Renewal Policy & Credential Fees
Why Renewal Matters
At the National Medical Certification Association (NMCAB), renewal ensures that certified professionals maintain current skills, knowledge, and compliance with evolving healthcare standards. Renewal also gives employers, sponsors, and the public confidence that credentialed staff are continuously competent in their field.
Through renewal, every certificant re-affirms their commitment to:
- Patient Safety & Quality Care
- Compliance with Regulatory Standards (HIPAA, OSHA, ISO/IEC 17024)
- Ongoing Professional Development
- NMCAB’s Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct
Renewal Requirements
All credentials certified by NMCAB require renewal every 2 years. To renew, certificants must meet one of the following pathways:
| Pathway | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Professional Experience | 200 verifiable work hours in the credentialed role during the 2-year cycle |
| Continuing Education | 20 approved CEU credits (continuing education units) during the 2-year cycle |
Additional requirements:
- Ethics & Compliance Attestation
- Payment of Renewal Fee (see chart below)
- Documentation (CEUs or work verification if selected for audit)
⚠️ Credentials that are not renewed within 30 days of expiration may require reinstatement and may be subject to late fees or retesting.
Credential Chart with Renewal Fees
| Credential | Title | Description | Exam & Renewal Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| NACMA™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Medical Assistant | Multi-skilled credential combining phlebotomy, EKG, and administrative/clinical support. | $250 |
| NACPCT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Patient Care Technician | Provides bedside care, vitals, and technical procedures. Includes phlebotomy and EKG certification. | $250 |
| NACMT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Medical Technician | Assists healthcare teams with basic diagnostics, specimen testing, and clinical tasks. | $175 |
| NACUT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Urgent Care Technician | Provides triage, point-of-care testing, and urgent clinical care assistance. | $200 |
| NACMedA™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Medication Aide | Administers medications under nurse supervision in long-term care, assisted living, and rehab facilities. | $200 |
| NACHHA™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Home Health Aide | Provides in-home care, ADL support, and basic monitoring. | $150 |
| NACRCT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Residential Care Technician | Supports ADLs, medication reminders, behavior support, and community integration. | $175 |
| NACBHT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Behavioral Health Technician | Works in behavioral health, substance abuse, and psychiatric facilities. | $200 |
| NACMBC™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Medical Billing & Coding Specialist | Focuses on ICD/CPT/HCPCS coding, claims, denials, payer rules, and compliance. | $200 |
| NACMAS™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Medical Administrative Specialist | Focuses on medical office admin, insurance, billing, and compliance. | $200 |
| NACPT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Phlebotomy Technician | Performs venipuncture, specimen handling, and infection control. | $150 |
| NACET™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified EKG Technician | Operates EKG equipment, performs lead placement, and monitors rhythms. | $150 |
| NACCT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Cardio Technician | Conducts stress testing, Holter monitoring, and telemetry. | $300 |
| NACCMT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Cardiac Monitor Technician | Specializes in continuous rhythm monitoring and arrhythmia recognition. | $200 |
| NACEchoT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Echocardiography Technician | Performs cardiac ultrasound imaging. | $400 |
| NACPP™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Pediatric Phlebotomist | Performs venipuncture for infants, children, and adolescents. | $175 |
| NACDMS™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | Uses ultrasound for OB/GYN, vascular, and abdominal diagnostics. | $400 |
| NACRT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Radiology Technician | Produces diagnostic images (X-ray, CT, MRI). | $350 |
| NACOphT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Ophthalmic Technician | Supports ophthalmologists with exams, tonometry, and imaging. | $200 |
| NACOptT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Optometric Technician | Assists optometrists with vision testing, lenses, and education. | $200 |
| NACOncT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Oncology Technician | Supports oncology units: intake, monitoring, infusion assistance. | $250 |
| NACRTT-Onc™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Radiation Therapy Technician | Prepares and positions patients for radiation treatments. | $350 |
| NACDA™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Dental Assistant | Provides chairside support, sterilization, and patient education. | $175 |
| NACDXT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Dental X-Ray Technician | Operates radiographic equipment; ensures radiation safety. | $200 |
| NACST™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Surgical Technologist | Prepares ORs, maintains sterile fields, and assists during surgery. | $350 |
| NACSA™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Surgical Assistant | Provides advanced intraoperative support, exposure, suturing, and hemostasis. | $400 |
| NACCLT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician | Performs diagnostic testing in hematology, microbiology, and chemistry. | $300 |
| NACDT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Dialysis Technician | Monitors patients and operates dialysis equipment. | $250 |
| NACRTT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician | Provides oxygen therapy, ventilator monitoring, and respiratory care. | $300 |
| NACPHT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Pharmacy Technician | Prepares and dispenses medications, manages inventory, ensures compliance. | $200 |
| NACEMT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Emergency Medical Technician | Provides pre-hospital emergency care, triage, and transport. | $250 |
| NACERT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Emergency Room Technician | Provides triage support, vitals, specimen collection, EKGs, and wound care. | $250 |
| NACPTT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Physical Therapy Technician | Assists PTs with rehab, exercise, and mobility training. | $200 |
| NACOTT™ | Nationally Accredited & Certified Occupational Therapy Technician | Assists OTs with ADL retraining and independence training. | $200 |
Validity & Transparency
- Validity: Each credential’s exam and renewal standards are derived from NMCAB’s formal job analysis, which includes SME panels, incumbent and employer surveys, and detailed task inventories. All standards are reviewed on a 3–5 year cycle.
- Transparency: Renewal fees and exam weights are directly tied to everyday job duties, giving employers and schools clear guidance on how credentials align with workforce competencies.