Occupational Analysis of the CMA (AAMA)
Authored by the AAMA
In furtherance of its leadership role in the profession, the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) has completed the following 2007–2008 Occupational Analysis of the CMA (AAMA). In previous years, this document was titled AAMA Role Delineation Study: Occupational Analysis of the Medical Assisting Profession.
A NECESSARY DISTINCTION
A professional’s skills are largely determined by professional education. The CMA (AAMA) is the only credential that requires candidates to be graduates of a programmatically accredited medical assisting program. Therefore, it is appropriate and necessary that the qualifying language “of the CMA (AAMA)” be incorporated into this document’s title.
ABOUT THE SURVEY
A survey was sent to a random sample of CMAs (AAMA)—AAMA members and nonmembers. The CMA (AAMA) represents a medical assistant who has been credentialed by the Certifying Board of the AAMA. Of the 15,500 surveys distributed, 3,658 were collected and analyzed, resulting in a 95 percent confidence level. The results obtained from the sample are within ±1.6 percent of the results if all 15,500 individuals had responded.
ANALYSIS HIGHLIGHTS
Today’s CMA (AAMA) is expected not only to master the body of knowledge of the profession, but also to apply this knowledge in the complex and fast-paced world of ambulatory health care. Thus, critical thinking is emphasized in this Occupational Analysis. Another dimension in the Occupational Analysis reflects the growing awareness that the CMA (AAMA) is uniquely qualified to “speak the patient’s language” and serve as a “communication liaison” between the busy physician and patients. The roles of the CMA (AAMA) as “patient advocate” and “health coach,” as well as “communication liaison,” are given appropriate prominence in this document.
All health professionals have been expected to refine their knowledge and skills in responding to natural and manmade emergencies, and the vital roles of CMAs (AAMA) have come into increasing focus in recent years. In keeping with this priority, the Occupational Analysis includes emergency-related functions under Communication, Instruction, and Patient Care.
PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED ARTICLE for a description of
GENERAL, CLINICAL, & ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS OF THE CMA
as defined by the AAMA.
In furtherance of its leadership role in the profession, the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) has completed the following 2007–2008 Occupational Analysis of the CMA (AAMA). In previous years, this document was titled AAMA Role Delineation Study: Occupational Analysis of the Medical Assisting Profession.
A NECESSARY DISTINCTION
A professional’s skills are largely determined by professional education. The CMA (AAMA) is the only credential that requires candidates to be graduates of a programmatically accredited medical assisting program. Therefore, it is appropriate and necessary that the qualifying language “of the CMA (AAMA)” be incorporated into this document’s title.
ABOUT THE SURVEY
A survey was sent to a random sample of CMAs (AAMA)—AAMA members and nonmembers. The CMA (AAMA) represents a medical assistant who has been credentialed by the Certifying Board of the AAMA. Of the 15,500 surveys distributed, 3,658 were collected and analyzed, resulting in a 95 percent confidence level. The results obtained from the sample are within ±1.6 percent of the results if all 15,500 individuals had responded.
ANALYSIS HIGHLIGHTS
Today’s CMA (AAMA) is expected not only to master the body of knowledge of the profession, but also to apply this knowledge in the complex and fast-paced world of ambulatory health care. Thus, critical thinking is emphasized in this Occupational Analysis. Another dimension in the Occupational Analysis reflects the growing awareness that the CMA (AAMA) is uniquely qualified to “speak the patient’s language” and serve as a “communication liaison” between the busy physician and patients. The roles of the CMA (AAMA) as “patient advocate” and “health coach,” as well as “communication liaison,” are given appropriate prominence in this document.
All health professionals have been expected to refine their knowledge and skills in responding to natural and manmade emergencies, and the vital roles of CMAs (AAMA) have come into increasing focus in recent years. In keeping with this priority, the Occupational Analysis includes emergency-related functions under Communication, Instruction, and Patient Care.
PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED ARTICLE for a description of
GENERAL, CLINICAL, & ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS OF THE CMA
as defined by the AAMA.
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