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> Requirements for Application
Requirements for ApplicationRequirements for Registration and Certification as a Registered Medical Assistant
Application Criteria
Applicant shall be a graduate of an approved, accredited High School or its equivalent.
Please submit the following documentation for review:
- Copy of diploma or certificate of completion from an accredited medical, nursing or medical assisting institute.
- Copy of transcripts from medical, nursing or medical assisting program
- Copy of two legible forms of valid identification are required. Both identifications must bear the applicants signature. (ex: Social Security Card with your signature and Photo Identification with your signature i.e.: unexpired driver's license, government issued identification card, military identification, or passport).
If there are any discrepancies between valid identification and the documents submitted for review, submit a copy of additional government issued identification or legal documentation to substantiate the discrepancies.
An original, official letter of recommendation from your physician employer, on original facility letterhead, stating dates of employment, specific clinical and clerical duties performed and the physician's determination you are qualified to be a traditional medical assistant. This letter must include the physician's signature and medical license number, as this is an official letter. If you work for a major medical facility, an original, official letter from the Human Resource Department stating dates of employment and a copy of the official posted job description for your position are acceptable.
If you do not have an official letter of recommendation as stated, a copy of your recent official medical, nursing or medical assisting work history is acceptable.
If you are in the USA military, a copy of your SMART/AART/ACE transcripts and a letter of recommendation from your Commander or Department Head are necessary. Also include a legible copy of both sides your military photo ID or unexpired state issued driver's license and social security card. If you have access to your diploma, please submit a copy.
We must receive copies of original and official translations of all documentation submitted for review. If self translated, the originals and translations must be notarized. If requested documentation is not translated, your application will be denied.
If you are applying from an affiliate school of medical assisting, the appropriate representative of the school must sign Part II of the application.
If you are submitting a copy of your diploma/certificate and transcripts in medical assisting from an accredited, non-affiliate school, you must have a minimum of 1 year post graduation on the job experience as a traditional medical assistant, with the above stated letter of recommendation.
If you have received extensive on the job training as a traditional medical assistant, you must have a minimum of 3 years on the job experience performing the clinical and clerical duties of a traditional medical assistant, with the above stated letter of recommendation.
These are the criteria necessary for review of your application for certification. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact ARMA through this website.
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