Approved Credentials for North Carolina

National Certification for North Carolina CTE Programs

AAH's RMA Certification Is Now Approved in North Carolina

American Allied Health (AAH) has been approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Office of Career and Technical Education to offer its Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification in North Carolina CTE programs, beginning in the 2027-28 school year. The AAH RMA is aligned with the state’s Medical Assisting courses (HU45 and HU46). North Carolina learners, educators, and employers can look forward to a nationally recognized medical assistant credential that is flexible, affordable, and available fully online.

Preparing Students for In-Demand Careers

Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the economy, creating steady and rewarding career opportunities. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects employment in healthcare support occupations to grow 15.2%, and in healthcare practitioners and technical occupations to grow 8.6%, from 2023 to 2033, well ahead of the 4.0% average for all occupations. This growth is caused by an aging population, rising chronic conditions, and constant demand for preventative care.

Allied health is a broad field that includes medical assistants, EKG technicians, pharmacy technicians, and more. These roles are essential to patient care and in demand in all 50 states. For North Carolinians ready to take the next step, certification through American Allied Health (AAH) offers a flexible, convenient, and nationally recognized pathway into the profession.

A New Option for North Carolina Public Schools

North Carolina public schools can now offer the AAH RMA certification, approved by the NC Department of Public Instruction. High school students take the exam onsite at their school, as part of their Medical Assisting coursework.

State-Specific Exam Information for North Carolina

Ensure you check for additional licensing, registration, or background check requirements specific to North Carolina. For additional state regulations, check the American Allied Health regulations map.

AAH Certifications Are Accepted in All 50 States

AAH exams are approved, recognized, and endorsed by several bodies in the industry. AAH certifications are endorsed by multiple U.S. State Departments of Education and Workforce Development and appear on their Industry Recognized Credential (IRC) lists. These endorsements reflect each state's rigorous review process and confirm that AAH credentials meet high standards for workforce readiness, educational value, and employer recognition. Being listed means our certifications are trusted and utilized in state-approved career and technical education (CTE) pathways across the country. This localized state-by-state approach best addresses the patchwork of requirements to ensure members have a recognized credential in their state of employment.

Further, CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, recognizes AAH certifications as part of its national database of approved credentials. This recognition affirms our commitment to career-ready, high-quality certification for allied health professionals on a national level. Reference the endorsements here: US DoL CareerOneStop.

AAH has certified more than 70,000 members over the decades, and its exams are accepted by hospitals and clinics across all 50 states. Exams are board-written and reviewed by a panel of medical examiners comprised of industry experts, medical doctors, and professors. Exams are reviewed and updated on a schedule to ensure they meet industry standards of preparedness for their respective field. AAH exams are additionally crosswalked to major healthcare publishers such as Elsevier, Pearson, iCEV and Hartman Publishing, demonstrating alignment with foundational and industry recognized texts in the respective fields.

Why Choose American Allied Health Certification in North Carolina?

For aspiring allied health professionals in North Carolina, AAH offers a flexible, cost-effective, and nationally recognized path to certification. Our exams are:

• Nationally Accepted: Recognized in all 50 states
• Board-Written & Reviewed: Created by medical experts, doctors, and professors
• Industry-Endorsed: Featured on credentialing lists of multiple U.S. State Departments of Education
• Updated Regularly: To preserve alignment with current healthcare standards

With over 70,000 certified members, AAH is a trusted name in certification and the go-to choice for many allied health professionals across the country.

Why North Carolina Schools Choose AAH

AAH makes it simple for CTE programs to bring national certification into the classroom. 

• State-approved and industry-aligned. NCDPI has approved the RMA for NC CTE programs.
• One free retake. It comes with every registration, and there’s no waiting period before students retest. 
• Free study materials. Every registration includes practice tests and a topical study guide. Optional Premium Study Guides are linked to a 10.1% average improvement in exam scores. 
• Fully online and easy to proctor onsite. Students test in your computer lab, with no special software required. 
• Secure testing. Leaving the exam window ends the attempt, so no remote proctoring or webcam is required. 
• Instant results. Passing students get their certification documents right away. 
• Simple eligibility. Students testing through an AAH partner school use a registration code instead of submitting eligibility documents. 
• Free instructor tools. AAH’s admin dashboard includes CE tracking and post-exam reports that break down scores by competency area, so you can see where each student needs support before a retake.
• Career-ready credentials. National certification helps students stand out and land jobs. 

Students in high school CTE programs, post-secondary training, or a career transition can use AAH's flexible platform to move into a growing field.

Disclaimer

Certification and employment requirements in North Carolina are subject to change. Before registering for any exam, verify the most current requirements with your state’s official health or labor department, or with NCDPI for CTE programs.