What does the abbreviation CMAA stand for?
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Medical Office Assistant · Program Orientation, Professionalism, and Healthcare Roles
CMAA, CCMA, and Other Credential Concepts
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What does the abbreviation CCMA stand for?
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The CMAA credential is designed primarily for a medical assistant whose work focuses on which type of duties?
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The CCMA credential is designed primarily for a medical assistant whose work focuses on which type of duties?
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Which credential signals a focus on administrative medical assisting?
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- Distinguish the CMAA (administrative) and CCMA (clinical) credentials.
- Describe what certification is and how it relates to medical assisting.
- Recognize why similarly named credentials must not be confused.
Sources & references
- National Healthcareer Association — Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
- National Healthcareer Association — Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Medical Assistants - Occupational Outlook Handbook
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