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Maintenance and Reaccreditation Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following best describes the AAMA's stance on carrying over unused CEUs from one recertification cycle to the next?

    Answer: CEUs cannot be carried over; each 60-month cycle must be completed independently

    AAMA does not allow unused CEUs to be carried over; all 60 CEUs must be earned within each individual 60-month cycle.

  2. A CMA (AAMA) attends a national AAMA conference and earns 8 CEUs. The conference also offers a half-day self-study module worth 3 CEUs. How should these credits be categorized?

    Answer: Conference = Category 2; self-study module = Category 4

    Live conference sessions are Category 2 (Approved Continuing Education Programs) while self-study modules are Category 4, even when offered at the same event.

  3. What recertification requirement applies to a CMA (AAMA) who has been continuously inactive (not working) in the medical assisting field during the entire 60-month cycle?

    Answer: They must still fulfill the 60-CEU requirement to maintain the credential

    Employment status does not affect recertification obligations; a CMA (AAMA) must earn 60 CEUs regardless of whether they are currently working.

  4. Which entity has the authority to approve continuing education programs for CMA (AAMA) recertification purposes?

    Answer: The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

    Only the AAMA has the authority to approve continuing education activities that count toward CMA (AAMA) recertification.

  5. A CMA (AAMA) earns a bachelor's degree in health administration while holding an active credential. How many CEUs can this degree contribute under Category 1?

    Answer: 30 CEUs maximum

    Earning a college degree is a Category 1 Academic Education activity, but Category 1 is capped at 30 CEUs per cycle regardless of credits earned.

  6. A CMA (AAMA) submits a recertification application with 55 documented CEUs, stating the remaining 5 will be completed within 30 days. What is the likely outcome?

    Answer: AAMA denies the application because all 60 CEUs must be documented at time of submission

    All 60 CEUs must be fully earned and documented before a recertification application is approved; AAMA does not grant extensions for incomplete CEU totals.

  7. Which statement about the CMA (AAMA) credential and state licensure is CORRECT?

    Answer: Some states recognize the CMA (AAMA) as meeting or contributing to their registration or certification requirements

    While the CMA (AAMA) is a national voluntary credential, some states recognize it as meeting or contributing toward their own registration or certification standards.