📝 NMCAB Candidate Eligibility

The National Medical Certification & Accreditation Board (NMCAB™) was founded on the principle of verification first. We do not allow just anyone to test — every credentialed professional must demonstrate the right combination of education, employment, and competency before becoming Nationally Accredited & Certified™.

Below are the approved eligibility pathways for all NMCAB credentials:

🎓 1. Standard Pathway — Education + Exam

Graduate from an accredited allied health or medical training program in the field of certification.
Submit official transcripts or a diploma/certificate of completion.
Register for and pass the NMCAB certification exam.
Complete initial credentialing requirements, including verification of education and identity.

✅ Best for: New graduates and students completing formal training programs.

🏥 2. Employer Pathway — Employment + Exam

Currently employed in a qualifying healthcare role related to the credential.
Submit an Employer Verification Form confirming role, skills, and competency.
Register for and pass the NMCAB certification exam.

✅ Best for: Active professionals seeking to add national certification to current employment.

🔗 3. Bridge Pathway — Experienced Professionals

Minimum of 3 years of continuous healthcare employment in the certification field.
At least 1,500 hours of verifiable work experience documented by employer.
Submission of an Employer Competency Verification Form confirming skills and duties.
May qualify for accelerated testing or direct certification based on work history.

✅ Best for: Experienced employees without recent formal education who need certification to remain compliant or advance their careers.

📄 4. Exam Exemption (Experience-Based Credentialing)

Candidates with 3+ years of verified employment and 1,500+ work hours may apply for an exam exemption.
Requires employer-submitted documentation proving competency in all domains of practice.
NMCAB reviews, verifies, and issues credential if all standards are met.

✅ Best for: Highly experienced professionals with long-standing verifiable work records.

🧾 Documentation Requirements

All candidates must provide:

Proof of identity (government-issued ID).
Proof of education, program completion, or employer verification.
Employer Competency Form (for Bridge Pathway or Exam Exemption).
Signed acknowledgment of NMCAB’s code of standards and compliance.

🌟 Why Eligibility Matters

NMCAB’s eligibility pathways ensure that every credentialed professional is:

Qualified — education and/or experience verified.
Competent — tested or employer-verified for skill.
Trusted — accredited and certified under national standards.

💙 This makes every NMCAB professional safer for patients, employers, and the community.