A medical assistant who does not hold a medical assisting credential, or who holds a credential other than the CMA (AAMA), or whose CMA (AAMA) is not current is not permitted to use these initialisms or this phrase:
Individuals may report an alleged misuse of these designations on the Credential Violations Report Form.
In the event that a CMA (AAMA) or previous recipient of the CMA (AAMA) credential violates any of the principles established within the AAMA Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Standards and Procedures for CMAs (AAMA) and Exam Candidates , an individual or organization may report the violation(s) using the CMA (AAMA) Grievance Investigation Procedure and Form .
Please contact the AAMA Certification Department if additional certification information is needed at 1-800- 228-2262 (option 2) or cmaexam@aama-ntl.org.