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Medical Assisting
Endorsement Code: 4125
Note: This information is for self-evaluation. It does not determine or validate eligibility to apply. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.
Authorized to Teach
The Medical Assisting #4125 endorsement entitles the holder to teach in New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes.
| CTE Endorsement | CIP Code |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant Program | 51.0801 |
| Pre-Nursing | 51.1105 |
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing
Candidates who hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing must submit a New Jersey registered nurse (RN) license.
Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Medical Assisting
Candidates who hold an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing must submit a New Jersey licensed practical nurse (LPN) certificate.
Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Employment experience requirements can be met using one of the following:
- Full-time or part-time employment, or both (not self-employment)
- Self-employment
- Military qualifications and training
- Administrative medical assistant
- Clinical medical assistant
- Diagnostic imaging
- Electrocardiograph
- Hematology
- Law, ethics and healthcare
- Medical terminology
- Medical asepsis and infection control
- Recording vital signs
- Surgical asepsis and sterilization techniques
- Surgical instruments
- Phlebotomy
Candidates who hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing must submit a copy of their New Jersey registered nurse (RN) license.
Candidates who hold an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing must submit a copy of their New Jersey licensed practical nurse (LPN) certificate.
Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:
- Grade point average (GPA) exception under Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
- Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Candidates using option 1 without the GPA exception are not required to have employment experience.
Employment Experience (not self-employed)
The following job titles (Table 1) will be accepted as eligible employment experience as identified in the federal Occupational Information Network (O*NET) job descriptions.
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 29-2061.00 |
| Medical Assistants | 31-9092.00 |
| Registered Nurses | 29-1141.00 |
Self-Employment Experience
Candidates with self-employment experience only are not eligible to apply for this teaching endorsement.