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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Credential Name	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Credential Vendor Info	National Healthcareer Association 11161 Overbrook Road \| Leawood, Kansas 66211 800-499-9092 https://www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/certified-clinical-medical-assistant-(ccma)
Implementation Year	2025-2026
Credential Auto Collect	No
Diploma Endorsement	HU45 = Yes HU46 = Yes
Validation Artifact	Initially a letter of pass will be emailed to the student. Students will not have the actual "credential" until they graduate from high school.
Credential Lead Consultant	Alisha Gillie alisha.gillie@dpi.nc.gov
Course Code and Title	HU45 Medical Assisting and Non-Practicum Honors HU46 Medical Assisting and Practicum Honors
Credential as POL	HU45 POL = Yes HU46 POL = Yes
Pathway(s)	Healthcare Professional (HPCP)
Cost of Instructor Training	$0.00
Instructor Training Requirements	Required Instructor of record must hold an unexpired, valid teaching license in the state of the course and have a healthcare background with clinical experience.
Exam Voucher Expiration	One year after purchase
Credential Lifespan	2 years
Renewal Options	Yes 10 continuing education credits for renewal, fee to renew
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s)	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (29-2032) Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (29-2099) Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (31-9099) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (29-2035) Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (29-2034)
Articulation	No
Sequencing	Yes Community college
Employer Transferability	Yes
Delivery Format	On-line
Proctored Environment Required	Yes Exam can be given at students home with live computer proctor, computer-based training center, or at school with a proctor. Teacher with test training but not teacher of record may proctor exam.
Proctored Requirements	N/A
Test Site Options and Requirements	Students will need to be in a classroom at the school with a proctor who is not the teacher of record. Students will need computers to test. Students may also take the exam with a live proctor at home.
Testing Environment Requirements	If students test at home they will need a camera for the live proctor. Students are required to show a picture ID that is in date.
Exam Time Allotment	3 hours maximum
Exam Passing Requirement	78% proficiency The exam has 180 total questions with only 150 of the test questions included in scoring. The other 30 questions are being piloted.
Retakes	Yes
Student Accommodations	Yes If a student needs an accommodation, please reach out to the NHA Account Manager assigned to your school district for any requests.
Multilingual Resources*	Yes
Directory Notes	Students must be 16 years of age to take the course. Students must graduate from high school within 12 months of course completion to receive a valid credential. Once the student graduates from high school, the teacher will need to send documentation to NHA to verify student has graduated which will release the credential. It is highly recommended that the student have the BLS credential particularly if the clinical site requires BLS.

The North Carolina Office of Career and Technical Education provides multiple opportunities for students to obtain Industry-Recognized Credentials during their high school career.
Industry-recognized credentials hold immense value as they not only validate student skills and knowledge in a specific field but also serve as a powerful stepping stone toward future careers.

They provide a competitive edge in the job market, making students more attractive to potential employers and increasing their earning potential.

Moreover, industry-recognized credentials often lead to more job opportunities and pathways for advancement, helping students embark on successful and fulfilling career journeys.

Beyond the immediate benefits, these credentials instill a sense of accomplishment and confidence, motivating students to pursue higher education or dive directly into the workforce with the skills and certifications needed to excel.

Ultimately, industry-recognized credentials empower high school students to bridge the gap between education and real-world employment, setting them on a path toward a brighter and more prosperous future.

Access the NCDPI Credentials and Reporting website to submit a credential application and to view the latest Credential Attainment Report.

^ Indicates the pathway is an approved Local Course Option (LCO) pathway.

* Where multilingual exams are indicated, please be advised that the state of North Carolina adheres to general statute as follows:
G.S.§115C-81.45(a) requires classes (silent on exams) to be conducted in English "[e]xcept when a board authorizes teaching in a foreign language to comply with federal law."
Therefore, NC CTE will abide with the Accountability guidance that LEAs are not required to provide exams in other languages. If they choose to do so, it will be at local discretion.