AAMA Maintenance and Reaccreditation 3

Question 1

Which organization is solely responsible for administering and overseeing the CMA (AAMA) certification and recertification program?

Accepted Answer

American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

Answer

The AAMA is the only organization that awards and oversees the CMA (AAMA) credential and its recertification requirements.

Question 2

A CMA (AAMA) earns CEUs through an AAMA-approved online self-study program. Under which category do these credits fall?

Accepted Answer

Category 4: Self-Study Programs

Answer

AAMA-approved online self-study programs are classified under Category 4 (Self-Study Programs) for recertification CEUs.

Question 3

What happens to a CMA (AAMA) credential if the recertification application and documentation are not submitted before the expiration date?

Accepted Answer

The credential expires and cannot be used until reinstated by re-examination

Answer

Without timely recertification, the CMA (AAMA) credential lapses and the individual must pass the exam again to regain it.

Question 4

Which of the following professional activities earns a CMA (AAMA) Category 3 CEU credit?

Accepted Answer

Publishing an article in an AAMA-recognized publication

Answer

Publishing an article in an AAMA-recognized professional publication qualifies for Category 3 Professional Activities CEU credit.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the CMA (AAMA) recertification by examination is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

It is the only pathway available once a credential has lapsed

Answer

Re-examination is the only recertification pathway available after a credential has lapsed; CEUs cannot reinstate a lapsed credential.

(AAMA) American Association of Medical Assistants Certified Practice Test