Grounds for denial of eligibility for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential

Individuals who have been found guilty of a felony, or pleaded guilty to a felony, are not eligible to take the CMA Exam. However, the Certifying Board may grant a waiver based upon mitigating circumstances, which may include, but need not be limited to, the following:

• The age at which the crime was committed.
• The circumstances surrounding the crime.
• The nature of the crime committed.
• The length of time since the conviction.
• The individual's criminal history since the conviction.
• The individual's current employment references.
• The individual's character references.
• Other evidence demonstrating the ability of the individual to perform the professional responsibilities competently, and evidence that the individual does not pose a threat to the health or safety of patients.

Requirement.
If you wish to request that the Certifying Board permit you to take the test, submit written evidence with the application of mitigating circumstances, which - in your opinion - demonstrate that your felony conviction or plea should not prevent you from taking the CMA Certifying Exam. Direct questions regarding the CMA Certifying Exam to:

AAMA Certification Department
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 1575
Chicago, IL 60606
E-mail: certification@aama-ntl.org
Phone: 800-228-2262