Medical assistants can advance to RN by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, then passing the NCLEX-RN. Often, medical assistants can earn credit for previous coursework and professional healthcare experience, accelerating their transition to a new career.
What is the highest level of medical assistant?
The Top Medical Assistant Certifications
- The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- The Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- The National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
- The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Specialty Certifications.
How many years are the CMA credential good for?
The AAMA (CMA) certification is valid for 60 months and can be maintained by examination or completing 60 continuing education units (i.e., recertification points) across the following content areas: general (10), administrative (10), clinical (10), and any combination of the three content areas (30).
