Medical Assistant / Vermont
2026 data Vermont board official source

Vermont 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 Vermont data shows for Medical Assistants

Becoming a licensed medical assistant in Vermont means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 1,000 training hours, a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a background history check. Vermont regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

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

Vermont evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Medical Assistant · Vermont

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 Vermont

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 Vermont licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Medical Assistant in Vermont? ▼
Vermont 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 Vermont? ▼
Vermont licenses medical assistants who complete its requirements (1000 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Vermont licensing board.
Can I transfer my Medical Assistant license to Vermont from another state? ▼
Vermont doesn't publish a standing reciprocity policy for medical assistants; each out-of-state application is reviewed on its own merits. Some professions fall under interstate compacts that ease portability regardless. The Vermont licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does Vermont require a background check for Medical Assistant licensing? ▼
Vermont does require a background check before issuing a medical assistant license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.

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Medical Assistant in Vermont 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 Vermont 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.