The NHA CCMA is the most widely held medical-assistant credential in the United States with more than 100,000 active certificants. The 200-question, computer-based exam covers clin…

The CMA (AAMA) is the gold-standard medical-assisting credential and the only one recognized by the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, and many state …

The RMA credential from AMT has been issued since 1972 and is accepted across physician offices, hospital outpatient departments, and ambulatory surgery centers. Eligibility is bro…

The NCMA from NCCT is positioned as an accessible credential with a work-experience eligibility pathway, making it a strong fit for medical assistants who trained on the job or thr…

The CMAA is the administrative counterpart to the CCMA. It certifies competence in patient scheduling, medical records management, insurance and billing, and office communications …

The NHA CPT credential certifies phlebotomy-specific competence: order of draw, tube additives, venipuncture technique, complication management, specimen handling, and patient iden…

The CET from NHA certifies EKG-specific skills including patient preparation, electrode placement, lead identification, recognition of basic arrhythmias, and equipment troubleshoot…

The PCT credential is broader than the medical-assistant credential and is common in hospital inpatient and long-term-care settings. It is a strong fit for candidates who plan to w…

CNAs are the entry-level credential for bedside nursing care. Unlike medical assistants, CNAs typically work under RN or LPN supervision and focus on ADLs, hygiene, mobility, and v…

Medical Office Assistant programs are typically short (4-12 weeks) and award a certificate of completion rather than a national credential. They are useful for entry-level placemen…