Can I get feedback about which states require medical assistants to be certified? I am in school for MA1 and this is an assignment for my Medical Law and Ethics class. Thanks

Your Professional Title/Credentials: student

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Do a search and you will get a correct list. I think AK, CA, and GA is working towards this. Not sure. You may find this here on this site.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: Registered Nurse CCMA Certified Phlebotomist Certified X-Ray tech

Are You Still In School? Completed my BSN December 2008

Are You Working? yes. I work agency. (Hospital Clinic for 6 years)

i know for a fact Michigan is NOT on that list

Currently, California does not require certification, but it is difficult to get hired without it.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CCMA-C, CLD

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No cert. required for FL.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: RMA

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New Jersey MAs must be Certified.

South Dakota MAs must be Registered with the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners.

Various other states have requirements for practicing as an MA, although it might not require actual Certification.

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I am not sure about Ohio, but I do see more and more employment ads requiring certification.

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Are You Working? No

You guys rock! Thank you! I am going to share this website with my class.

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