Medical Assistant in Delaware
Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for DE. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.
BLS OEWS 2024, Delaware.
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route How to become a medical assistant in Delaware
To become a Medical Assistant in Delaware, individuals must typically complete a high school diploma or GED and an approved medical assisting training program or apprenticeship. While the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline oversees the delegation of tasks to medical assistants by supervising physicians, the Delaware Department of Education is cited as the licensing authority for a 'Teacher of Trade & Industry: Medical Assisting' credential, which appears to be a state requirement for medical assistants. National certification (e.g., CMA, RMA, CCMA) is also required, and programs can range from 4 months to 5 years. Certification generally needs to be renewed every two years, often with continuing education.
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Source: BLS OEWS 2024 for Delaware. Metro-area wages may differ significantly from the state aggregate.
checklist Delaware requirements
| Licensing body | Delaware Department of Education (for licensing of 'Teacher of Trade & Industry: Medical Assisting'); Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (for oversight of delegated tasks) |
| State license | Required |
| Education | High school diploma or GED; completion of an approved medical assisting training program or apprenticeship. |
| Exam | Third-party national certification exam (e.g., CMA, RMA, CCMA) ($141) |
| Renewal | Every 2.0 years |
| Notes | Medical assistants in Delaware are not licensed by the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline for general practice, but rather practice under the direct supervision and delegation of a licensed physician. The delegating physician is responsible for ensuring the MA is competent. However, the Delaware Department of Education oversees licensing for 'Teacher of Trade & Industry: Medical Assisting' which is a credential required for medical assistants in the state. A criminal background check is required for medical licenses issued by the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, which may apply to medical assistants if they are seeking specific certifications or roles. Minimum age of 18 is generally required for medical assistant training programs. |
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AI & tech impact
This career has low exposure to AI automation. Most tasks require physical presence, human judgment, or hands-on skills that AI cannot easily replicate.
balance Is it worth it?
- check_circleDelaware license required — clearer credential signal to employers
- check_circleStrong 10-year job growth (+12.5%)
- check_circleLow AI disruption risk