Exam 1: Introduction to Medical Assisting

Who is responsible for documenting competencies learned by medical assisting students?

Which of the following is not a professional organization and, in fact, avoids allegiance to any specific professional organization or association?

Communicating with other health professionals, also called ________, can help you improve yourself professionally.

Kendra works as a medical assistant at Baker Medical Associates, a group of five physicians. She has been asked to help the physicians analyze the practice and suggest potential areas for improvement. This task would be classified as an ____.

A medical assistant who becomes credentialed as a Registered Medical Assistant automatically becomes a member of ________.

Which of the following organizations offers certification exams for Phlebotomy Technician, EKG Technician, and Medical Transcriptionist?

Jeannine is a medical assistant at the outpatient center of a local hospital. She is responsible for explaining treatment procedures to patients, within her scope of practice. This task would be classified as an ____.

Which organization accredits private postsecondary institutions and programs that prepare students for entry into the medical assisting profession?

Jerome has been a medical assistant at Harrison Hospital South for several years and is now looking for an opportunity to expand his career options. In his spare time, he coaches a Little League baseball team, and he loves sports of all types. His medical assisting knowledge has made him more aware of body mechanics and how the musculoskeletal system is involved in various sports. Which of the following specialties might Jerome want to pursue?

What role is the medical assistant performing when helping patients through the confusing healthcare system and ensuring the patient's treatment needs are met?

The purpose of accreditation of medical assisting programs is to ____.

Who is eligible to take the AAMA's certification examination?

Advanced technology, implementation of cost-effective medicine, and the ________ population have resulted in an increased demand for healthcare services and an increase in job opportunities for medical assistants.

Professional associations set high ________ for quality and performance in a profession.

Which of the following does not typically offer formal programs in medical assisting?

Which organization awards the CMA credential?

Even before you begin your training as a healthcare professional, you can gain experience in a healthcare profession by joining a ________ program.

Formal training programs in medical assisting ____.

Which of the following is not a benefit of joining a professional association?

A medical assistant who can adapt to ________ and is continually learning will be in high demand.