First aid nurse vs certified medical assistant/certified nurse assistant

The differences between first aid nurses and certified medical assistants/certified nurse assistants can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-3 months to become both a first aid nurse and a certified medical assistant/certified nurse assistant. Additionally, a certified medical assistant/certified nurse assistant has an average salary of $36,382, which is higher than the $30,521 average annual salary of a first aid nurse.

The top three skills for a first aid nurse include first-aid, EMT and emergency situations. The most important skills for a certified medical assistant/certified nurse assistant are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

First aid nurse vs certified medical assistant/certified nurse assistant overview

	First Aid Nurse	Certified Medical Assistant/Certified Nurse Assistant
Yearly salary	$30,521	$36,382
Hourly rate	$14.67	$17.49
Growth rate	9%	9%
Number of jobs	34,701	350,499
Job satisfaction	-	3.5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Associate Degree, 26%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	3	3

First aid nurse vs certified medical assistant/certified nurse assistant salary

First aid nurses and certified medical assistants/certified nurse assistants have different pay scales, as shown below.

	First Aid Nurse	Certified Medical Assistant/Certified Nurse Assistant
Average salary	$30,521	$36,382
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $44,000	Between $27,000 And $47,000
Highest paying City	-	Los Angeles, CA
Highest paying state	-	Hawaii
Best paying company	-	Aya Healthcare
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between first aid nurse and certified medical assistant/certified nurse assistant education

There are a few differences between a first aid nurse and a certified medical assistant/certified nurse assistant in terms of educational background:

	First Aid Nurse	Certified Medical Assistant/Certified Nurse Assistant
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Associate Degree, 26%
Most common major	Nursing	Nursing
Most common college	-	-

First aid nurse vs certified medical assistant/certified nurse assistant demographics

Here are the differences between first aid nurses' and certified medical assistants/certified nurse assistants' demographics:

	First Aid Nurse	Certified Medical Assistant/Certified Nurse Assistant
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 35.0% Female, 65.0%	Male, 10.5% Female, 89.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Asian, 7.8% White, 62.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Asian, 6.8% White, 64.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between first aid nurse and certified medical assistant/certified nurse assistant duties and responsibilities

First aid nurse example responsibilities.

Graduate from EMT training class.
Participate as a first aid responder during football and basketball games.
Work with the local fire department and EMT teams to provide first aid for the local community.
Volunteer for numerous public duties, including concerts and sporting events, as part of a first responder team
Set up rooms with suctioning device, temperature probe, pressure cuff, EKG, and respiratory monitoring for new admissions.
Educate students and professionals on the importance and techniques of providing CPR and first aid to those experiencing a medical emergency.

Certified medical assistant/certified nurse assistant example responsibilities.

Conduct and facilitate PCA lead group activities as scheduled
Deliver care with patience, compassion, and caring for the elder1y patients.
Document vital information in electronic medical records (EMR) of assign patients.
Monitor patients in restraints for safety, circulation, hydration, nutrition and elimination.
Adhere to home health, hospice, and emergency protocols including performing CPR and first aide (as necessary).
Assist patients with mobility and personal hygiene and monitor patients on telemetry.

First aid nurse vs certified medical assistant/certified nurse assistant skills

Common first aid nurse skills

First-Aid, 32%
EMT, 10%
Emergency Situations, 8%
BLS, 6%
Patient Care, 5%
Safety Equipment, 5%

Common certified medical assistant/certified nurse assistant skills

Patients, 29%
Vital Signs, 10%
CPR, 7%
Customer Service, 6%
Rehabilitation, 3%
Quality Care, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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