Comprehensive Medical Assisting Exam Review: Preparation for the CMA, RMA and CMAS Exams / Edition 3

by J. P. Cody

Overview

Prepare for the CMA, RMA, or CMAS certification examination with COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL ASSISTING EXAM REVIEW, Third Edition. The book includes test information and preparation sections, review content on general, administrative, and clinical topics, and pre- and post-test exams. The new edition conforms to the latest content outlines from the AAMA and AMT. The accompanying CD-ROM includes over 1,600 questions and is fully customizable for individual study needs. Delmar is a part of Cengage Learning.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781435499140
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/21/2010
Series:	Prepare Your Students For Certification Exams
Pages:	512
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

John P. Cody, MPH, MBA, CMA (AAMA), has acquired nearly 30 years of health care and adult education experience. His health care experience began while serving as a general duty Hospital Corpsman in the U.S. Navy. During his military service, he completed training and gained experience as an emergency medical technician, medical laboratory technician, clinical and laboratory supervisor, and administrative supervisor. Shortly before being honorably discharged from the Navy, John completed his B.S. degree in Health Care Management from Southern Illinois University. Being a strong advocate of higher education, John subsequently completed a master's degree in public health administration, as well as one in business management from the University of Minnesota. Concomitantly, John has served as a professor of health sciences, program director, and academic administrator in business and allied health education. John lives with his family in East, Central Illinois.

Table of Contents

SECTION 1: EXAM PREPARATION. 1. The Examinations. 2. Study Techniques. 3. Test-Taking Techniques. SECTION II : PRACTICE EXAMS PRE-TESTS CMA Diagnostic Test RMA Diagnostic Test CMAS Diagnostic Test SECTION III: GENERAL MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE. 4. Medical Terminology. 5. Anatomy & Physiology. 6. Human Development. 7. Professional Relations. 8. Health Care Law. 9. Health Care Ethics. SECTION IV: ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE. 10. Information Management. 11. Front Office Management. 12. Financial Management. 13. Insurance Claims Management. 14. Facilities Management. 15. Operations Management. SECTION V: CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE. 16. Diagnostic &Treatment Services. 17. Surgical Care. 18. Pharmacology & Drug Therapy. 19. Emergency First Aid. 20. Clinical Laboratory Science. 21. Nutrition & Diet Therapy. SECTION VI: PRACTICE EXAMS POST-TESTS. CMA SIMULATION TEST. RMA SIMULATION TEST. CMAS SIMULATION TEST.

Editorial Reviews

"It is a well constructed text, it gives students everything they need for the exam."Dahn BrownRidley-Lowell Business and Technical Institute

As a certified medical assistant, I know that my patients are recieving a high quality of care. The CMA credential represents my knowledge and skills attained through all my hard work and studies. The physicians in my office admire and respect the extra step I took by attaining my certification credential. This serves as proof of my abitilies to perform medical office procedures safely and correctley. This also reassures my physican that I am well trained within my scope of practice. I strongly encourage all medical assistants to become certified, as this shows dedication to the profession as well as personal diligence in striving to provide a high standard of care.Jacqueline Washburn, CMA (AAMA)

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