Which MA certification exam should I take?

[jennmargar]

There are a few medical assisting certification exams and I’m not sure which to take. Anyone have any recommendations? I’m in California if that makes a difference.

[Slipping CMA]

I am a CMA (AAMA). That being said there is no real difference. But I highly suggest becoming either CMA or RMA.

I see medical assistance without certifications all the time and just think if you need to be licensed to be a nurse we should have a governing body too. Even something as simple as a blood draw can have serious consequences if you don’t know what you’re doing.