MEDICAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATION KEY ORGANIZATIONS, EXAMS,
AND RECERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the purpose of certification in medical assisting? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅To set consistent
minimum standards for evaluating professional competence, aid in career advancement, and
demonstrate commitment to professional development.
Which organization offers the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
What does the acronym RMA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Registered Medical Assistant
Which agency accredits the CMA credential? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅International Accreditation
Services (IAS)
What are the three major areas tested in the CMA (AAMA) examination? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅General, Administrative, and Clinical
What is the application process for the CMA (AAMA) exam? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Read instructions,
download application, send completed application by certified mail, and processing takes about 45 days.
What type of testing is used for the CMA (AAMA) exam? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Computer-based
testing (CBT) at Prometric test centers.
How many continuing education units (CEUs) are required for CMA recertification? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅60 units, with specific requirements for each category.
What organization awards the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅American Medical Technologists (AMT)
What are the eligibility requirements for the RMA exam? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅At least 18 years old,
graduate of accredited high school or equivalent, and meet one of several specified requirements.
AND RECERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the purpose of certification in medical assisting? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅To set consistent
minimum standards for evaluating professional competence, aid in career advancement, and
demonstrate commitment to professional development.
Which organization offers the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
What does the acronym RMA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Registered Medical Assistant
Which agency accredits the CMA credential? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅International Accreditation
Services (IAS)
What are the three major areas tested in the CMA (AAMA) examination? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅General, Administrative, and Clinical
What is the application process for the CMA (AAMA) exam? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Read instructions,
download application, send completed application by certified mail, and processing takes about 45 days.
What type of testing is used for the CMA (AAMA) exam? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Computer-based
testing (CBT) at Prometric test centers.
How many continuing education units (CEUs) are required for CMA recertification? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅60 units, with specific requirements for each category.
What organization awards the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅American Medical Technologists (AMT)
What are the eligibility requirements for the RMA exam? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅At least 18 years old,
graduate of accredited high school or equivalent, and meet one of several specified requirements.
