Learn about the differences in Medical Assistants and Certified Nursing Assistants. Career opportunities in medical and healthcare industries are booming nationally. In Colorado, CNA salaries average over $29,000, and you can earn your certificate in as little as 4 weeks at IBMC college. This infographic explains more about medical assisting and nursing jobs and responsibilities. IBMC offers Medical Assistant classes in Colorado and Wyoming. Learn more at https://ibmc.edu/programs/healthcare-programs/medical-assisting/ or contact admissions at (800) 495-2669.

1. or
Medical Assistant Certified Nursing Assistant
Which career is right for you?
Medical Assistants often work in
hospitals and clinics, whereas Certified
Nursing Assistants work in long-term
care, nursing homes or hosptials.
Geared toward individuals who love helping
people and assisting doctors & nurses.
Focuses on the medical care of patients, as
well as administrative work.
Administers injections, medications, assist
with emergency procedures, blood draws
and take patients‘ health information.
Specific duties include bathing and feeding
patients.
Tends to take the role of caregiver to patients,
as well as help patients with medical needs.
Serve patients who often need long-term
care and tend to all bedside care of the
elderly and other patients.
Average Yearly Salary* Average Yearly Salary*
Average Yearly Salary*
Average Yearly Salary*
$
33,330 $
29,380
$
31,910 $
26,820
COLORADO COLORADO
NATIONAL NATIONAL
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0
Projected job growth
from 2014-2024*
National — All Jobs
7%
Projected job growth
from 2014-2024*
National — CNAs
17%
Projected job growth
from 2014-2024*
National — MAs
23%
vs.15-19 MONTHS
**
4-12 WEEKS
**
Total Program Length Total Program Length
What an IBMC employer had to say ...
“All the Medical Assisting students I’ve worked with are held to a high standard. Everyone comes in
(highly) educated.” — Raechel A., South Pointe Clinic
Find out if MEDICAL ASSISTING is right for you!
Take a 3-minute quiz at ibmc.edu or call 1-800-NEW-CAREER
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*Statistics used in this graphic were cited in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Handbook, www.bls.gov/ooh. **When following the program as prescribed.