NCMOA (NCCT) - National Certified Medical Office Assistant
- Cost: $119
- Renews every year
COURSE FORMAT
About
The NCMOA certification focuses on the skills required for medical office administrative tasks. Medical Office Assistants handle a range of responsibilities, including patient scheduling, record management, financial tasks, and maintaining regulatory compliance. This certification is provided by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility includes being a current student in an NCCT-authorized program, a US high school graduate or equivalent, or having relevant work experience.
Completion Time: 3 hours
Cost: The exam fee is $119.
Course Format
Exam Format: 125 scored items, 25 unscored pre-test items
Duration: 180 minutes
Passing Score: 70 (scaled score)
Exam Mode: Online, Testing facility
Exam Preparation
NCCT offers several preparation materials:
Practice Exams: Aligned with certification exams, offering multiple attempts.
Self Assessment: Includes rationales and an individualized performance analysis.
Interactive Review System: Features full certification exam experiences, rationales, case scenarios, and flash cards.
Renewal
Renewal Frequency: Annually
Method: Through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)
NCCT provides two paths for completing required CE hours: NCCT’s online CE library and submission of "outside" CE.
Continuing Education
Maintaining certification requires the annual completion of CE hours and payment of an annual recertification fee. Specific CE hour requirements were not detailed.
Other Resources
While this guide provides a comprehensive overview based on available information, some details regarding continuing education requirements and specifics of the certification process were not found. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to refer directly to the NCCT's official resources or contact them for clarification.
Related Certifications
The NCCT also offers the following certifications:
Frequently asked questions
Can I earn a NCCT National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) online?
No you can't earn a NCCT National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) online.
What organization offers the National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA)?
The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) offers the National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA).
How often do I need to renew my NCCT National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA)?
You must renew your NCCT National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) every year.
How many questions are on the NCCT National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) certification exam?
The NCCT National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) certification exam features 125 scored questions and 25 unscored pre-test questions.
What other certifications does the NCCT offer besides the National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA)?
The NCCT also offers the following certifications: