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Maintenance and Reaccreditation Flashcards

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

    Answer: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

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

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

    Answer: Category 4: Self-Study Programs

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

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

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

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

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

    Answer: Publishing an article in an AAMA-recognized publication

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

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

    Answer: It is the only pathway available once a credential has lapsed

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

  6. How does the AAMA define one continuing education unit (CEU) in the context of CMA (AAMA) recertification?

    Answer: One hour of approved continuing education participation

    For AAMA recertification purposes, one CEU equals one hour of participation in an approved continuing education activity.

  7. A CMA (AAMA) serves as an instructor teaching a medical assisting course at an accredited program. Under which CEU category is this credited?

    Answer: Category 3: Professional Activities

    Teaching or instructing in an accredited medical assisting program is a professional activity credited under Category 3.