Credit for Health Care Credentials
Contact our admissions office or your academic advisor to see if your health care training/certifications qualify to receive credit.
- Up to 26 credits accepted for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (AAMA) credential earned between 7/14/2017 and 11/30/2021
Documentation required: State License
Contact admissions to discuss the applicability of these certifications to other degree programs.
- Up to 32 credits accepted
Documentation required: State License
These credits apply to health science degrees only. A current or active license/certification is not required.
Contact Admissions at 888.647.2388 or admissions@excelsior.edu if you have any questions.
- Up to 32 credits accepted
Documentation required: State License
These credits apply to health science degrees only. A current or active license/certification is not required.
Contact Admissions at 888.647.2388 or admissions@excelsior.edu if you have any questions.
- Up to 26 credits accepted
Documentation required: State License
Contact admissions to discuss the applicability of these certifications to other degree programs.
- Up to 32 credits accepted
Documentation required: State License
These credits apply to health science degrees only. A current or active license/certification is not required.
Contact Admissions at 888.647.2388 or admissions@excelsior.edu if you have any questions.
- Up to 26 credits accepted
Documentation required: State License
These credits apply to health science degrees only. A current or active license/certification is not required.
Contact Admissions at 888.647.2388 or admissions@excelsior.edu if you have any questions.
- Up to 9 LL credits accepted for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) credential earned between 7/01/2016 and 7/31/2021
Documentation required: Verification letter or certificate/certification card from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Contact admissions to discuss the applicability of these certifications to other degree programs.
- Up to 9 credits accepted for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Basic Certification credential earned between 12/26/2016 and 12/31/2021
- Up to 40 credits accepted for NREMT Paramedic (NRP) credential earned between 1/26/2018 and 10/31/2023
Documentation required: Certificate or certification card from National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Contact admissions to discuss the applicability of these certifications to other degree programs.
- Up to 24 credits accepted for Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential
Documentation required: State License
These credits apply to health science degrees only. A current or active license/certification is not required.
Contact Admissions at 888.647.2388 or admissions@excelsior.edu if you have any questions.
- Up to 12 credits accepted for Certified Medical Manager (CMM) credential earned between 7/01/2016 and 7/31/2021
Documentation required: Certificate or certification card from the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management (PAHCOM)
Contact admissions to discuss the applicability of these certifications to other degree programs.
Talk to an admissions counselor about your goals and transfer credits.
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