The CMA credential verifies that medical assistants are skilled in performing both administrative and clinical duties, making them versatile professionals in healthcare settings.
The AAMA is the official organization responsible for administering the CMA credential, ensuring standardization in medical assistant qualifications.
Candidates must complete an accredited medical assisting program through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
The CMA credential ensures medical assistants meet high standards, enhancing patient safety and care quality in the healthcare field.
The CMA credential must be renewed every five years to ensure that medical assistants stay updated on best practices and advancements in healthcare.
