An International Healthcare Provider (IHP) refers to an individual who graduated from a medical or nursing school outside the United States, Puerto Rico, or Canada, including U.S. citizens who completed their medical education abroad.
While we recognize that the knowledge and skills acquired during medical school are fundamental to a doctor’s practice, it is essential to distinguish the scope of practice between clinical medical assistants and IHPs, whether within or outside the US. IHPs may not be familiar with protocols and standards for various allied health specialties, including phlebotomy for both adults and pediatrics.
To obtain NCMA credentials, IHPs are required to graduate from a continuing education program tailored to their specialty. This program should comprise at least 90 hours at a state-approved academic institution. Further, all members must maintain an active American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Apply as a Student/Recent Graduate
- Copies of international diploma(s)
- Certificate of completion or Diploma(s) from a State Department of Education-approved School
- Government Issued Picture ID
- BLS for healthcare providers by the American Heart Association
- Social Security card
- Challenge and pass our two-part exam
Apply as a Practitioner
- Certificate of completion or Diploma(s) from a Department of Education-approved educational institute.
- Picture ID
- Social Security card
- BLS for healthcare providers by the American Heart Association
- Employment Verification Letter of at least 1 consecutive year in the last 3 years.
- Challenge and pass our two-part exam.
Apply via Reciprocity
- Employment verification of at least 1 consecutive year in the last 3 years.
- Picture ID
- Social Security Card
- BLS for healthcare providers by the American Heart Association
- Prior national certifications from other agencies
- Attend an NCMA-approved CE webinar.
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- Credentials
