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Intro to MA
To receive certificatio or registration as a medical assistant, you must________. | graduate from an approved medical assistant program and pass the CMA (AAMA)or RMA (AMT)examination. |
The main purpose of the American Association of Medical Assistants is to________. | raise standards to a high proffessional level. |
________ declared medical assisting as an allied health profession? | US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. |
Benefits offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)include? | Professional publications and educational oppertunities. |
Formal training programs in medical assisting ______. | Are atleast 9 months to 2 years and award a certificate, diploma, or associate degree. |
A certified medical assistant (CMA) must recertify the CMA credential every ______? | 5 Years |
_______ is responsible for documenting the competencies learned by the medical assistant. | The educational institution. |
What is the process by which programs are officially authorized? | Accreditation |
The purpose of accreditation of medical assistant programs is to _______ | ensure that medical assisting programs provide a competency-based education. |
The AAMA works to protect the right's of the medical assistant to practice through_____ | Legistlative monitoring. |
The minimum standards set by the American Association of Medical Assistants for accredited programs are called ______ | Areas of Competence. |
______ is most likely to increase the career options for a medical assistant. | Graduation from an accredited program |
Externships are _____ in accredited Medical assisting schools. | Mandatory |
A multiskilled healthcare professional is _____ | A cross-trained team member who handles many different duties. |
a multiskilled healthcare professional is not trained for | making judgements or interpretation concernig a patient's diagnosis. |
What is the purpose of AAMA?
AAMA Mission | The mission of the American Association of Medical Assistants® is to provide the medical assistant professional with education, certification, credential acknowledgment, networking opportunities, scope-of-practice protection, and advocacy for quality patient-centered health care.
How does the AAMA define a medical assistant?
Instructing patients about medication and special diets. Preparing and administering medications, including by intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections—including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider (e.g., a nurse practitioner or physician assistant)
Which of the following is a membership benefit of the AAMA?
Discounts | Receive discounts on conference registration, workshop fees, self-study courses, and the e-Learning Center: Save 50% on self-study courses. Save 30% to 50% on all e-Learning Center courses, while some courses are free for a limited time for AAMA members!
What is the scope of practice of a medical assistant determined by?
Unless prohibited by law, California MAs can perform basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services when conditions regarding supervision, training, specific authorization, and records are met.