Advance Your Career with AAMA Membership Benefits

Take your medical assisting career to the next level with AAMA membership. Gain exclusive access to discounts, certifications, networking events, and professional development resources.

The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is the premier association dedicated to supporting and empowering medical assistants. AAMA membership offers a multitude of benefits to help you thrive in your career, including:

Boost Your Skills and Knowledge

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Network and Connect to Advance Your Career

Stay Informed and Up-to-Date

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Join on or after September 1, this year and receive membership through December 31 the following year. Membership dues vary by state. Learn about dues and the membership types available to you. 

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Your Member Benefits at a Glance

Valuable Partnerships

Enjoy the advantages of these AAMA partnerships.

Career Center

Boost your career with our resources and search for a new position.

State Societies and Chapters

View a list of list of state societies and chapters that serve medical assistants locally.

Publications

AAMA publications are designed to keep you informed, inspired, and skilled.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to join?

Dues vary according to your state society and local chapter and whether you are a student or a nonstudent. Learn more.

If I join the AAMA, will I also be a member of a state society and a local chapter?

In most cases, yes. However, these states currently do not have an affiliation with the AAMA: 

  • Arizona 

  • Delaware 

  • Louisiana 

  • Maryland 

  • Mississippi 

  • Rhode Island 

  • Vermont 

  • West Virginia 

  • Wyoming 

If you live in one of these states, you would join the AAMA as a "member-at-large" and would not belong to a state society or local chapter. 

Also, if you live within an affiliated state, but your residence is not within the service area of any local chapters, you would join as a member-at-large with a national and state affiliation. As a member-at-large, you would enjoy all of the national features and benefits available. Find out whether or not you would be a member of a local chapter. 

How long is my membership valid?

The dues year begins on September 1. Join on September 1 and get membership through December 31 of the following year.

What kinds of memberships are available?

  1. Active.  An active member shall be one of the following: (1) A credentialed medical assistant holding current status through a National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)–accredited certification program and whose credential has not been revoked as provided by the respective credentialing body. (2) Anyone who was an active member on 12/31/87 and who has maintained continuous active membership. Continuous active membership shall be defined as having dues postmarked or submitted electronically to the AAMA Executive Office by December 31 (the controlling time is that of sending, not that of receiving). 

  2. Associate. A medical assistant who is not yet a CMA (AAMA) and/or who does not fall under any other category. 

    Sustaining. Anyone who has been an active or associate member for at least two years who has retired from medical assisting is eligible for sustaining membership. This membership will be forfeited if not renewed annually. 

  3. Student. A student member: (1) is enrolled in a medical assisting program accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools; (2) is limited to a one-time enrollment, selecting either a one-year or a two-year membership term. 

  4. Affiliate. One who is not eligible for another membership category but is interested in the medical assisting profession. Note: Medical assisting educators are active or associate members depending on whether they are currently credentialed medical assistants.   

  5. International. One who is employed in medical assisting but resides and works outside of the United States and its territories.