Medical Assistant - Recognized Exams

The exams listed below currently satisfy the exam *requirement, under WAC 246-827-0200, for the medical assistant-certified credential.

  • Certified Medical Assistant Examination through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA);
  • Registered Medical Assistant Certification Examination through the American Medical Technologists (AMT);
  • Clinical Medical Assistant certification Examination through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA);
  • National Certified Medical Assistant Examination through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); or
  • Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Examination through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).

* Exams must be passed within five years prior to submission of an initial application for the medical assistant-certified credential.