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 11/30/2026

Documentation required: To request a verification letter from AAMA, students should submit a request in writing to cmaexam@aama-ntl.org. The transcript/letter must be sent by AAMA directly to: Office of the Registrar, Excelsior University, 7 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203, or via email at itcertifications@excelsior.edu.


  • 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
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

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.


Certification Certification Date Range Credits
Clinical Medical Assisting 12/14/2018 – 09/30/2026 5 LL
Electrocardiography 07/08/2019 – 09/30/2026 2 LL
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology 11/01/2017 – 09/30/2026 2 LL
Medical Office Procedures and Administration 12/14/2018 – 09/30/2026 2 LL
Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practices 12/01/2016 – 09/30/2026 2 LL

Documentation required: To request an official transcript from MedCerts, students should email studentsupport@medcerts.com. The transcript must be sent by MedCerts directly to: Office of the Registrar, Excelsior University, 7 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203 or via email at itcertifications@excelsior.edu.

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.

888.647.2388

admissions@excelsior.edu


  • 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.

888.647.2388

admissions@excelsior.edu


  • Up to 24 credits accepted for Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential

Documentation required: Certificate or certification from the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

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.


Certification Certification Date Range Credits
NYS AHEC Scholars Program: Year 1 06/05/2019 – 11/30/2027 3LL
NYS AHEC Scholars Program: Year 2 06/05/2019 – 11/30/2027 3 LL

Documentation required: Verification letter from AHEC confirming successful completion of the program. Please reach out to your point of contact at Northern AHEC, Hudson Mohawk AHEC, or NYS AHEC System Statewide Office to request a copy of the verification letter and request that they send a copy to: Office of the Registrar, Excelsior University, 7 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203 or via email at at itcertifications@excelsior.edu.

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.

888.647.2388

admissions@excelsior.edu

Talk to an admissions counselor about your goals and transfer credits

Muslimha Houston, As in Health Sciences – 2020
Started with 26 Credits
“When I found out that with American Association of Medical Assistant’s partnership with Excelsior, I only needed 13 credits to earn a health sciences degree, I decided it was the perfect opportunity to complete my degree.”