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The core certification for assistance coordinators and case managers in international medical assistance.
Virtual & on-site Masterclasses also available
Self-paced · varies by learner
Valid indefinitely
3 years · CPD renewal
CMAS covers the four competencies that matter most in day-to-day case management: understanding cultural context, assessing travel risk, detecting fraud, and controlling costs without compromising care. Built by practitioners for the realities of international assistance work.
Intercultural competence
Navigate cultural differences in patient behavior, family dynamics, and healthcare systems across every market you work in.
Travel risk management
Understand destination risk, personal security, and how risk assessment drives case decisions.
Fraud detection & prevention
Recognize fraud patterns in medical claims and apply prevention strategies that protect your organization.
Cost containment
Apply effective cost containment without compromising patient care — negotiation, provider selection, and authorization protocols.
Also counts toward CAAS · CCCM · CMNS
Also counts toward CAAS · CCCM
Also counts toward CAAS · CCCM · CMNS
Also counts toward CMNS
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Individual courses have no prerequisites. CIP certification is required before this Specialize certification can be awarded.
Valid 3 years · CPD renewal. Complete any one course from the GAMTI catalogue to renew — no re-sit of original courses required. Browse renewal options in the CPD catalogue. CMAS renewal also renews CIP. Any COL, CSL, or CXL renewal covers CMAS automatically.
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Start with any course — each earns a diploma on completion. Complete all 4 courses and the CMAS certification is awarded.
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- Assistance coordinators managing cases across time zones
- Medical case managers assessing and authorizing treatment
- Operations staff in assistance companies
- Insurance claims handlers with a medical focus
Industry recognition as a certified medical assistance specialist — the credential that signals you operate to a globally recognized professional standard.
Diploma per course · valid indefinitely
CMAS on completion · valid 3 years
Yes. CIP must be completed before CMAS. You can start with Intercultural Competence — which counts toward both CIP and CMAS — as your first step toward both pathways simultaneously.
Yes. Intercultural Competence, Travel Risk Management, and Fraud Risk Management count toward multiple Specialize certifications.
10–15 hours of self-paced learning, depending on your individual pace.