CH 1 Test Word Scramble

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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.

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