Recertification

The purpose of recertification is to ensure that medical assistants certified by CCBMA continue to maintain the level of knowledge tested at the time of initial certification and demonstrate growth in their specialty areas with continued education and training. It ensures that certificants maintain a commitment to learning. Recertification ensures that certificants maintain a commitment to learning and encourages career development by staying abreast of evolving knowledge and skills.

To achieve recertification, a certificant must earn 60 credits (CEUs) during the five-year period preceding your application. You are also required to submit proof of current CPR certification. One contact hour (60 minutes of classroom instruction) equals one credit. In addition to current recertification guidelines, all recertifying CCMAs are required to show proof of HIPAA and cultural competency training which will count toward the required 60 credits.

The review process takes up to 14 business days from submission of a complete application. You also have the option to expedite the review of your recertification application. This service costs an additional $75 and will have your application reviewed within 7 business days. You may start the recertification process 3-6 months prior to the end your current "active to" date. As a courtesy, CCBMA offers a one-year grace period to certificants who are lacking sufficient credits to complete their recertification requirements. If you wait to apply until you have entered your grace period, you will be required to pay the $75 certification expiration fee along with the $200 recertification application fee. Your certification will still be considered inactive in your grace period until you have successfully completed the recertification process. 

Once recertification is granted, you will receive a wallet card and a seal which can be attached to your original certificate. If you need a replacement certificate, you can order that in our store.