OMSA RECERTIFICATION EXAM PREP
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS ANSWERS
COMPLETE SOLUTION BUNDLE
●● Which organization offers the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
credential?
Answer: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
●● What does the acronym RMA stand for?
Answer: Registered Medical Assistant
●● Which agency accredits the CMA credential?
Answer: International Accreditation Services (IAS)
●● What are the three major areas tested in the CMA (AAMA)
examination?
Answer: General, Administrative, and Clinical
●● What is the application process for the CMA (AAMA) exam?
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?
Answer: Computer-based testing (CBT) at Prometric test centers.
●● How many continuing education units (CEUs) are required for CMA
recertification?
Answer: 60 units, with specific requirements for each category.
●● What organization awards the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
credential?
Answer: American Medical Technologists (AMT)
●● What are the eligibility requirements for the RMA exam?
Answer: At least 18 years old, graduate of accredited high school or
equivalent, and meet one of several specified requirements.
●● What is the recertification requirement for RMA every three years?
Answer: Thirty (30) points are needed to recertify.
●● What does NHA stand for?
Answer: National Healthcareer Association
●● What are the applicant criteria for the CCMA and CMAA
certifications?
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS ANSWERS
COMPLETE SOLUTION BUNDLE
●● Which organization offers the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
credential?
Answer: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
●● What does the acronym RMA stand for?
Answer: Registered Medical Assistant
●● Which agency accredits the CMA credential?
Answer: International Accreditation Services (IAS)
●● What are the three major areas tested in the CMA (AAMA)
examination?
Answer: General, Administrative, and Clinical
●● What is the application process for the CMA (AAMA) exam?
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?
Answer: Computer-based testing (CBT) at Prometric test centers.
●● How many continuing education units (CEUs) are required for CMA
recertification?
Answer: 60 units, with specific requirements for each category.
●● What organization awards the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
credential?
Answer: American Medical Technologists (AMT)
●● What are the eligibility requirements for the RMA exam?
Answer: At least 18 years old, graduate of accredited high school or
equivalent, and meet one of several specified requirements.
●● What is the recertification requirement for RMA every three years?
Answer: Thirty (30) points are needed to recertify.
●● What does NHA stand for?
Answer: National Healthcareer Association
●● What are the applicant criteria for the CCMA and CMAA
certifications?
