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Education: recent graduate from an accredited MA program\u003Cbr>2. Option \\#2 to be reviewed on website (below)\u003Cbr>3. Work experience: 5+ years out of the last 7 years. No more than 2 years as an instructor in an MA program. Proof of HS diploma or GED is required\u003Cbr>4. Option \\#4 to be reviewed on website (below)\u003Cbr>[https://www.americanmedtech.org](https://www.americanmedtech.org)[ ](https://www.americanmedtech.org)[/Medical-Assistant](/Medical-Assistant) | 1. Annual fee\u003Cbr>2. Continuing education every three years=30\u003Cbr>points (continued full time employment at Vanderbilt and annual education requirements count towards the 30 points) . |\n\n\n| American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) | Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) | [https://www.aama](https://www.aama)[ntl.org/](ntl.org/) | [https://www.aa](https://www.aa)[ ](https://www.aa)[ma-ntl.org/cma](ma-ntl.org/cma)aama\u003Cbr>exam/verifycma-status | Must meet the following criteria:\u003Cbr>1. Education: recent graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited medical assisting program\u003Cbr>2. Completing students may take the CMA (AAMA) exam no more than 30 days prior to completing their formal education and practicum.\u003Cbr>[https://www.aama-ntl.org/cma](https://www.aama-ntl.org/cma)aama-exam/eligibility | 1. Every 60 months (5 years) pay arecertification fee\u003Cbr>2. May choose one of\u003Cbr>two options: Retake the exam CE every five years=60 points.(Continued full-time employment at Vanderbilt, annual education requirements and daily, on the job tasks count toward the 60 points) . |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n| National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) | National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) | [https://www.nccti](https://www.nccti)[nc.com/](nc.com/) | [https://www.nc](https://www.nc)[ctinc.com/cert](ctinc.com/certif)[if](ctinc.com/certif)[ications/verify-](ications/verify-)certification | There are three routes of eligibility to take the exam:\u003Cbr>1. Current student (1A):\u003Cbr>HS Diploma or GED, MA completion transcript with graduation date within two years after program.\u003Cbr>2. Graduate (1B):\u003Cbr>HS Diploma or GED, MA completion (as above) . This includes the U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship programs.\u003Cbr>3. Experience:\u003Cbr>Two years of verifiable fulltime experience as a Medical Assistant practitioner within the past FIVE years. Must hold a U.S. H.S. graduate or GED, Two years of full-time employment or 4160 hours asa Medical Assistant under the direct supervision of a licensed physician within the past FIVE years.\u003Cbr>4. Military (See website)\u003Cbr>[https://www.ncctinc.com/certificati](https://www.ncctinc.com/certificati) | 1. Annual fee\u003Cbr>2. Completion of 14 clock hours of education annually. These must be provided through NCCT.\u003Cbr>[https://www.ncctinc.c](https://www.ncctinc.c)[om/ce](om/ce) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n| National Health career Association (NHA) | Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) | [https://www.nhan](https://www.nhan)[ow.com/certificatio](ow.com/certificatio)[ns/clinical-medical-](ns/clinical-medical-)assistant | [https://certport](https://certport)[al.nhanow.com/](al.nhanow.com/)[ ](al.nhanow.com/)[certification_ver](certification_ver)[ification/](ification/) | ons/ma\u003Cbr>Must meet the following requirements:\u003Cbr>1. Hold a H.S. Diploma or equivalent (GED)\u003Cbr>2. Successfully completed a Medical Assistant program within the last five years\u003Cbr>[https://www.nhanow.com/certifica](https://www.nhanow.com/certifica)[tions/clinical-medical-as","cbCaipPbAEDkQx18","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipPbAEDkQx18","pdf",193177,"English","# Certification Organizations\n## Eligibility Requirements\n## Renewal Requirements","[{\"question\":\"What are common eligibility prerequisites to take a Medical Assistant certification exam?\",\"answer\":\"Across the listed organizations, eligibility commonly includes completion of an accredited medical assisting program (or being an eligible current student/graduate) and education prerequisites such as a high school diploma or GED, with some options also allowing qualifying work experience timeframes.\"},{\"question\":\"How do renewal requirements generally work for these Medical Assistant certifications?\",\"answer\":\"Renewal requirements typically include paying renewal fees and earning continuing education credits or points within a defined renewal period (e.g., annual or multi-year cycles), and some certifications also count ongoing full-time employment and annual education requirements toward the totals.\"},{\"question\":\"Where can candidates verify the status of a certification for each organization?\",\"answer\":\"Each organization entry provides a dedicated verification web address under the “Status Verification” column, enabling candidates to confirm verification or status details online.\"}]","Approved VUMC Medical Assistant Certifying Organizations | PDF",1791044747,13]