NWCA Medical Assistant Exam Questions
and Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027
(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.
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
Association for healthcare Documentation Integrity
Professional organization that in the field of medical transcription/editing
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
The professional organization that certifies medical assistants and works to maintain
professional standards in the medical assisting profession.
,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
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.
NCCA
National Commission for Certifying Agencies
Educational Requirements for Medical Assistants
Certificate
Professional Organizations
an organization of people in a particular occupation that requires considerable
training and specialized skills
Required Skills and Character Traits for the Medical Assistant
Effectively communicating, compassion, outgoing, non-judgmental
Healthcare Team Members
and Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027
(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.
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
Association for healthcare Documentation Integrity
Professional organization that in the field of medical transcription/editing
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
The professional organization that certifies medical assistants and works to maintain
professional standards in the medical assisting profession.
,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
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.
NCCA
National Commission for Certifying Agencies
Educational Requirements for Medical Assistants
Certificate
Professional Organizations
an organization of people in a particular occupation that requires considerable
training and specialized skills
Required Skills and Character Traits for the Medical Assistant
Effectively communicating, compassion, outgoing, non-judgmental
Healthcare Team Members
