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NWCA Medical Assistant Exam
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American Hospital Association (AHA)
✓ The American Hospital Association (AHA) is the national organization
that represents and serves all types of hospitals and health care
networks.
American Medical Association (AMA)
✓ The AMA promotes the art and science of medicine and the
betterment of public health.
American Red Cross
✓ A disaster relief organization founded in Washington, D.C. on May 21,
1881 by Clara Barton to aid US military and conduct peace time relief
work.
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
✓ The professional organization that certifies medical assistants and works
to maintain professional standards in the medical assisting profession.
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World Health Organization (WHO)
✓ A group within the United Nations responsible for human health,
including combating the spread of infectious diseases and health
issues related to natural disasters.
American Medical Technologists
✓ The registering organization for medical assistants that provides online
continuing education, certification information, and member news.
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
✓ A professional association established to provide a national
certification and credentialing process, to support the national and
local membership by providing educational products and
opportunities to networks, and to increase and promote national
recognition and awareness of professional coding.
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
✓ The professional membership organization for managers of health
record services and healthcare information systems as well as coding
services; provides accreditation, advocacy, certification, and
educational services
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Association for healthcare Documentation Integrity
✓ Professional organization that in the field of medical
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Marie Curie
✓ A Polish physicist who, with French husband Pierre, discovered radium
emits subatomic particles
Florence Nightingale
✓ Founder of modern nursing
Blackwell Sisters
✓ Made it so women could study and practice medicine
The Hippocratic Oath
✓ Oath taken by medical students swearing to practice medicine in an
ethical way
Scope of Practice for Medical Assistants
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✓ Definition the permissible procedures, actions, and processes for
licensed individuals with specific education, experience, demonstrated
competency, and titles.
CMA credential
✓ The CMA (AAMA) is the only certification that limits eligibility to
candidates who have completed a postsecondary, accredited
medical assisting academic program.
RMA Credential
✓ The second-most recognized certification for Medical Assistants. The
RMA provides an excellent demonstration of skills as a Medical Assistant
CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health and Education
Programs)
✓ The new accreditation agency for allied health education programs
that is recognized by the US Department of Education.
ABHES
✓ Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. Organization that
offers accreditation to higher education institutions.
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NWCA Medical Assistant Exam
Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
American Hospital Association (AHA)
✓ The American Hospital Association (AHA) is the national organization
that represents and serves all types of hospitals and health care
networks.
American Medical Association (AMA)
✓ The AMA promotes the art and science of medicine and the
betterment of public health.
American Red Cross
✓ A disaster relief organization founded in Washington, D.C. on May 21,
1881 by Clara Barton to aid US military and conduct peace time relief
work.
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
✓ The professional organization that certifies medical assistants and works
to maintain professional standards in the medical assisting profession.
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World Health Organization (WHO)
✓ A group within the United Nations responsible for human health,
including combating the spread of infectious diseases and health
issues related to natural disasters.
American Medical Technologists
✓ The registering organization for medical assistants that provides online
continuing education, certification information, and member news.
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
✓ A professional association established to provide a national
certification and credentialing process, to support the national and
local membership by providing educational products and
opportunities to networks, and to increase and promote national
recognition and awareness of professional coding.
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
✓ The professional membership organization for managers of health
record services and healthcare information systems as well as coding
services; provides accreditation, advocacy, certification, and
educational services
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Association for healthcare Documentation Integrity
✓ Professional organization that in the field of medical
transcription/editing
Marie Curie
✓ A Polish physicist who, with French husband Pierre, discovered radium
emits subatomic particles
Florence Nightingale
✓ Founder of modern nursing
Blackwell Sisters
✓ Made it so women could study and practice medicine
The Hippocratic Oath
✓ Oath taken by medical students swearing to practice medicine in an
ethical way
Scope of Practice for Medical Assistants
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✓ Definition the permissible procedures, actions, and processes for
licensed individuals with specific education, experience, demonstrated
competency, and titles.
CMA credential
✓ The CMA (AAMA) is the only certification that limits eligibility to
candidates who have completed a postsecondary, accredited
medical assisting academic program.
RMA Credential
✓ The second-most recognized certification for Medical Assistants. The
RMA provides an excellent demonstration of skills as a Medical Assistant
CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health and Education
Programs)
✓ The new accreditation agency for allied health education programs
that is recognized by the US Department of Education.
ABHES
✓ Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. Organization that
offers accreditation to higher education institutions.
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