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MOT 136/ 2013
Ch. 1 MOT 136
Question | Answer |
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What are the career opportunities for medical assistants? | Clinics, labs, insurance, gov't agencies, Rx companies, educational institutes, surgical centers, ECK/EKG depts, phlebotomists, coding, admin assistants. |
A&P, med term, diseases, law & ethics and patient education are? | General courses. |
Infection control,disease prevention, medical prevention, pharmacology, temp, pulse, resp rate, BP, assisting with physical exams and minor surgery, blood draws, UA & blood lab testing, CPR and first aid are? | Clinical courses. |
Practicum periods are beneficial because? | Students are able to apply class room knowledge and skills in the real world medical setting, while gaining experience to build resumes and establish a network of support through colleagues. |
What is the primary benefit of associate and bachelor degrees? | Positioning in the job market, proof of commitment to education/ profession, degrees may also contribute to your growth as a provider. |
CAAHEP means? | Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs |
What is the role of CAAHEP? | Accredits MA programs that meet the standards and guidelines for Accredited Education Programs for the Medical Assistant. (Private and POSTSECONDARY institutions) |
ABHES means? | Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. |
What is the role of ABHES? | Accredits MA programs for public/private schools and colleges that primarily offer health education. The ABHS is recognized by the USDE, AAMA, AMT, NLNA and the NBSTSA. |
What are the five attributes of a medical assistant? | Communication, Presentation, Competency, Initiative and Integrity. |
Physical attributes, empathy and attitude are all components of? | Presentation. |
Dependability and flexibility are components of? | Competency. |
Accountability and ethical behavior are components of? | Integrity. |
Certification is mandatory. | False. |
The AAMA grants an MA what credentials? | The CMA (certified medical assistant). |
The AMT certifies? | RMAs (registered medical assistants). |
What does AAMA stand for? | American Association of Medical Assistants. |
What year was the AAMA recognized? | 1956. |
Proof of compliance with continuing education is needed how often? | Every three years. |
Is medical assisting a licensed profession? | No. |
When was the CARE bill enacted? | June 2012. |
When was the CARE bill first introduced? | March 30, 2007 |