AAMA Maintenance and Reaccreditation

Question 1

How often must the CMA credential be renewed?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Every 2 years

Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

Every 7 years

Question 2

Which of the following is a requirement for maintaining the CMA credential?

Accepted Answer

Completing a set number of continuing education units (CEUs)

Answer

Submitting a written exam every year

Answer

Passing a practical skills test every 2 years

Answer

Attending an annual AAMA conference

Question 3

What is the role of the AAMA in the reaccreditation process for the CMA credential?

Accepted Answer

The AAMA verifies that continuing education requirements are met for renewal

Answer

The AAMA requires a written essay submission for reaccreditation

Answer

The AAMA reviews the medical assistant’s workplace performance

Answer

The AAMA conducts a clinical skills demonstration for reaccreditation

Question 4

What happens if a medical assistant fails to meet the reaccreditation requirements for the CMA credential?

Accepted Answer

The credential becomes inactive, and the individual must reapply.

Answer

The credential is automatically extended for another year.

Answer

The individual must retake the CMA exam.

Answer

The individual loses their job immediately.

Question 5

What is one of the benefits of reaccreditation through the AAMA?

Accepted Answer

Ensured competency in current healthcare practices and standards

Answer

Increased salary without a performance review

Answer

Greater job stability in any healthcare position

Answer

Guaranteed promotion to a supervisory role