Credentials

There are different paths for different situations. If the member’s credentials have expired and are not currently working in the field that member will have to complete a 90 hour continue education course in one of our approved academic institutions. In the other hand, if the member is currently working in the field the member will be allowed to renew. They must pay the reactivation fee, renewal fee and complete a continue education seminar.

NCMA is recognized as NJBOE, NJ Department Labor and Work Force, NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Medicare Learning Networks, New Jersey Career Connections, NCCAOM, Career Source Florida, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Our credentials renewal is every two years as a convenience to our members. With a two year period they have enough time to renew and attend a continue education seminar.

Credentials numbers are located in the bottom of your credential card.

The Medical field is ever changing; every year new protocols, procedures, and standards change this is why it is necessary for members to keep up with changes to provide the best health care to their patients.

You can contact us at our toll free number and one of the credential specialists would be able to assist you.

Candidates must successfully complete a training program in the health field offered by an accredited or state-recognized institution or provider. Work Experience Candidates must have at least one (1) year of supervised work experience in the health field in order to sit down for our exams.

NCMA requires a two-part exam because we are interested in testing members in their science knowledge but also hands on. We want to examine how well they can follow procedures and protocols. With a two -part exam, we can assure that our members are well prepared to enter the work field.

While you are not required that you purchase study materials to take or pass your exam, various study materials are available for purchase in our store.

Our exams are proctored in one of NCMA affiliated schools. Once you registered, a credential specialist will contact you to discuss the best option for you.

Individuals taking the exam will have to bring a current government-issued photo ID along with number 2 pencils and be dressed in full uniform in order to present exam.

Renewal Certifications, certification wallet cards are provided directly to candidates.

Yes, it is. Many employers required that their employees are certified and hold credentials in their field.

Some states require allied health professionals be certified, while other states do not require it.

Certification is essentially the process of publicly attesting that a specified quality or standard has been achieved or exceeded. Professional certification uses a formal process to identify and acknowledge individuals who have met a recognized standard. Usually this standard includes education, experience, and an exam of knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Professional certification is a voluntary process by which a non-governmental

Professional organization grants recognition to an individual who has met certain qualifications. Licensing is a non-voluntary process by which an agency of government regulates a profession. It grants permission to an individual to engage in an occupation if it finds that the applicant has attained the degree of competency required to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare will be reasonably protected.

There are no refunds offered on credentials exams unless the scheduled exam date is canceled by NCMA.