NCMA – Executive Summary for State Licensing Boards
The National Certification Medical Association (NCMA) is a national credentialing authority that certifies allied health professionals through standardized competency-based examinations. NCMA operates independently of educational institutions to ensure integrity and public protection.
Key Credentialing Functions
- National written certification examinations
- Time-limited credentials with renewal requirements
- Advisory Board governance
- Ethical oversight and disciplinary authority
- Public protection mandate
Accreditation Position
NCMA is not accredited by private accrediting bodies such as NCCA. Instead, NCMA functions as an independent national credentialing authority, meeting or exceeding functional standards required by state regulatory agencies.


