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define ACCREDITATION

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process where programs establish credibility by complying w/standards

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define ACCREDITING BUREAU OF HEALTH EDUCATION SCHOOLS (ABHES)

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organization specifically accredits MA programs

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define ACUPUNCTURE

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insert needles @ specific pnts of body to relieve pain/disease

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define ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS

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skills that manage business aspect of medicine

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define ADVOCATE

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someone who fights/represents someone else on their behalf

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define AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PROFESSIONAL CODERS (AAPC)

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promotes education, networking, & certification in medical billing & coding

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define AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PROFESSIONAL CODERS (AAPC)

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promotes education, networking, & certification in medical billing & coding

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define AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANTS (AAMA)

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organization for MA

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define AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS (AMT)

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organization for credentials to MA & opportunities for future education

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define AYURVEDIC MEDICINE

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from India that focuses on 3 energies for mental spiritual + mental + physical health

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define BIOFEEDBACK

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complementary medicine that uses equipment to control involuntary functions

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define CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CCMA)

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MA certification from NHA

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define CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT, CMA (AAMA)

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given when passed AAMA exam

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define CLINICAL SKILLS

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skills aiding in assessment, exam, diagnosis, & treatment of patients

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define COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF ALLIED HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS (CAAHEP)

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organization for accrediting MA programs

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define COMPLEMENTARY ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAM)

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therapies that supplement/compliment conventional (western) medicine

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define DOCTOR OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

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physician w/emphasis on musculoskeletal, nervous, prevention, education, prevention, & holistic care

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define DOCTORS OF MEDICINE

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physician who passed all state requirements to practice medicine

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define DOCTORATE

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advanced degree of education

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define EPIDEMIC

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spread of disease over large population in specific area

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define GENERAL SKILLS

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most basic skills required for job

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define GENERALIST

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MA perform both clinical & administrative jobs

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define HIPPOCRATIC OATH

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code of behavior for all medical physicians

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define HOMEOPATHY

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use small diluted doses of drug to relieve symptoms caused by same drug

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define HOSPITALIST

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specialists that work w/patients admitted to reduce visits

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define MAGNET THERAPY

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all cells have electromagnetic field & disease is caused by electromagnetic imbalance; use magnets close to skin to fix imbalance

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define MEDICAL ASSISTANT

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liason between doctor & patient & assists in clinical & administrative duties

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define MEDICAL BILLER

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creates bill for all charges for services

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define MEDICAL CODER

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use code for max reimbursement for doc & fewer bills for patient

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define MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGER

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supervise staff, schedules, HR, daily operations

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define MIDLEVEL PRACTITIONER

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generally directed by supervising physician but able to exam patients, order diagnostics, & administer medications

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define MULTI-PROVIDER CLINIC

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at least 3 physicians share facility

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define NATIONAL CENTER FOR COMPETENCY TESTINGS (NCCT)

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organization that certifies many health professions

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define NATIONAL CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (NCMA)

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NCCT MA certification

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define NATIONAL CERTIFIED MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT (NCMOA)

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NCCT MA certification

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define NATUROPATHY

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complementary medicine that include diet, rest, exercise, fresh air, clean water, & sunlight

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define NURSE ANESTHETIST

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RN able to administer anesthesia

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define NURSE MIDWIFE

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RN w/extensive training in L&D that assist w/pregnancy & labor

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define NURSE PRACTITIONER

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midlevel practitioner that can sometimes practice independently from physician

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define PARTNERSHIP

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at least 2 providers in a legal agreement to share total business

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define PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME (PCMH)

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model where health professionals lead by PCP collaborate to provided well-rounded & high quality care

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define PATIENT NAVIGATOR

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explains insurance policy, financial, complaints, & patient rights

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define PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

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expands access to health insurance, provides additional consumer protections, & reduce health care costs

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define PHLEBOTOMISTS

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person who draws blood

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define PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (PA)

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midlevel provider directed by physician

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define PLACEBO EFFECT

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respond well to treatment because they believe it is working when it may not be

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define PROVIDER

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physican/NP/PA

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define RECIPROCITY

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state recognizes their license as equal or greater than their own requirements

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define REGISTERED MEDICAL ASSISTANT, RMA (AMT)

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title after passing AMT exam

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define REVOCATION

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suspension of license

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define SCOPE OF PRACTICE

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boundaries of specific job

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define SCRIBE

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enters info into EHR/chart for provider

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define SOLO PRACTICE

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one provider @ facility & owns business

54
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define TACT

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say the right thing @ appropriate times

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define URGENT CARE

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ambulatory centers for acute illness/injury/minor emergencies

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