Certifications

Question 1

give 2 organizations that accredit MA programs

Answer 1

• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHEP)

Question 2

describe AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANTS (AAMA)

Answer 2

created in 1955 to elevate MA to actual profession; gives the CMA

Question 3

describe AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS (AMT)

Answer 3

certifies many health professionals & gives the RMA

Question 4

define NATIONAL CENTER FOR COMPETENCY TESTING (NCCT)

Answer 4

gives NCMA & NCMOA

Question 5

define NATIONAL HEALTHCAREER ASSOCIATION (NHA)

Answer 5

gives CCMA & CMAA

Question 6

describe AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PROFESSIONAL CODERS (AAPC)

Answer 6

created in 1988 to promote professionalism, education, networking, & certification in billing & coding

Question 7

define COMPLEMENTARY ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAM)

Answer 7

“eastern” treatments that add or complement traditional “western” medicine

Question 8

list types of complementary medicine

Answer 8

acupuncture, aromatherapy, ayurvedic, biofeedback, faith, hand reflexology, homeopathy, humor, hypnosis, magnet therapy, massage, naturopathy, tai chi, visualization & guided imagery, yoga

Question 9

difference between LVN & RN?

Answer 9

LVN = licensed vocational/practical nurse & works under RN/provider