NTCO Certification - Certified Medical Assistant (NT-CMA)
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Medical assistants are allied healthcare professionals responsible for various clinical and/or administrative duties. They perform clinical functions including but not limited to:
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Direct patient care and preparation
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Setting up and performing EKGs
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Phlebotomy tasks
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Pharmacology (Assisting Pharmacist)
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Maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.
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Medical Administrative duties such as:
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scheduling appointments
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maintaining patient records
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bookkeeping,
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Medical billing and insurance processing.
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Exam Contents - Certified Medical Assistant
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The Medical Assistant is a jack of all trades and is often counted upon to perform a myriad of tasks and procedures. You will be tested in the following areas to become NTCO certified:
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General Patient Care
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Infection, Exposure Control, and Safety
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Pharmacology
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Phlebotomy
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CLIA-waived Point of Care testing
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EKG techniques, Recording, Interpretation
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EKG Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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General Office Procedures
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​Communications​​
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Computer Applications
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Electronic Medical Records
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Scheduling
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General Management
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Financial Management, Billing, Insurance
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Law and Ethics
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