NHA CMAA Module 1: Foundational Knowledge
This module builds the essential knowledge base for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam. According to third-party analysis of the NHA test plan, Foundational Knowledge accounts for approximately 9% of the total exam content. Core topics include: medical terminology (roots, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations), basic anatomy and physiology essentials, healthcare delivery systems and models, electronic health records (EHR) components, and the relationship between front-office and clinical operations. The official NHA study guide confirms that "Foundational Knowledge" is one of the seven modules covering core CMAA knowledge and principles.
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