The mission of the American Association of Medical Assistants is to provide the medical assistant professional with education, certification, credential acknowledgment, networking opportunities, scope-of-practice protection, anAAMA/MSMA Code of Ethics & Creed
AAMA Medical Assistant Code of Ethics
The Code of Ethics of the American Association of Medical Assistants shall set forth principles of ethical and moral conduct as they relate to the medical profession and the particular practice of medical assisting.
Members of AAMA dedicated to the conscientious pursuit of their profession, and thus desiring to merit the high regard of the entire medical profession and the respect of the general public which they …show more content…
It is one of the fastest growing occupations.
Your numbers are growing.
The demand for your unique expertise is increasing, as are the complexities of your profession.
The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is here to keep you abreast of changes in the health care delivery field, to protect your right to practice, and to help make your job easier.
We're growing with you. Thousands of medical assistants join the AAMA each year.
The AAMA is the only association in the world devoted exclusively to the medical assisting profession. Since its inception in 1955, membership has expanded to over 325 local chapters, spanning 43 states.
AAMA members are your peers and colleagues. They comprise practicing medical assistants, medical assisting educators, students, and others interested in the profession. In addition, scores of physicians serve the AaMA at the chapter, state and national levels.
When you join the AAMA you are investing in your career and your future. And, you are strengthening an association that has your professional interests at …show more content…
The examination is administered by the highly respected National Board of Medical Examiners.
It is mandatory for a CMA (AAMA) to recertify every 60 months to demonstrate knowledge and keep their CMA (AAMA) current. The recertification requirement can be met by examination or through continuing education. A CMA (AAMA) employed or seeking employment must have current certified status to use the CMA (AAMA) credential in connection with employment.
Continuing Education: Strengthen Professional Skills and Advance Knowledge
Local chapters and state societies of the AAMA sponsor seminars and workshops on the latest administrative, clinical and management topics. On the national level, AAMA offers CMA Today continuing education articles, conference workshops and self-study courses. All offer the opportunity to earn AAMA continuing education units (CEUs) for recertification credit and professional