AAMA Credentialing Details 2

Question 1

How many years of work experience as a medical assistant are required to sit for the CMA (AAMA) exam without a formal MA program?

Accepted Answer

There is no work experience pathway — accredited education is required

Answer

The CMA (AAMA) exam requires graduation from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited MA program; there is no work experience substitute.

Question 2

Which accrediting bodies' programs make graduates eligible to sit for the CMA (AAMA) exam?

Accepted Answer

CAAHEP and ABHES

Answer

Graduates of programs accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES meet the educational prerequisite for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Question 3

What is the maximum number of times a candidate may retake the CMA (AAMA) exam within a single eligibility period?

Accepted Answer

3 times total within the eligibility window

Answer

AAMA policy allows up to three total attempts (initial plus two retakes) within one eligibility period.

Question 4

A CMA (AAMA) who fails to recertify within the required 5-year cycle must do which of the following to regain the credential?

Accepted Answer

Retake and pass the CMA (AAMA) certification exam

Answer

CMAs who lapse beyond their recertification deadline must retake the examination to restore their credential.

Question 5

Which of the following categories of continuing education units (CEUs) is required every recertification cycle for a CMA (AAMA)?

Accepted Answer

General, Administrative, and Clinical categories

Answer

The AAMA requires CEUs spread across General, Administrative, and Clinical content areas during each 5-year cycle.

(AAMA) American Association of Medical Assistants Certified Practice Test