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FAQs
Does part II of the application have to be filled out?
Do I have to renew my membership?
Do I have to send copies of the translations of my diploma, transcripts and all documentation submitted for review along with the copies of my original diploma, transcripts and documentation?
How do I login after I have purchased an online CEU package?
How do I purchase CEUs from this site?
How long will it take for me to hear about my application being accepted or rejected?
May I fax my application?
May I fax my renewal or reinstatement form with the necessary information?
May I use my curriculum vitae or resume as my Official Work History?
What are affiliate schools?
What are CEU's and how do I obtain them?
What are considered valid forms of ID?
What states accept my ARMA registration?
When must the ARMA ceus be completed to be able to renew my membership?
When will I receive my license?
Does part II of the application have to be filled out?
Part II of the application is for affiliate schools only. This is reserved for the appropriate school representative to complete.
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Do I have to renew my membership?
Yes. This is an annual renewal. Notices are mailed November 1st of each year.
If you obtain the required ceus from another source, your renewal form must be accompanied by your certificates of completion for your continuing education units (CEU's) and fee.
If you obtained ceus through ARMA, check off you did the ARMA ceus. ARMA ceus (paper quizzes or online) must be completed and processed by October 31 - before you send your renewal form.
Please be sure to fill out the renewal form completely. A $35.00 resubmission fee is applied for incomplete forms which will be returned.
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Do I have to send copies of the translations of my diploma, transcripts and all documentation submitted for review along with the copies of my original diploma, transcripts and documentation?
Yes.
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How do I login after I have purchased an online CEU package?
Once you have purchased an online CEU package and your CEU tracker account has been activated, follow these instructions to access the self assessment quizzes.
1. Click "member login"
2. Enter your login and password.
3. Click login.
4. From the Welcome page, click access tests.
5. SCROLL DOWN.
6 Click on the CEU year you purchased.
7. Click on the topic you want.
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How do I purchase CEUs from this site?
You do not need a Paypal account to purchase the online ceus.
Do not use your own Paypal account to purchase the online ceus.
For those of you who are having a difficult time figuring out how to purchase your online ceus:
1. Click on member login.
2. Click on "New User Registration"
3. Fill in the box where it asks for login, password, confirm password. You will be entering your own information so WRITE IT DOWN SO YOU DON'T FORGET. This information will create your ARMA online ceu tracker account and information necessary for ARMA to confirm you online ceu purchase.
Click create my account.
4. Fill in the address box and other box. Click continue.
5. Click place order.
6. Click "Buy Now".
7. Click continue.
8. Fill in the information on the "Pay with credit card"
9. Click review order and continue the process.
10. Click the appropriate box and continue the process.
You will be sent a confirmation notice with a transaction ID number via the email address you provided. This information is necessary for ARMA to activate your ceu tracker account. If the credit card or echeck information is different from your member information, PLEASE contact ARMA with the discrepancy information so we will know who's ceu tracker account to activate.
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How long will it take for me to hear about my application being accepted or rejected?
All applications are reviewed in the order they are received.
If your application is complete and all required documentation submitted for final review is in order, it will take approximately 3 weeks before you receive your acceptance package.
If your applicaton is incomplete and rejected, you will receive your rejection notice as soon as possible.
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May I fax my application?
No, only original completed applications are accepted.
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May I fax my renewal or reinstatement form with the necessary information?
No
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May I use my curriculum vitae or resume as my Official Work History?
No. We do not accept a curriculum vitae or a resume as an Official work history. An Official Work History is usually compiled and issued by a government agency and includes all employments of a person.
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What are affiliate schools?
These are schools or institutes which have applied and been accepted by ARMA. If you have graduated from an affiliate school, the school representative will know to fill out part II. The applicant from an affiliate school or institute must also include valid ID and copies of diploma/certificate and transcripts.
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What are CEU's and how do I obtain them?
CEU's are continuing education units professionals obtain annually to enhance their knowledge of their chosen profession. Many work places provide continuing education for their employees. If your place of employment does not provide you with your necessary CEU's, there are many places you may obtain them. Area hospitals, clinics and educational institutes provide seminars or classes for professionals to attend. You may obtain CEU's through on-line medical sites. ARMA provides CEU's for active members in all editions of the "Registry Connections" and through our website.
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What are considered valid forms of ID?
Two forms of identification are required. Both identifications must bear the applicants signature. ( Social Security Card, from the USA Social Security Administration, with your signature AND Photo Identification with your signature ie: unexpired driver's license, government issued identification card, military identification or passport).
If there are any discrepancies between valid identification and documents submitted for review, additional government issued identification and legal documentation must be submitted to substantiate the discrepancies.
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What states accept my ARMA registration?
ARMA is a national certifying organization and recognized as such in all 50 states.
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When must the ARMA ceus be completed to be able to renew my membership?
ARMA ceus (online and paper)must be completed by October 31st of each year. Ceus must be completed and passed PRIOR to sending in your renewal form. If your renewal form is incomplete for any reason, it will be returned to you. The $35.00 resubmission fee will be applied to the renewal fee.
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When will I receive my license?
There are no medical assistant certifying organizations that grant licenses to their members. Medical assistants are either certified or registered. ARMA grants the designation R.M.A. for traditional medical assistants and the designation R.M.A.-A. for those who are administrative only. There is also a Resticted designation which may be granted under specific circumstances. Your certificate is sent 5-6 weeks after you receive your acceptance package.
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