NIMAA Faculty Certification and Continuing Education (CEU) Support
Overview
NIMAA is committed to supporting faculty in maintaining professional credentials and continuing education that are relevant to their instructional responsibilities and compliant with accreditation requirements.
This article outlines the annual funding available to eligible faculty for professional credential renewal and continuing education activities related to medical assisting.
Purpose
NIMAA provides financial support to eligible faculty members to maintain required professional credentials and complete continuing education activities that support their role as educators.
Although national medical assistant credential renewal may not be required annually, faculty must continue to meet all NIMAA and ABHES requirements annually. Funding is intended only for credentials and educational activities relevant to employment with NIMAA and aligned with ABHES standards.
Important: Annual funding does not carry over from one fiscal year to the next. Faculty are encouraged to make consistent progress toward credential renewal and continuing education each year to maximize this benefit.
Eligibility
All active NIMAA faculty are eligible for annual funding based on their role:
Faculty Role | Annual Funding Limit |
Lead Instructor | Up to $250 per fiscal year |
Non-Lead Instructor | Up to $125 per fiscal year |
Fiscal Year
The NIMAA fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30.
Funding limits reset at the beginning of each new fiscal year.
Eligible Expenses
Funding may be used for professional expenses directly related to medical assisting, including:
- Medical Assistant (MA) credential recertification or re-registration fees
- Membership dues for national medical assisting professional organizations
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Courses, workshops, seminars, or educational programs applicable to medical assisting
All requests must clearly demonstrate a connection to:
- Medical assisting practice, and/or
- The faculty member’s teaching responsibilities at NIMAA
Payment Options
Faculty may access available funding through one of the following methods:
Option 1: Reimbursement
Faculty may pay for an approved expense and request reimbursement through Workday.
To receive reimbursement, submit:
- An itemized receipt or invoice
- Proof of completion (if applicable)
- A brief explanation of how the expense relates to medical assisting or teaching responsibilities
Submission Deadline: Reimbursement requests should be submitted within 60 days of the purchase date.
Option 2: Upfront Payment
Faculty may request that NIMAA pay for an eligible expense in advance.
Requirements:
- Obtain approval before registering for or purchasing the item or activity.
- Submit the request to the Director of Education for review.
- When possible, NIMAA will make payment directly to the organization or provider.
Ineligible Expenses
The following expenses are not eligible for funding:
- Expenses unrelated to medical assisting or healthcare education
- Late fees, penalties, or other additional charges
- Any expense that does not meet NIMAA or ABHES requirements
Funding Limits
- Funding is limited to the annual maximum based on faculty role.
- Unused funds do not roll over to the next fiscal year.
- Any costs exceeding the annual funding limit are the responsibility of the faculty member.
Approval and Compliance
All funding requests are subject to review and approval.
NIMAA reserves the right to deny any request that does not meet the eligibility requirements or criteria outlined in this policy.