Medical Assistant / Massachusetts
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Massachusetts Medical Assistant License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Performs clinical and administrative tasks in medical offices.

What the Massachusetts data shows for Medical Assistants

Massachusetts's path to medical assistant licensure runs through 1,000 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a criminal history screening. Massachusetts folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

Budget $100 to get started on a 2-year cycle. Massachusetts doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

Massachusetts handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Medical Assistant · Massachusetts

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Massachusetts

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Massachusetts licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Medical Assistant in Massachusetts? ▼
Massachusetts requires 1000 education/training hours, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $100. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Medical Assistant in Massachusetts? ▼
Certification as a medical assistant in Massachusetts means clearing the state's checklist: 1000 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Massachusetts licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Medical Assistant license to Massachusetts from another state? ▼
Out-of-state medical assistant credentials get a case-by-case review in Massachusetts rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Massachusetts licensing board.
Does Massachusetts require a background check for Medical Assistant licensing? ▼
Yes, Massachusetts requires a criminal background check as part of the medical assistant licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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Medical Assistant in Massachusetts is one requirement row in a medical assistant-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Massachusetts licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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