Certification is recognition of an acquired level of knowledge that involves many aspects of podiatric medicine. We invite you to fill out and mail our certification application.

Any podiatric medical assistant who is a member in good standing of the American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants and has been employed for one continuous year in a podiatry office.

ASPMA certification sets the standard for excellence in the profession of podiatric medical assisting. When you become a PMAC (Podiatric Medical Assistant, Certified), you will:

• Increase your prestige and status among your peers.

• Gain satisfaction in the proof of your expertise.

• Enjoy additional competence in your work.

• Upgrade the professionalism of podiatry in your office.

• Enhance your credibility in caring for patients in your doctor's practice.

Register at least 30 days in advance for any scheduled exam by submitting the required registration form and fee to the Qualifying and Examining chairperson. To pass the exam and become a certified podiatric medical assistant you must obtain an overall score of 70% and not lower than 60% in any one category. The exam contains seven categories.