Medical Assistant / Rhode Island
2026 data Rhode Island board official source

Rhode Island Medical Assistant License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Performs clinical and administrative tasks in medical offices.

What the Rhode Island data shows for Medical Assistants

Rhode Island sets the entry bar for medical assistants at 1,000 training hours and a passing score on a state-approved exam. A background check is a standard part of the process. The credential is administered under Rhode Island's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

The initial price tag is $100 every 2 years. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Rhode Island, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Rhode Island reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Medical Assistant · Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Medical Assistant in Rhode Island? ▼
In Rhode Island, the license path calls for 1000 education/training hours, a passing exam score, and a $100 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Medical Assistant in Rhode Island? ▼
Rhode Island licenses medical assistants who complete its requirements (1000 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Rhode Island licensing board.
Can I transfer my Medical Assistant license to Rhode Island from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for medical assistants in Rhode Island - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Rhode Island licensing board for the current process.
Does Rhode Island require a background check for Medical Assistant licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for medical assistant licensing in Rhode Island. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

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Medical Assistant in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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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