Medical Assisting (Administrative and
Clinical Procedures with Anatomy and
Physiology) Ch1 Review Exam Q&A
RMAs are what to the healthcare field? - ANSWER-Vital, they handle administrative
task and patient care to support physicians and nurses
what organization has certified and supported allied healthcare professionals since
1939, offers resources and growth opportunities and other healthcare workers? -
ANSWER-AMT
What does NHA stand for? - ANSWER-National Healthcare Association
Does NHA offer certification exams for allied healthcare jobs? - ANSWER-Yes
What is certification? - ANSWER-Verifies a person's job-related skills and knowledge
What is registration? - ANSWER-Provides a title o license BUT DOES NOT ensure
skills or qualiications
Are credentials required? - ANSWER-No, they do enhance jobs prospects and
reduce legal risk.
CMA certifications showcase what? - ANSWER-An MAs skills, and are valued
What do employers prefer? - ANSWER-Credentialed candidates to enhance
competence and reduce malpractice risk
T/F , OSHA and ClIA '88 don't mandate credentialing for MA's, but certification can
enhance hiring and training, especially in labs - ANSWER-True
T/F , AAMA's CMA and RMA give cedentials? - ANSWER-True
what organization requires you to pass a certification exam and re-certify though
ongoing education every five years? - ANSWER-AAMA's CMA
To become a RMA through AMT what must happen? - ANSWER-You must meet
educational or experience requirements, pass the certification exam and pursue
continuing education.
T/F , The RMA and CMA exams do not require a strong grasp of medical and
administrative topics. - ANSWER-False
Clinical Procedures with Anatomy and
Physiology) Ch1 Review Exam Q&A
RMAs are what to the healthcare field? - ANSWER-Vital, they handle administrative
task and patient care to support physicians and nurses
what organization has certified and supported allied healthcare professionals since
1939, offers resources and growth opportunities and other healthcare workers? -
ANSWER-AMT
What does NHA stand for? - ANSWER-National Healthcare Association
Does NHA offer certification exams for allied healthcare jobs? - ANSWER-Yes
What is certification? - ANSWER-Verifies a person's job-related skills and knowledge
What is registration? - ANSWER-Provides a title o license BUT DOES NOT ensure
skills or qualiications
Are credentials required? - ANSWER-No, they do enhance jobs prospects and
reduce legal risk.
CMA certifications showcase what? - ANSWER-An MAs skills, and are valued
What do employers prefer? - ANSWER-Credentialed candidates to enhance
competence and reduce malpractice risk
T/F , OSHA and ClIA '88 don't mandate credentialing for MA's, but certification can
enhance hiring and training, especially in labs - ANSWER-True
T/F , AAMA's CMA and RMA give cedentials? - ANSWER-True
what organization requires you to pass a certification exam and re-certify though
ongoing education every five years? - ANSWER-AAMA's CMA
To become a RMA through AMT what must happen? - ANSWER-You must meet
educational or experience requirements, pass the certification exam and pursue
continuing education.
T/F , The RMA and CMA exams do not require a strong grasp of medical and
administrative topics. - ANSWER-False
