AAMA Credential Overview 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of the CMA (AAMA) credential?
- To serve as a state license to practice medicine
- To validate entry-level competency of medical assistants (Correct answer)
- To certify physicians who supervise medical assistants
- To replace the need for formal medical assistant education
Correct answer: To validate entry-level competency of medical assistants
The CMA (AAMA) credential validates that a medical assistant has met national entry-level competency standards.
Question 2: Which organization administers the CMA (AAMA) certification examination?
- The American Medical Association
- The National Healthcareer Association
- The AAMA's Certifying Board (Correct answer)
- The US Department of Health and Human Services
Correct answer: The AAMA's Certifying Board
The Certifying Board of the AAMA is the body responsible for developing and administering the CMA (AAMA) exam.
Question 3: How often must a CMA (AAMA) credential be renewed?
- Every year
- Every 5 years (Correct answer)
- Every 10 years
- It never expires
Correct answer: Every 5 years
The CMA (AAMA) credential must be recertified every 5 years through CEUs or re-examination.
Question 4: What does the acronym 'CMA' stand for in the context of the AAMA credential?
- Certified Medical Administrator
- Certified Medical Assistant (Correct answer)
- Clinical Management Associate
- Credentialed Medical Aide
Correct answer: Certified Medical Assistant
CMA stands for Certified Medical Assistant, the designation awarded by the AAMA upon passing its exam.
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT an approved pathway to sit for the CMA (AAMA) exam?
- Graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited program
- Graduation from an ABHES-accredited program
- Completion of an on-the-job training program of at least 2 years (Correct answer)
- Meeting eligibility requirements set by the Certifying Board
Correct answer: Completion of an on-the-job training program of at least 2 years
The CMA (AAMA) exam requires graduation from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program; on-the-job training alone does not qualify.
Question 6: The CMA (AAMA) examination is a computer-based test that is delivered through which testing company?
- Prometric
- Pearson VUE (Correct answer)
- Certiport
- PSI Services
Correct answer: Pearson VUE
The CMA (AAMA) examination is administered through Pearson VUE testing centers across the United States.
Question 7: What type of questions appear on the CMA (AAMA) exam?
- True/False questions only
- Essay and short-answer questions
- Multiple-choice questions with one best answer (Correct answer)
- Oral examination conducted by a panel
Correct answer: Multiple-choice questions with one best answer
The CMA (AAMA) exam consists entirely of multiple-choice questions, each with one best answer.
AAMA Credential Overview 2
What is the primary purpose of the CMA (AAMA) credential?