Medical Assistant / Utah
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Utah Medical Assistant License Requirements

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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 Utah data shows for Medical Assistants

Utah 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 Utah's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

The initial price tag is $100 every 2 years. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Utah, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

Utah 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 · Utah

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 Utah

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 Utah licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Medical Assistant in Utah? ▼
Utah 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 Utah? ▼
Certification as a medical assistant in Utah means clearing the state's checklist: 1000 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Utah licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Medical Assistant license to Utah from another state? ▼
Out-of-state medical assistant credentials get a case-by-case review in Utah rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Utah licensing board.
Does Utah require a background check for Medical Assistant licensing? ▼
Yes, Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah 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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