Certification Name : Medical Assistant
Certification ID & Type: 0458 – A – Core
Certification Description
A Medical Assistant (MA) is an integral member of the health care delivery team, qualified by education and experience to work in the administrative office, the examining room and the physician office laboratory. The Medical Assistant, also a liaison between the doctor and the patient, is of vital importance to the success of the medical practice.
Certifying Organization
American Medical Technologists(AMT)(0109)
710 Higgins Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068-5765
Contact information : 847-823-5169 Or 800-275-1268 Fax : 847-823-0458
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? No
More than two years of work experience required? No
Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
certified medical assistant