What are the certification offered for American association of medical assistants?

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

The CMA credential is the most widely recognized and respected medical assisting credential in the United States. It is offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). To be eligible for the CMA exam, candidates must have completed an accredited medical assisting program and have at least one year of experience working in a medical setting.

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

The RMA credential is also offered by the AAMA and is accredited by the NCCA. It is a more advanced credential than the CMA and requires candidates to have completed an accredited medical assisting program and have at least two years of experience working in a medical setting.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

The CCMA credential is offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and is accredited by the NCCA. It is a comprehensive credential that covers all aspects of medical assisting, including clinical, administrative, and financial tasks. To be eligible for the CCMA exam, candidates must have completed an accredited medical assisting program and have at least one year of experience working in a medical setting.

Certified Administrative Medical Assistant (CAMA)

The CAMA credential is also offered by the NHA and is accredited by the NCCA. It is designed for medical assistants who work in administrative roles, such as scheduling appointments, managing patient files, and handling insurance claims. To be eligible for the CAMA exam, candidates must have completed an accredited medical assisting program and have at least one year of experience working in a medical setting.