openings

$40K

Avg Salary

8%

Job Growth

650K

Population

Start free with EHired Open Access Education. Build real-world clinical skills—vital signs, patient intake, infection control, fundamental and EKG overviews—then explore externships, jobs, and, upon completing requirements, the ability to challenge the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant (CMAC) certification.

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✓ Free enrollment + self-paced
✓ Job & externship resources
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✓ AMCA CMAC challenge support

Who this training is for

Ideal for candidates with prior clinical experience who want a structured path to AMCA certification without repeating basics they already know.

New to healthcare? You're welcome to enroll, but be aware: if you have no prior clinical experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship on your own to satisfy the program's practical component and prepare for the certification exam.

⚠️ Externship Disclaimer

EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site. EHired provides Vermont-specific resources to help you find opportunities, but placement is not guaranteed.

Open Access = Zero Tuition

EHired removes tuition barriers so you can explore healthcare training free. Pay only if you choose to register for a third-party certification exam.

Skills First, Not Just Test Prep

Train for real clinical workflows. When ready, you can challenge the AMCA CMAC certification once you complete requirements—our course is not presented merely as test prep.

Externships & Jobs

Use our state resources to identify externship options and entry-level roles while you study, so you can build experience.

Vermont Medical Assistant Salary & Career Ladder

Medical Assistant is your entry point into healthcare. From here, you can advance to nursing, PA, or even medical school.

Entry Point

Medical Assistant

$40K

$34K - $52K

Next Step

LPN / RN

$78K

$62K - $98K

Advanced

BSN / MSN

$90K

$74K - $112K

Top Tier

PA / NP

$118K

$102K - $140K

Vermont has nursing programs at UVM and community colleges. PA programs available regionally. UVM Larner College of Medicine for MD pathway. Small state with strong community health focus. Rural healthcare creates diverse MA opportunities.

What You'll Learn

Our Medical Assistant curriculum prepares you for the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Coordinator (CMAC) certification exam.

1Patient Care Fundamentals

  • • Patient intake and registration
  • • Vital signs measurement (BP, pulse, temp, resp)
  • • Medical history documentation
  • • Patient positioning and preparation

2Clinical Procedures

  • • EKG/ECG basics
  • • Specimen collection
  • • Basic wound care
  • • Assisting with examinations

3Medical Knowledge

  • • Medical terminology
  • • Anatomy and physiology basics
  • • Pharmacology fundamentals
  • • Disease processes overview

4Administrative Skills

  • • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • • Appointment scheduling
  • • Insurance and billing basics
  • • Medical office procedures

5Safety & Compliance

  • • HIPAA compliance
  • • Infection control
  • • OSHA standards
  • • Medical ethics

6Professional Skills

  • • Patient communication
  • • Team collaboration
  • • Time management
  • • Professional demeanor

🎓 Certification Pathway

Upon completing your training, you'll be prepared to challenge the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Coordinator (CMAC) certification exam — a nationally recognized credential accepted by employers in Vermont and across all 50 states.

Top Vermont Employers Hiring Medical Assistants

These healthcare organizations actively recruit certified Medical Assistants

UVM Medical Center

Academic Medical Center

111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401

Vermont's only academic medical center. Larner College of Medicine affiliation. Burlington flagship and state's largest employer.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Vermont

Health System

8453 US-4, Woodstock, VT 05091

Dartmouth-Hitchcock's Vermont presence. Serving central and southern Vermont communities.

Rutland Regional Medical Center

Hospital

160 Allen St, Rutland, VT 05701

Central Vermont regional hospital. Serves Rutland County and surrounding communities.

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Hospital

100 Hospital Dr, Bennington, VT 05201

Southern Vermont community hospital. UVM Health Network affiliate serving Bennington region.

Central Vermont Medical Center

Hospital

130 Fisher Rd, Berlin, VT 05602

UVM Health Network affiliate. Serves Montpelier and Washington County.

Northwestern Medical Center

Hospital

133 Fairfield St, St. Albans, VT 05478

Franklin County community hospital. UVM Health Network affiliate serving northwestern Vermont.

Copley Hospital

Critical Access Hospital

528 Washington Hwy, Morrisville, VT 05661

Lamoille County critical access hospital. Serves Stowe and Morristown communities.

North Country Hospital

Critical Access Hospital

189 Prouty Dr, Newport, VT 05855

Northeast Kingdom hospital. Serves Newport and Orleans County.

Community Health Centers of Burlington

FQHC

617 Riverside Ave, Burlington, VT 05401

FQHC serving Chittenden County. Multiple clinic locations with community health focus.

Bi-State Primary Care

FQHC

470 Olcott Dr, White River Junction, VT 05001

FQHC serving Vermont and New Hampshire border communities.

Vermont Success Stories

“UVM is Vermont's healthcare anchor - state's largest employer. Burlington has college-town energy on Lake Champlain. Four seasons lifestyle.”

Sarah M.

UVM Medical Center Career

Burlington

UVM Medical Center

“Rutland Regional serves central Vermont. Smaller hospital means you know everyone. Green Mountain State is beautiful year-round.”

Jake T.

Rural Healthcare

Rutland

Rutland Regional Medical Center

“Community Health Centers serve Vermont's underserved. Meaningful work with community impact. Burlington is surprisingly vibrant.”

Emily R.

Community Health

Burlington

Community Health Centers of Burlington

“Southwestern Vermont Medical serves the southern tier. Small community healthcare is rewarding. Know your patients by name.”

Mike K.

Southern Vermont

Bennington

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Medical Assistant training really free in Vermont?
Yes. EHired offers free MA training to all Vermont residents. You pay nothing to enroll or learn — no credit card, no FAFSA, no cosigners, no loans. The only payment is $1,500 when you feel ready and only if you wish to pursue AMCA MA certification.
How much do Medical Assistants make in Vermont?
Vermont Medical Assistants earn $40K on average. Entry-level positions start around $34K, with experienced MAs earning up to $52K. The career ladder extends to LPN/RN ($78K), BSN/MSN ($90K), PA ($118K), and MD/DO ($220K+).
Do I need clinical experience to start MA training?
No prior experience is required to enroll. However, if you are new to healthcare, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship to build hands-on clinical confidence. EHired does not arrange externships — students are responsible for securing their own clinical experiences.
Are there enough healthcare jobs in Vermont?
Vermont is small but has 480+ openings with less competition. UVM Medical Center is state's largest employer. Rural hospitals need MAs. High wages ($40K average) for New England. Quality of life and four seasons appeal to many.
What is the job outlook for Medical Assistants in Vermont?
Strong. Medical Assistant positions are projected to grow 8% through 2034. Vermont has 480+ current MA job openings. Healthcare is recession-resistant with consistent demand across physician practices, clinics, urgent care centers, and hospital outpatient departments.
Can I advance from MA to higher healthcare roles in Vermont?
Vermont has nursing programs at UVM and community colleges. PA programs available regionally. UVM Larner College of Medicine for MD pathway. Small state with strong community health focus. Rural healthcare creates diverse MA opportunities.
What does a Medical Assistant do?
CMAs support healthcare providers with patient intake, vital signs, medical history documentation, assisting with examinations, basic wound care, specimen collection, EKG procedures, medication administration (non-IV), and front-office coordination. Duties vary by setting — physician offices, urgent care, specialty clinics, and hospital outpatient departments.

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Important: EHired provides free online training for the AMCA CMAC certification exam. Externship placement is the student's responsibility. EHired does not guarantee job placement. Salary and job opening data are estimates based on BLS, ZipRecruiter, and state workforce data; actual figures vary.