AAMA Maintenance and Reaccreditation 2

Question 1

How many continuing education units (CEUs) are required to recertify the CMA (AAMA) credential during each 60-month recertification cycle?

Accepted Answer

60 CEUs

Answer

The AAMA requires 60 CEUs over each 60-month recertification cycle to maintain the CMA (AAMA) credential.

Question 2

Which AAMA-approved category allows CEUs to be earned by serving as a CMA (AAMA) examination proctor?

Accepted Answer

Category 3: Professional Activities

Answer

Proctoring the CMA (AAMA) examination is classified under Category 3 (Professional Activities) for CEU credit.

Question 3

A CMA (AAMA) who allows her credential to lapse must do which of the following to reinstate it?

Accepted Answer

Retake and pass the CMA (AAMA) certification examination

Answer

A lapsed CMA (AAMA) credential cannot be reinstated through CEUs; the individual must retake and pass the certification exam.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an approved source of CEUs for CMA (AAMA) recertification?

Accepted Answer

Personal reading of non-approved medical journals

Answer

Personal reading of journals not approved by AAMA does not qualify for CEU credit toward recertification.

Question 5

What is the maximum number of CEUs that can be earned in Category 1 (Academic Education) during a single recertification cycle?

Accepted Answer

30 CEUs

Answer

AAMA limits Category 1 academic education credits to a maximum of 30 CEUs per recertification cycle.

(AAMA) American Association of Medical Assistants Certified Practice Test