I will be starting school in the MA program on july 16th, will be obtaining my AAS in MA from a small accredited college, and in doing some research today re: the CMA testing, read that normally someone with a previous felony is not able to take the exam, however apparently you can petition and depending on the circumstances of the situation, you may be able to then take the test. In 1987 (yes, 20 years ago), I was convicted of a felony in Minnesota due to writing bad checks. This was the only felony I have had. I guess my question is, has anyone with a previous felony been denied/allowed to take the test to become a CMA...I would appreciate very much any input on this...either negitive or positive. I currently still reside in Minnesota, though hope to relocate and work in the next five years or so to either Texas or Arizona. Thanks very much.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: none yet

Are You Still In School? begin july 16, 2007

Are You Working? no

I can't answer your specific question.

Have you or can you apply for an expungement?

My program uses bunches of practices in the area for externships, they do not like surprises on the background check at one of the bigger places that takes quite a few of our students. Indicating to me that they want to know in advance.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: workin on it

Are You Still In School? yes

Are You Working? no

I can say from previous experience that you can still take the test with a felony. You used to not be able to hold a nursing license with a felony but due to the need for nurses, they lifted that ban three years ago and now there are no bans on previous felons unless they are of severe nature,(murder, rape, etc). Your charge will not stop you from taking the exam.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CMA

Are You Still In School? no

Are You Working? yes