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Medical AssistantAAMA -
American Association of Medical Assistants - started in 1955
Provides credentials for CMAs
AAMA works to raise standards of MAs to a more professional level.
Only professional association devoted to MAs
Holds standards for accreditation of programs that teach MAs
Developed the Occupational Analysis
AMT -
American Medical Technologists - established in 1939
Provides credentials for both CMAs and RMAs
Provides allied health professionals with certification services and membership programs to enhance
their professional and personal growth.
Provides many certifications including: CMA and RMA (registered MA)
Once certified - are already a member receiving support benefits
NHA -
National HealthCareer Association - established in 1989
Information resource for today's healthcare professionals
Provides certification and continuing education services to healthcare professionals
Provides curriculum development for educational institutions
Offer variety of certification exams
NCCT -
National Center for Competency Testing
, NAHP -
National Association for Health Professionals
provides credentials for various healthcare professions
makes credentialing affordable and assessable for individuals who want to show commitment to their
profession
credentials for: MAs, phlebs, EKG techs, Coding, patient care techs, etc.
OSHA -
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Regulate healthcare
Do not require MAs to be credentialed, but certified
CLIA '88 -
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988
Regulate healthcare
Do not require MAs to be credentialed but certified
Professional Associations -
They set high standards for quality and performance in a profession.
Define tasks and functions for an occupation.
Provide the opportunity for members to communicate / network with one another.
Present goals to the profession and general public.
Occupational Analysis -
AAMA Role Delineation Study. This analysis created by the AAMA outlines the competencies of
an MA. It provides the basis for MA education and evaluation.
3 areas - administrative, clinical and general
those 3 are divided into 2 groups
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