Medical Assistant Licensure
Professional Licensure Disclosure
COCC prepares students for jobs that require a license to practice in Oregon. If you plan to work in another state, please check with that state's licensing board. Remember that licensure can help you find a job, even in states that don’t require a license.
Beyond training or licensure, states may have additional requirements including but not limited to: living in the state for a certain amount of time; taking state-approved tests; registering with the state; previous work experience; proof of Oregon state licensure.
COCC provides the information below at the direction of the U.S. Department of Education and National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA). Since rules can change, be sure to check the state you want to move to and ask about current guidelines.
| STATE/TERRITORY | COCC SATISFIES REQUIREMENTS? | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS OR LICENSE AUTHORITY | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Alaska | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Arizona | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements, but the state recognizes approved training program with CAAHEP accreditation |
| Arkansas | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| California | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements, regulated by Medical Board of California | Board definition of appropriate training includes formal education programs; otherwise, no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Colorado | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Connecticut | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Delaware | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Florida | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Georgia | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Hawaii | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Idaho | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Completion of an accredited program allows application for certification; otherwise, no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Illinois | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Indiana | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Iowa | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Kansas | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Kentucky | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Louisiana | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements, but MAs must be licensed and complete a phlebotomy training program to draw blood |
| Maine | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements but recognizes national certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) |
| Maryland | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements but Medical Board of Physicians allows an employer to require training |
| Massachusetts | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Michigan | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Minnesota | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Mississippi | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Missouri | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Montana | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Nebraska | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Nevada | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| New Hampshire | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| New Jersey | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements but graduates of an accredited medical assisting program can become certified and are allowed to administer injections |
| New Mexico | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| New York | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| North Carolina | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| North Dakota | Yes | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Must complete approved MA program and have two years of nursing education to administer drugs by injection; otherwise, no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Ohio | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Oklahoma | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements; possible to specialize as a Podiatric Medical Assistant, by the American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants, or in Ophthalmology by The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel |
| Oregon | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Pennsylvania | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements; possible to specialize as a Podiatric Medical Assistant, by the American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants, or in Ophthalmology by The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel |
| Rhode Island | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| South Carolina | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Certified medical assistants are recognized by South Carolina law and are considered licensed; employers typically require that medical assistants are certified in CPR; otherwise, no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| South Dakota | Yes, with additional requirements | South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners (SDBMOE) | Must register with SDBMOE); any graduate of a medical assisting program is eligible to register; otherwise, no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Tennessee | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Employers typically require that medical assistants are certified in CPR, and they must be licensed to perform radiography |
| Texas | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Utah | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Vermont | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Virginia | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Washington | Yes, with additional requirements | Washington Department of Health | Official transcript; Must pass national exam; Needs to apply for licensure with state. |
| West Virginia | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | MAs must be a graduate of an accredited program to be allowed to administer medication and required to be certified as a medical assistant |
| Wisconsin | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |
| Wyoming | N/A | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements | Has no medical assistant license or certification requirements |