Medical Assistant / Wyoming
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Wyoming Medical Assistant License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Performs clinical and administrative tasks in medical offices.

What the Wyoming data shows for Medical Assistants

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

Budget $100 to get started on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Wyoming, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Wyoming 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 · Wyoming

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 Wyoming

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 Wyoming licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Medical Assistant in Wyoming? ▼
Wyoming 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 Wyoming? ▼
Wyoming licenses medical assistants who complete its requirements (1000 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Wyoming licensing board.
Can I transfer my Medical Assistant license to Wyoming from another state? ▼
Wyoming evaluates out-of-state medical assistant licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the Wyoming licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Wyoming require a background check for Medical Assistant licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for medical assistant licensing in Wyoming. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

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Medical Assistant in Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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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