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Who is eligible to take the A Ma certification examination?

Leia Doyle

Who is eligible to take the A Ma certification examination?

Candidates who graduate from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program that was accredited at any time during the student’s enrollment, or who graduated within the 36 months prior to the program becoming CAAHEP or ABHES accredited, are eligible to apply for the CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam under Category 1 or 2.

What is the difference between NHA and NCCT?

For the experiential pathway, the NHA requires a minimum one year of medical assisting employment, and employment as a medical assistant within the last year; the NCCT requires two years of qualifying full-time employment (4,160 hours) or equivalent part-time employ- ment as a medical assistant within the last 10 years …

Does Ma certification expire?

All California Certified Medical Assistants must recertify every five years in order to maintain their active status. Credits must be earned in the basic, administrative or clinical categories and fall within the scope of practice for a medical assistant as defined by the Medical Board of California.

How do I get my MA certification?

Steps to Become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

  1. Step 1: Obtain a High School Diploma or GED (Four Years)
  2. Step 2: Complete a Required Medical Assistant Program (One to Two Years)
  3. Step 3: Pass the CMA Examination (Less Than One Year)
  4. Step 4: Maintain the AAMA (CMA) Credential (Every 60 Months)

How long is NCCT certification good for?

five years
While NCCT credentials are valid for five years from the certification date, valid credentials can be maintained in an active or inactive status. To learn more about active and inactive status, please refer to the Guide to the Recertification Process.

Is Nha a good certification?

The National Healthcareer Association offers eight nationally accredited certifications that are recognized and respected by employers. With these certifications come more opportunities, better pay and increased job security. 75% of employers report that newly certified EKG technicians are prepared to do their jobs.

Do employers recognize NHA certification?

NHA’s certification exams are portable, recognized by employers across the U.S, and accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).