Course Content
Introduction
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Outline and Learning Objectives
About the Exam
Applying and Scheduling Exam
Module 1: Clinical Patient Care
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Vital Signs
Medical Terminology
Interviewing Techniques
Documentation of Care
Patient Screenings/Wellness Assessments
Processing Provider Orders
General Health Maintenance and Wellness Education
Preparing and Maintaining Examination and Treatment Areas
Module 2: Safety and Infection Control
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Infectious Agents and Infection Cycle
Modes of Infectious Transmission and Precautions
Medical Asepsis and Biohazard Disposal
Safety Resources and Emergency Procedures
Basic First Aid and Emergency Management
Body Mechanics and Ergonomics
Module 3: Procedures/Examinations
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Preparing Patients for Examinations
Supplies, Equipment, Techniques, and Patient Instruction
Surgical Assisting and Wound Care
Anatomy and Physiology
Specimen Collection Techniques
Laboratory Quality Control and Selected Tests
Instructing Patients on Specimen Collection
Performing CLIA-Waived Laboratory Tests
Practicing Phlebotomy
Assisting with Minor Surgical Procedures
Module 4: Pharmacology
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Medications
Preparing and Administering Medications
Immunization Resources
Module 5: Legal and Ethical Issues
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Consent and Federal/State Regulations
Ethical Standards and Medical Directives
Module 6: Communication
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Interpersonal Relationship Skills
Therapeutic/Adaptive Responses
Health Care Team Roles
Module 7: Administrative
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Billing, Coding, and Insurance
Scheduling Appointments and Health Information Management
Managing Inventory and Supplies
Appendices
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Appendix A: Glossary of Key Terms
Appendix B: Acronyms
Appendix C: Quick Reference Guides
Appendix D: Medical Forms and Templates
Appendix E: Study Resources
CMA (AAMA) Exam Prep Course
About Lesson

CMA Certified Medical Assistant Exam Prep Course Outline

Module 1: Clinical Patient Care

  1. Lesson 1.1: Vital Signs

    • Understanding different types of vital signs
    • Proper techniques for measuring vital signs
    • Interpreting and recording vital signs

  2. Lesson 1.2: Medical Terminology

    • Basic medical terms and abbreviations
    • Understanding prefixes, roots, and suffixes
    • Building and decoding medical terms

  3. Lesson 1.3: Interviewing Techniques

    • Effective patient communication
    • Building rapport with patients
    • Gathering accurate patient history

  4. Lesson 1.4: Documentation of Care

    • Importance of accurate documentation
    • Techniques for proper record-keeping
    • Using electronic health records (EHR)

  5. Lesson 1.5: Patient Screenings/Wellness Assessments

    • Conducting patient screenings
    • Performing wellness assessments
    • Interpreting screening results

  6. Lesson 1.6: Processing Provider Orders

    • Understanding provider orders
    • Ensuring accurate execution of orders
    • Communicating orders to patients and other staff

  7. Lesson 1.7: General Health Maintenance and Wellness Education

    • Principles of health maintenance
    • Educating patients on wellness and preventive care
    • Encouraging healthy lifestyle choices

  8. Lesson 1.8: Preparing and Maintaining Examination and Treatment Areas

    • Cleaning and disinfecting protocols
    • Organizing equipment and supplies
    • Setting up various procedures
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