American Hospital Association (AHA) ANS >> 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) ANS >> The AMA promotes
the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public
health.
American Red Cross ANS >> 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) ANS >> The
professional organization that certifies medical assistants and
works to maintain professional standards in the medical
assisting profession.
,World Health Organization (WHO) ANS >> 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 ANS >> The registering
organization for medical assistants that provides online
continuing education, certification information, and member
news.
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) ANS >> 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) ANS >> 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
,Association for healthcare Documentation Integrity ANS >>
Professional organization that in the field of medical
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Marie Curie ANS >> A Polish physicist who, with French husband
Pierre, discovered radium emits subatomic particles
Florence Nightingale ANS >> Founder of modern nursing
Blackwell Sisters ANS >> Made it so women could study and
practice medicine
The Hippocratic Oath ANS >> Oath taken by medical students
swearing to practice medicine in an ethical way
Scope of Practice for Medical Assistants ANS >> Definition the
permissible procedures, actions, and processes for licensed
individuals with specific education, experience, demonstrated
competency, and titles.
CMA credential ANS >> The CMA (AAMA) is the only certification
that limits eligibility to candidates who have completed a
postsecondary, accredited medical assisting academic program.
, RMA Credential ANS >> 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) ANS >> The new accreditation agency for
allied health education programs that is recognized by the US
Department of Education.
ABHES ANS >> Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Organization that offers accreditation to higher education
institutions.
NCCA ANS >> National Commission for Certifying Agencies
Educational Requirements for Medical Assistants ANS >>
Certificate
Professional Organizations ANS >> an organization of people in a
particular occupation that requires considerable training and
specialized skills