Chapter 1
Patient navigator -
Help patients find their way through the sometimes complex healthcare system, helping them
overcome any barriers they may encounter help to ensure that they get the diagnosis and treatment
they need in timely manner
Licensed practitioner -
An individual other than a physician who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the state to
provide healthcare services
American Association of Medical assistant AAMA -
Idea of national association for medical assistant , declared medical assisting as an allied health
profession . was suggested in 1955 and created in 1978
AMA American Medical Association -
1956 , they created AAMA
Accreditation -
Evaluating the programs that teach medical assisting
Continuing education -
Education completed after the intiial educational program. Required for reliscenure in some
programs
CMA -
Also known as AAMA. Certified Medical Assistant
American Medical Technologists AMT -
Patient navigator -
Help patients find their way through the sometimes complex healthcare system, helping them
overcome any barriers they may encounter help to ensure that they get the diagnosis and treatment
they need in timely manner
Licensed practitioner -
An individual other than a physician who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the state to
provide healthcare services
American Association of Medical assistant AAMA -
Idea of national association for medical assistant , declared medical assisting as an allied health
profession . was suggested in 1955 and created in 1978
AMA American Medical Association -
1956 , they created AAMA
Accreditation -
Evaluating the programs that teach medical assisting
Continuing education -
Education completed after the intiial educational program. Required for reliscenure in some
programs
CMA -
Also known as AAMA. Certified Medical Assistant
American Medical Technologists AMT -
