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Chapter 1 ReviewAAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) - correct answer ✔A
national association providing continuing education, professional networking
opportunities, and certification examinations to its members.
AMT (American Medical Technologists) - correct answer ✔A national
organization that promotes professional standards and growth; certification
available through the association's examination.
NHA (National Healthcareer Association) - correct answer ✔An information
resource and network for active healthcare professionals. NHA provides
certification, continuing education, and curriculum development for
educational institutions. Offers variety of certification exams (CCMA, CMAA,
CBCS, CEHRS)
NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) - correct answer ✔A
nonprofit organization that provides a certification examination; certifies the
validity of competency and knowledge of the medical profession through
examination. MAs receive designation of NCMA and NCMOA.
NAHP (National Association for Health Professionals) - correct answer
✔Offers multiple credentials for healthcare professionals- making the process
of obtaining a credential an accessible and affordable goal. Includes
credentials of NRCMA, NRCCS, and NRCAHA.
AMCA (American Medical Certification Association) - correct answer
✔Provides certification for clinical and/or administrative medical assistants.
ARMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants) - correct answer
✔Certifying organization that certify/register medical assistants.
, General duties of a Medical Assistant - correct answer ✔General,
Administrative, Clinical, Laboratory
Certification - correct answer ✔Confirmation by an organization that an
individual is qualified to perform a job to professional standards.
Registration - correct answer ✔Does not guarantee an individuals
competence. Registration is the granting of a title or license by a board that
gives permission to practice in a chosen profession.
MA Credentials - correct answer ✔CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NCMA
(NCCT), NRCMA (NAHP), CCMA (NHA), CMAA (NHA), CMAS (AMT),
NCMOA (NCCT), NRCAHA (NAHP)
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) - correct answer ✔A
federal organization (part of the Department of Labor) that ensures safe and
healthy working conditions for Americans by enforcing standards and
providing workplace safety training.
CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health and Education
Programs) - correct answer ✔A voluntary organization that accredits allied
health education programs.
ABHES (Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools) - correct answer
✔An accrediting body that accredits private postsecondary institutions and
programs that prepare individuals for entry into the medical assisting
profession.
Two accrediting bodies for medical assisting training programs are
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