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APPLYE!LrIuleNOEliNs applygibilityAdvance your professional knowledgeRecertify yourCMA (AAMA) credentialCMA (AAMA) Recertification byContinuing Education ApplicationConducted by theCertifying Board of theAmerican Associationof Medical Assistants The Certification Program of the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants is accredited bythe National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) as a result of demonstrating compliance with the NCCAStandards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs. The NCCA is the accrediting body of the Institute forCredentialing Excellence (ICE).The NCCA Standards were created to ensure that certification programs adhere tomodern standards of practice for the certification industry.
Before completing this application, you must read and comply with the application information and policies.CMA (AAMA) Recertification byContinuing Education ApplicationConducted by the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical AssistantsQuestions? Call or email the AAMA Recertification/Continuing Education Department at 800/228-2262 or ContinuingEducation@aama-ntl.org.The AAMA Certifying Board does not discriminateamong applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, religion,or national origin. The AAMA Certifying Board’spolicies and fees are subject to change without notice.Recertification of theCMA (AAMA) credentialThe CMA (AAMA) designates a medical assistantwho is credentialed through the Certifying Boardof the American Association of Medical Assistants.The CMA (AAMA) credential must be recertifiedevery 60 months to better ensure current competencyand knowledge, and thus better protect patients. AllCMAs (AAMA) employed or seeking employmentmust have current certified status to use the CMA(AAMA) credential. Failure to recertify will resultin a not current status.CMA (AAMA) expirationand recertification datesFor recertificants by continuing education, therecertification date will be the first day of themonth of the application postmark. All newlycertified and recertifying CMAs (AAMA) will becurrent through the end of the calendar month ofinitial certification or most recent recertificationfor 60 months after initial certification or mostrecent recertification.Candidates who successfully recertify theirCMA (AAMA) credential will receive a certificateand identification card, which indicates the recertification and expiration dates.Renewal of expired credentialsAny CMA (AAMA) not recertifying on orbefore the expiration date of their credential will beconsidered as having an expired credential and willbe required to pay a 50 reactivation fee in additionto the recertification fee in order to recertify. Thisapplies to recertification by continuing educationor examination.Any CMA (AAMA) whose credential has beenexpired for more than 60 months forfeits the rightto reactivate the credential by continuing educationand must sit for the CMA (AAMA) Certification/Recertification Examination. Payment of a 50reactivation fee plus the recertification by examination fee will be required.Effective January 1, 2020: An individual whosecredential has been expired for more than 90 daysforfeits the right to reactivate the credential bycontinuing education and must sit for the CMA(AAMA) Certification/Recertification Examination.Required recertification pointsA total of 60 recertification points is necessaryto recertify the CMA (AAMA) credential. Aminimum of 10 points is required in each ofthe general, administrative, and clinical contentareas. (See “Accepted areas of content.”) Theremaining 30 points may be accumulated in anyof the three content areas.Minimum program length: A minimum of onecontact hour is required to earn one point towardrecertifying the CMA (AAMA) credential. A contacthour is defined as a typical 50-minute classroominstructional session, or its equivalent.Time limits for recertification points: Pointstoward recertification are valid only if earnedafter initial certification or after the most recent recertification. In addition, credits mustbe earned in the 60 months prior to which theapplication is submitted.Converting torecertification pointsnnnn10 administrativen10 clinicalnn10 generalnn30 points from any combination of the abovethree categoriesAAMA CEU credit minimum: At least 30 of therequired 60 recertification points must be accumulated from AAMA approved continuing educationunits (CEUs). If desired, all 60 points may beAAMA CEUs.Non-AAMA credit maximum: A maximum of 30recertification points may be accumulated fromsources other than AAMA CEUs (e.g., collegeor university credit, physician CME credits, andcontact hours).nAAMA CEU credits: 30 points requirednNon-AAMA credits: 30-point maximum1 continuing medical education (CME)credit 1 recertification point1 contact hour 1 recertification point1 college credit hour (quarter orsemester) 15 recertification pointsSome AAMA programs cover content in morethan one category. If a program is listed for 2credits, the applicant may split the points betweenthe categories (e.g., 1 clinical and 1 general) orassign 2 points to either category.Accepted areas of contentCredits will be accepted only if they relate totopics and competencies listed on the CMA(AAMA) Certification/Recertification Examination Content Outline, the Occupational Analysisof the CMA (AAMA), or the Advanced Practiceof Medical Assisting.Recertify online!Your online recertification status will be updatedimmediately. If problems need to be rectified,processing may take up to 30 days.1.5 continuing education units 1.5 recertification pointsMulticategory course creditnApplicants who accumulate all 60 points in the requiredcontent areas through AAMA CEUs may apply forrecertification online at www.aama-ntl.org.1 continuing education unit (CEU) 1 recertification pointnnThe applicant is responsible for using thesedocuments to determine the correct contentarea for each point.If a continuing education program coversmore than one content area, points shouldbe assigned based on the lengthof time devoted to each area.Medical assisting educators must applycredits earned from programs designed toenhance teaching skills (e.g., curriculum
development and methods) to the generalcategory. Points are not granted for teaching courses for academic credit.Authorship and item writingContact the AAMA for policies on earning recertification points for publication/authorship and CMA(AAMA) Examination item writing.How to documentrecertification pointsApplicants must record recertification points on theRecertification by Continuing Education Verification form included in this application. Completethe form according to the instructions and attachthe required documentation.Required documentation for AAMA CEUs. Theapplicant’s AAMA Registry Transcript must accompany the application.Required documentation for non-AAMA recertification points. Official documentationissued by the sponsor granting the credit must beattached to the application, and should includethe following:1) Date credit was earned2) Name of sponsor issuing credit3) A course description or content outline foreach educational activity4) Amount and type of credit awarded (e.g., CEU,CME, contact hour, or college credit)5) A certificate of completion or attendance foreach activity bearing the number of contacthours awardedDo not send originals. Documentation submitted will not be returned to the applicant.Documentation submitted separately from theapplication and payment will not be reviewedand will not be returned.Incomplete applicationsIncomplete or incorrect applications or failureto document proof of each activity will resultin failure to recertify. Applicants who submitincomplete applications or fail to provide adequate documentation will be allowed 90 daysfrom issuance of notice to resolve the outstandingissue(s). This additional time does not extend the60-month certification period. If all documentsare not submitted within the 90-day period, theapplicant must reapply and pay all fees.Applications submitted earlyRecertification by Continuing Education applications received up to three months prior to arecertification date will be processed accordinglyif an affidavit is received or if the option for earlyrecertification is checked on the application.Applications received prior to the three monthspreceding a recertification expiration date will bereturned unless early recertification is selected.Applicants are advised to check the “My Certification Information” page of the AAMA website(www.aama-ntl.org) or by calling the AAMA toverify their expiration date prior to applying forrecertification.Processing period: 30 daysnnnReview of recertification applications can takeup to 30 days. If all criteria are met, recertification is granted.To ensure that no lapse in CMA (AAMA)currency status occurs, the applicationmust be submitted at least 30 days prior tothe certification or recertification expiration date.Applicants and employers are requested notto inquire about application status unless the30-day period has lapsed and no responseregarding the application has been receivedfrom the AAMA.Membership statusAAMA membership should not be confused withcertification. A CMA (AAMA) need not be amember of the AAMA, nor currently employed,in order to recertify.Release policiesCertification status is a matter of public recordand may be released. Whether an individual is aCMA (AAMA), and whether a CMA (AAMA) iscurrent, is of public record and can be divulgedupon inquiry. The following information is not ofpublic record, and cannot be divulged without thewritten permission of the CMA (AAMA):nCertification datenCertification numbernCategories qualified undernNumber of recertificationsnNumber of activities listed in the continuingeducation registrynPersonal information, such as contact information, except as indicated in the ApplicantAgreementFelonies/professionalmisconduct: Requesting awaiver to recertifyGenerally, individuals who have beenfound guilty of a felony, pleaded guiltyto a felony or had a professionallicense, registration, or certificationdenied, revoked, suspended, or subjected to probationary conditions bya regulatory authority or certificationboard are not eligible for the CMA(AAMA) Exam. However, the CertifyingBoard may grant a waiver based uponmitigating circumstances. If you wishto request that the Certifying Boardpermit you to take the exam, you mustsubmit a Request for Waiver form(available at www.aama-ntl.org) andwritten evidence, such as the following,that demonstrates you should not beprevented from recertifying your CMA(AAMA) credential.1. A written explanation of the eventsregarding the incident(s), including your age at the time of theincident(s)2. Copies of official documentation related to the incident(s), such as policereports and court documents3. Any additional information regardingremedial measures imposed by thecourt4. Documentation of a waiver grantedafter the incident(s) by a governmentagency or other entity5. At least two written employer/character references6. The length of time since the felonywas committedSee the Request for Waiver form (availableat www.aama-ntl.org) for important details.
CMA (AAMA) Recertification by Continuing EducationProgram title3Continuing Education VerificationName:Member —AAMA ID number:Nonmember—Last four digits of Social Security number:Page number:Organization presenting program2Date ofActivity1(m/d/y)AAMA approved: Provide the program approvalcode (recorded on the AAMA CEU transcript).Non-AAMA: Provide sponsor name.AAMACEUs6OthercreditRecertification points58Adm.Points percontent areaGen.7Clin.9Read the application instructions before completing this sheet. If additional space isneeded, this form may be photocopied. Neatly PRINT the information. You may usecomputer-formatted facsimiles of any part of this application. On each page you use,enter your name, AAMA member ID number, or last four digits of Social Security number fornonmembers, and the page number. To convert credits to points, see “Converting to recertificationpoints” in the instructions. For information on how to determine the content category, refer to thesection “Accepted areas of content.” Supportive documents must be attached to this form. Attacha photocopy of your original certificate. Do not send your original certificate.4Amount and type ofcredit earned(e.g., CEU, CME, contacthour, or college credit)If using more than one page, copy the cumulative total for each column (5 –9) from the previous page Total points in each column (5–9):(If using more than one page, copy the cumulative total for each column (5 –9) to the top of the next page.)AAMA/CEB/Recertification By CE App/REV 4/18
CMA (AAMA) Recertification by Continuing Education568Points percontent areaAdm.7EPLMSA1 Contact Hr.4 CEUs3015241816.521151122Clin.9Read the application instructions before completing this sheet. If additional space isneeded, this form may be photocopied. Neatly PRINT the information. You may usecomputer-formatted facsimiles of any part of this application. On each page you use,enter your name, AAMA member ID number, or last four digits of Social Security number fornonmembers, and the page number. To convert credits to points, see “Converting to recertificationpoints” in the instructions. For information on how to determine the content category, refer to thesection “Accepted areas of content.” Supportive documents must be attached to this form. Attacha photocopy of your original certificate. Do not send your original certificate.4Recertification pointsGen.3.53Continuing Education VerificationName:Member —AAMA ID number:2Nonmember—Last four digits of Social Security number:Page number:1Amount and type ofcredit earned1Program title4.56Organization presenting program4.5 CEUs6Date ofActivityManaging the Medical Office6 CEUs2(m/d/y)10259Medical Nutritional Needs2 CEUs4Othercredit10/15/10Trident Chapter of Medical AssistantsAspects of Diabetes4 CEUs2AAMACEUs11/24/10South Carolina Society of Medical AssistantsImproving Your Coding Skills2 CEUs(e.g., CEU, CME, contacthour, or college credit)12/2/10Tri-City Chapter of Medical AssistantsQuality Urinalysis TestingAAMA approved: Provide the program approvalcode (recorded on the AAMA CEU transcript).Non-AAMA: Provide sponsor name.10/11/1128784Hepatitis In-serviceIf using more than one page, copy the cumulative total for each column (5 –9) from the previous page 11/17/11Tri-City Chapter of Medical AssistantsChild Abuse2 Credit Hrs.83143/19/12South Carolina Society of Medical AssistantsAIDS Awareness8 CEUs14/24/12U. of South CarolinaPersonnel Management30.526/21/13Administrative Seminars Inc.48/9/14Total points in each column (5–9):(If using more than one page, copy the cumulative total for each column (5 –9) to the top of the next page.)AAMA/CEB/Recertification By CE App/REV 4/18
APPLYONLINEECMA (AAMA) RecertificationBy the Continuing EducationMethod ApplicationTear off application page at perforation and return with payment and required documentation. Retain the rest of the booklet for your records.Instructions1)2)3)4)Neatly print all information applicableto you.You may use computer-formattedcopies of any part of this application.Verify your CMA (AAMA) expiration date onthe “My Certification Information” page ofthe AAMA website or by calling the AAMA.Enclose all required attachments (see“How to document recertification points”)and a photocopy of your original certificate,if available. Do not send your original certificate. Fasten multiple pages securely together.Include payment. The nonrefundableapplication fee is 65 for members and 130 for nonmembers. An additional 50 reactivation fee is required if yourcertification has expired.ligibilityrules applyFor office use onlyDate PM:Batch #:ID#:CK#: !Member—AAMA ID numberNonmember—last four digits of Social Security numberLast nameFirst nameMiddle initialAddress line 1Address line 2CityStateZIP code 4-Home phone( ) -Work phone( ) - ExtensionEmailPrevious last nameoI have verified my CMA (AAMA) expiration date. I have confirmed the date byviewing it on the AAMA website or by calling the AAMA.5)Applications without payment will bereturned without being reviewed.oI want to recertify early. If my application is approved, I understand that my newexpiration date will be 60 months from the month in which I have been recertified.6)Keep a copy of the application and itsattachments for your records.oRequest for waiver. I am requesting a waiver for eligibility to recertify my CMA (AAMA)credential (See “Felonies/professional misconduct: Requesting a waiver to recertify”).7)Tear off and return the application andrequired attachments to:Fees. Check the appropriate box:AAMA Recertification Dept.20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 1575Chicago, IL 60606Phone: 800/228-2262Fax: 312/899-8391Website: www.aama-ntl.orgEmail: ContinuingEducation@aama-ntl.orgApplicant AgreementBy virtue of submitting this application andpayment of the recertification fee by mail orphone, all applicants confirm that they haveread and understand the requirements, policies regarding recertification, fees, and refundpolicy.They also agree that if any part of thisapplication be fraudulent or materially false, itwill result in forfeiture of all fees and/or rightsobtained as a result of this application.Information on this form may be usedfor statistical, research, and member recruitment purposes; access thereto will be underthe direction of the AAMA Certifying Board.oAAMA member . 65oAAMA nonmember . 130oReactivation . 50Enclosed is my:oMoney order #: *oCashier’s/certified check #: *oInstitution check number #: **Make payable to the American Association of Medical Assistants or AAMA.Charge my credit/debit card checked below:oAmerican ExpressoVisaoMastercardoDiscoverCard #: Expiration date:Cardholder name (print neatly):Cardholder signature:Do not send personal checks. Applications that do not include proper payment may be returned. A 25 administrative fee will be assessed for returned checks, charge-backs, or declined charge payments. All fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.AAMA/CEB/Recertification By CE App/REV 4/18
cent recertification. In addition, credits must be earned in the 60 months prior to which the application is submitted. Converting to recertification points n 1 continuing education unit (CEU) 1 recertification point n 1.5 continuing education units 1.5 recertifi-cation poi
