NAMAC provides certified medical assistant certification to students who have completed certain areas of training and documented hours of study.
Students who have completed the prerequisites (courses and documented hours of study) can apply to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant Certification Exam. Once the prerequisites have been satisfied, the exam can be taken in person at a testing center with a proctor or the exam can be taken online.
Re: National Association of Medical Assistant Certification (NAMAC) The National Association of Medical Assistant Certification certifies students who have completed areas of study for the certified medical assistant credential. Students who completed the appropriate classes and documented hours of study are allowed to sit for the medical assistant certification test administered by the National Association of Medical Assistant Certification (NAMAC). Graduates wishing to sit for the exam must receive administrative and clinical training in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to, the following: • Human anatomy, physiology, and pathology • Medical terminology • Keyboarding and computer applications • Recordkeeping and accounting • Coding and insurance processing • Laboratory techniques • Clinical and diagnostic procedures • Pharmacology • Medication administration • First aid • Office practices • Patient relations • Medical law and ethics Students also must complete a practicum (i.e., an unpaid, supervised on-site work experience in an ambulatory health care setting) as part of the program. National Association of Medical Assistant Certification (NAMAC) Dr. Tracy Andrus, President 303 West Burleson Street Marshall, Texas 75670