What is the Medical Assistant Association?

Anyone who works as a medical assistant or who is pursuing their education in this field should join a medical assistant association. The most popular and well known being the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) which was formed in the 1950's. This association has all kinds of helpful resources for assistants and those who think they might want to become assistants. For example, on their site they explain the personal qualities you need to be successful in this line of work. For example, you should be what is known as a people person and have the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

The AAMA also encourages medical assistants to become certified. Before you can become certified, you must graduate from an accredited medical assistant program that meets the criteria outlined on the AAMA website. Then, you will need to take the CMA exam. This exam is only given three times a year in January, June and October. There are over 200 official testing locations so you should have one close to you or within a reasonable distance. With a little research you can find tons of preparatory materials to help you get ready for the exam.

So why should you get certified in the first place if you don't have to? As the AAMA explains, it gives you an edge over other medical assistants looking for work who are not certified. Employers definitely look at this, and if it comes down to two applicants with equal qualifications and one is certified, that is likely the person to be hired. You can even go on after you've had enough on the job experience to become a Registered Medical Assistant which is an even more prestigious title but also a harder exam to qualify for and pass.

Joining a medical assistant association like the AAMA is highly recommended for anyone working as a medical assistant or studying to become one. These types of associations give you credibility, connections and lots of information about your profession. As the medical world changes quickly it is important to stay up to date on what is going on, and joining an association can help you do that. You might even find a job through membership, as some doctors check for CMA professionals through the AAMA.







 

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Medical Assistant Arrested For Allegedly Touching Patient's Groin, Stroking . - LAist

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Medical Assistant Arrested For Allegedly Touching Patient's Groin, Stroking .
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A medical assistant at Saddleback Hospital in Laguna Hills was arrested at his Orange home Wednesday night on allegations of molesting three patients. Narciso Romanes Blando, 47, works at the hospital as a patient care assistant and may have taken very .

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Research and Markets: Diabetes Management in the Medical Home
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Diabetes Management in the Medical Home - 45 Minute W..


Medical assistant program popular at PBSC - Palm Beach Post

Medical assistant program popular at PBSC
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"I was always hearing medical talk," said Arnold, now 20. "I knew I wanted to help people." As a graduate of Palm Beach State College's medical assisting program, Arnold is on her way to doing just that. The 13-month certificate program offered on the .

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Laguna Hills medical assistant arrested after allegedly molesting 3 women in . - 89.3 KPCC

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Laguna Hills medical assistant arrested after allegedly molesting 3 women in .
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A medical assistant at Saddleback Hospital in Laguna Hills was arrested Wednesday evening for allegedly molesting three patients, all women in their 50s. Investigators said they suspect there may be more victims. Narciso Romanes Blando of Orange was .
OC hospital worker accused of sex assaultSacramento Bee
Patient Care Assistant Charged With Sexual Assault, BatteryCBS Local
Hospital employee accused of touching patientsOCRegister

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The Mount Sinai Hospital Cardiologists Debunk the 5 Most Common Heart Disease . - PR Newswire (press release)

The Mount Sinai Hospital Cardiologists Debunk the 5 Most Common Heart Disease .
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According to Dr. Vivian Abascal, Cardiologist at The Mount Sinai Hospital and Assistant Professor of Mount Sinai School of Medicine, "a low level of awareness about heart disease exists among women because earlier investigations focused solely on men .

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Arthritis and Lupus Linked To Lower Birth Rates - Medical News Today

Arthritis and Lupus Linked To Lower Birth Rates
Medical News Today
Leading researcher, Kaleb Michaud, Ph.D., assistant professor in the internal medicine department-rheumatology section at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and his team established that whilst patients' choices are partly responsible for .

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Physician assistants can't do needle EMG tests, N.J. top court rules
Justices say only licensed physicians can perform electromyography...


CVS Caremark's MinuteClinic to Deploy Allscripts EHR Nationally
CHICAGO and WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  CVS Caremark's MinuteClinic , the leading retail health clinic in the United States, will transition from its existing, proprietary Electronic ...



 

 

 

 

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