Hey All you Medical assistants/LVN's I have a question....?

Question

I attended a med assistant course in 1987 and graduated and became a Medical Assist. I attended LVN school in 2002-2003 and became an LPN/LVN in California. I want to get my "Certified Medical Assistant" certificate ...How can I get certified.????as an MA? Can I? is it possible? I want to be able to work in a Physicians office as a CMA., I'm finding that LVN's (according to most R.N's and Doctors) are Least Valued Nurses......No R.N.'s need to respond please. I have yet to find one that has treated me well.

Answer 1

Why can't you study and become what you want to be? You are certainly young enough to go back to school, but that is true at any age. Good luck. Write back when you are finished with that.

One thing I found in my work experiences, there is always somebody in the office who is 'out to make your life miserable'. Just ignore those people and do not let anybody chase you out of your job. You are just as good as anybody else.

Just one thing in defense of RNs. My daughter is an RN. They have such a responsibility. If they do anything the slightest bit wrong they can loose their license; therefore, they are very tense. They do not mean to be mean to you, so do not take it personally. Hard, I know, but the medical profession is very hard to work in.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

How to Become a CMA

So, you've decided to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) because it means a professional edge, increased prestige among peers and employers, better job security and greater career advancement opportunities.

Now what?

You must accomplish two things to become a CMA.

First, graduate from an accredited medical assisting program. This program must be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
See the Certification FAQs page for full details about requirements.

Second, pass the AAMA CMA Certification Examination. This test is administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

1. Graduate from a program

To earn the CMA credential you must first enroll in, and graduate from, a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited medical assisting program. You will attain academic and clinical training in a variety of areas, including the following:
* Human anatomy, physiology and pathology
* Medical terminology
* Keyboarding and computer applications
* Recordkeeping and accounting
* Coding and insurance processing
* Laboratory techniques
* Clinical and diagnostic procedures
* Pharmacology
* Medication administration
* First aid
* Office practices
* Patient relations
* Medical law and ethics

You also must complete an externship, which is part of the program.

Find a CAAHEP accredited medical assisting program in your home state.

Once you find a program, go to the institution's website, or contact the director of that program to answer specific questions. Here are sample questions you might want to ask:
* What are tuition costs and financial aid options for the program?
* What are the academic prerequisites for enrolling in the program?
* How long does it take to complete the program?
* What specific topics does the program cover?
* What does the externship involve?

2. Take the exam

Once you graduate from the program you must take, and pass, the AAMA CMA Certification Examination. Many useful tools are available to get you ready for it. Follow these steps to prepare for the exam.
* Apply for the exam
* Find your testing center
* Study!

Answer 4

I too was a MA and then a LPN
(licensed practical nothing) in some eyes
do you have to get certified to work in a particular office?
I didn't need to
they were thrilled to get a LPN at MA wages

Answer 5

In Kansas you don't need to get the Cna/ Cma certification if you are a LVN as you have had more training as a LVN. But calif. laws may differ.

Answer 6

Contact any MA course school out there and get the info from them, they will have the schedule and maybe even the pre-tests for you. Good Luck