AAHT Certification
Medical Admin
Assistant
Patient records, scheduling, and insurance forms. An essential credential for professionals managing the administrative operations of any healthcare facility.
One-time fee
Invoiced after board approval
Secure payment via PayPal · No upfront cost
The Role
What Does a
Medical Administrative Assistant
Actually Do?
Medical Administrative Assistants keep the front office of every healthcare practice running — scheduling patients, managing records, communicating with providers and payers, and handling financial paperwork while staying compliant with state and federal regulations.
- Answer calls and schedule patient appointments
- Greet patients and update electronic medical records
- Review and respond to practice correspondence
- Operate computer systems to complete office tasks
- Update and maintain patient and practice-specific information
- Handle insurance forms and patient billing information
High Employer Demand
Medical Administrative Assistants are needed in physician offices, clinics, hospitals, and outpatient facilities nationwide.
Growing Field
As healthcare practices expand, demand for skilled front-office professionals continues to grow.
Work Anywhere
Your credential is accepted at physician offices, clinics, hospitals, and outpatient facilities nationwide.
Fast to Certify
The A31 application takes less than 10 minutes. Our board reviews within 7-10 business days.
The Front Door of Healthcare
Administrative assistants are often the first and last person a patient meets — accuracy and professionalism here shape every visit.
Eligibility
Find the Pathway That Fits You
Choose the route that matches your training and experience. Our advisory board reviews every application.
Exam required
Graduated
$135 certification fee
- Graduated from an approved Medical Administrative Assistant program within the last 5 years
- Copy of your diploma or certificate of completion
- Pass the online proctored certification exam
No exam
Transfer
$135 certification fee
- Equivalent certification from a recognized U.S. agency, active or expired within the last 12 months
- Copy of your diploma or certificate of completion
- The board reviews the equivalency of your certification
Exam Details
What to Expect
on Exam Day
Everything you need to know before you sit for your Medical Administrative Assistant certification exam.
80 Q
Questions
Multiple choice format covering all core competency areas.
120 min
Time Allowed
You have 2 hours to complete the full exam at your own pace.
100%
Online
Take it from home or school with live remote proctoring.
2 yr
Validity
Your certificate is valid for two years before renewal is needed.
The exam applies to the Graduated pathway. The Transfer pathway doesn't require the exam.
Exam Blueprint
What the Exam Covers
The Medical Administrative Assistant exam is built around four weighted domains. Know where the points are, and you'll know where to focus.
Scheduling & Patient Communication
Managing appointments and communicating with patients, providers, and payers.
Health Information & Records Management
Keeping medical records accurate, organized, and confidential.
Insurance, Billing & Financial Management
Insurance verification, billing, and patient financial communication.
Office Operations & Regulatory Compliance
Running the front office within state and federal regulations.
Weights are approximate and may vary slightly from one exam form to the next.
Our study guide covers all 4 domains, and the practice exam mirrors this exact weighting.
Both are organized by these same domains, so you always know where to focus. Study material is launching soon, see below.
Medical Admin
Assistant Study Guide
AAHT Official
Study Material
Prepare With the
Official AAHT
Study Guide
Our official Medical Administrative Assistant study guide is designed to prepare you for every section of the certification exam — written by the same advisory board that reviews your application.
- Full exam content coverage — all core competency areas
- Practice questions with detailed answer explanations
- Key terminology and clinical procedures
- Available in English & Spanish
- Instant PDF delivery upon purchase
Check back for updates
The Process
How To Get Certified
Five simple steps stand between you and your Medical Administrative Assistant credential. Here's exactly what to expect.
Get the Study Guide
Prepare with the official AAHT Medical Admin Assistant study guide before applying. Covers all exam content areas.
Coming SoonSubmit Your A31
Fill out the official A31 application form with your personal and academic information. Takes less than 10 minutes.
Board Review
Our advisory board personally reviews your application within 7-10 business days upon receipt.
Receive Invoice
Once approved you'll receive a PayPal invoice for your certification fee. No payment is required before approval.
Get Certified
Complete your exam, if your pathway requires one, and receive your official AAHT certificate.
Ready to take the first step?
Applications are reviewed in the order received — don't wait.
Have a Question
About a Certification?
Our team is here to help. Whether you need guidance on which certification is right for you or have questions about your application — we'll get back to you within 24–48 hours.
- Email us at info@aah-tech.com
- Response within 24–48 business hours
- Application review takes 10–15 business days
