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Jeff - Refer them to the AAMA website for practice exams. This will boost their confidence, and help them realize just how skilled they are and how intelligent in their field. 
AAMA website, CMA (AAMA) exam tab, Prepare for the CMA (AAMA), practice tests.
My instructor used these as part of our exam review. If you know your basics, you're good. The biggest area I needed extra study time in was the developmental psychology stuff (Piaget, Freud, Erikkson, etc)HIPAA, some law & ethics, and some OSHA.
Doc also recommended a KINN's study guide for the MA exam, which can sometimes be found on Amazon or Ebay used. We used their textbook, and I did the exam review tests online. It definitely prepared me!
Your Professional Title/Credentials: CMA,CBCS
Are You Still In School? No
Are You Working? Yes
What stands behind a Medical Assistant's name?
For me, it's quality, dedication, and commitment to excellence. (Thought I think employers see us as simply more value for their dollar, at least until they get more familiar with the specialty)
I worked my butt off to learn as much as possible, and I was blessed with an instructor who provided as much as we could handle, knowledge wise! Way to go Dr. Mac @ Skyline in Roanoke, VA!!
The field offers more opportunity to specialize, and if you do your job well you will become indispensable!
Your Professional Title/Credentials: CMA,CBCS
Are You Still In School? No
Are You Working? Yes
For me, it's quality, dedication, and commitment to excellence. (Thought I think employers see us as simply more value for their dollar, at least until they get more familiar with the specialty)
I worked my butt off to learn as much as possible, and I was blessed with an instructor who provided as much as we could handle, knowledge wise! Way to go Dr. Mac @ Skyline in Roanoke, VA!!
The field offers more opportunity to specialize, and if you do your job well you will become indispensable!
Sadly, some employers still see their medical assistant as "Girl Friday" and wouldn't even think about hiring a male medical assistant, but that's beside the point. Most employers understand and appreciate the value a medical assistant brings to their practice.
I like what you have posted, and agree. WELL SAID. Thanks.
Your Professional Title/Credentials: Website Owner/Forum Admin
