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CH 1 Test
Intro to MA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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. |