1. Graduate

• Program Completion: Must have graduated from a Medical Assistant program at an NCCT-authorized school within the past five years.
• Education: Must be a U.S. high school graduate or hold equivalent credentials (e.g., GED).
• Documentation: Must submit a copy of your Medical Assistant diploma, certificate of completion, or transcript with graduation date. This includes U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship programs.

2. Experience

• Work History: Must have one year of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant practitioner within the past five years.
• Education: Must be a U.S. high school graduate or hold equivalent credentials (e.g., GED).
• Employment: Must have one year of full-time employment or equivalent (2080 hours) as a Medical Assistant under the direct supervision of a certified/licensed physician or primary care provider within the past five years.
• Documentation: Must submit a copy of your high school diploma (or equivalent) and the Medical Assistant Certification Qualification by Experience form completed by your employer.

3. Military

• Training: Must have completed Medical Assistant training or its equivalent during U.S. Military service within the past five years.
• Education: Must be a U.S. high school graduate or hold equivalent credentials (e.g., GED).
• Documentation: Must provide a copy of a SMART transcript or DD214 indicating successful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces relating to the discipline for which you are testing. The DD214 or SMART transcript must be current within the past five years.