MA221 — MA Seminar
MA 221 - MA Seminar MA 221 - MA Seminar Students participate in discussions and evaluations of their 160-hour Medical Assisting Practicum Experience rotations. During the semester, students will develop case studies identifying strategies to address difficult encounters with patients in ambulatory care settings. Student participation is paramount to this problem-solving process. Students also prepare for the CMA (AAMA) certification exam by the American Association of Medical Assistants by reviewing core curriculum competencies required by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and participating in mock certification exams containing general, administrative, and clinical questions commonly asked on the CMA (AAMA) Exam. Students will also review the exam application process on the AAMA website ( www.aama-ntl.org ) and reiterate the importance of professional membership, involvement, and continuing education, as well as examine the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook forecast for the Medical Assisting profession. Résumé preparation and interviewing techniques will also be reviewed. Course