The Exam Is Done. What's Next?

After you take the exam you will receive notification of your status. If you passed, congratulations! Read on for what's next. If you didn't pass, please consult the exam application for retake and other related policies. 

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Your Digital Badge

As a CMA (AAMA), you are able to publicize your credential via the web, on résumés, in email signatures, and via social media to celebrate and validate your achievement. Digital badges are used in professional and social networking environments to recognize achievements and establish credibility in real time with a single click. Digital badges are verifiable and include information about the credential, how it was earned and when it will expire.

BadgeCert is the AAMA's digital badge partner.

Temporary Timeline Change

All digital badge processing and administration will take at least 5 business days while the website undergoes maintenance due to the recent rollout of the new AAMA website.

Frequently Asked Questions about Digital Badges

When do I receive my digital badge?

You will receive a digital badge once AAMA staff have processed your certification status update after you’ve passed the CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam or recertified your credential by continuing education. If you don't need to recertify for a while, you can submit a CMA (AAMA) Digital Badge Order Form to get a digital badge sooner.

How do I access my digital badge?

Log in to your BadgeCert account using the instructions provided via email. View your badges by clicking “My Badge Portfolio” in the left-side navigation menu. Find the badge URL and metadata by hovering your mouse over the badge image and clicking the “View Badge” icon, which is the eye graphic.

How can I share my badge?

Share your CMA (AAMA) certification badge by clicking on the badge and the “Share” icon. This will open a new window that gives you the ability to share the badge via email or social media, including Facebook, LinkedIn and X. For detailed instructions, review the BadgeCert Earner User Guide.

How do I get a digital badge if I don't need to recertify for a while?

If you have yet to recertify since the release of the CMA (AAMA) digital badge, and you don't need to recertify for a while, you can get a digital badge by submitting a CMA (AAMA) Digital Badge Order Form.

Will I still receive a wallet card or certificate in the mail?

No. As of June 1, 2021, candidates who pass the exam will receive a digital badge instead of a paper certificate. Such candidates will be able to print a wallet card or certificate themselves directly from the BadgeCert website.

What happens when my certification expires?

If your certification expires and you do not recertify, an expired notice will appear on your badge.

 

Learn more about how to recertify your CMA (AAMA) credential by exam or continuing education.


Where can I learn more?

Additional information and answers to common questions are available on the BadgeCert FAQs & User Guides webpage.

How do I access my BadgeCert account?

After you certify or recertify, you will receive an email from Badges@aama-ntl.org titled AAMA digital badge account management. This email will contain instructions for accessing and managing your BadgeCert account. Add Badges@aama-ntl.org to your safe senders list to ensure the email does not go to a spam folder.

The following is an example of an email you would receive about your digital badge:

Subject: AAMA digital badge account management

Dear @earnerfirstname@,

The American Association of Medical Assistants is excited to partner with BadgeCert to issue digital badges that recognize your accomplishment as a CMA (AAMA).

Digital badges are embedded with qualifying information and can be 100% verified by others with a single click. This cutting-edge technology will allow you to securely share your credentials across the web, on email signatures, and via social media to celebrate and validate your achievement.

You can share your badge with others directly from the email or view and manage your digital badge for your CMA (AAMA) certification from your BadgeCert account.

You can access your BadgeCert account at https://badgecert.com/login and log in with the following information:

Username: @earneremail@

Password: @password@

Once you log in, you will be prompted to update your password.

Your digital badge is now ready and can be found in your BadgeCert account by clicking “My Badge Portfolio” within the left-side menu. Once you log in, you can select your sharing options for email or popular social media outlets within the dashboard.

Access FAQs or learn how to share your badge in a variety of ways at: https://badgecert.com/c-review-guide.html

Please contact us if you have any questions or require more information.

Sincerely,

The American Association of Medical Assistants

Support email: Badges@aama-ntl.org

How do I change my password for my BadgeCert account?

If you don’t know your current password, click on the Forgot Password? link on BadgeCert’s website. You will be prompted to enter the email address associated with your profile.

If you know your password but would like to change it, log in to your BadgeCert profile, click on your name in the upper right corner, then click on "Edit Profile." On the next page you’ll see all your information and an option to change your password.


How do I change my personal information for my BadgeCert account?

Log in to your BadgeCert profile, click on your name in the upper right corner, then click on “Edit Profile.” On the next page, you’ll see all your information where you can make changes.

How do I change my name or update my email address for my BadgeCert account?

The BadgeCert website will not allow you to manually edit the name or email address associated with your digital badge account. If your name or email address needs to be updated, please email Badges@aama-ntl.org, and we will be happy to update your information.

How can I print my wallet card and certificate from the BadgeCert website?

After logging into your BadgeCert account and accessing your digital badge, scroll to the bottom of the page with your digital badge information to the “Certificate” column.