Medical Assisting: Useful Websites

The mission of the American Association of Medical Assistants is to provide the medical assistant professional with education, certification, credential acknowledgment, networking opportunities, scope-of-practice protection, and advocacy for quality patient-centered health care.

Provides information about the CMA Certification Exam, including links to register and an outline of the content for studying.

CDC.gov provides users with credible, reliable health information.

The purpose of this association is to promote the professional identity and stature of its members; the medical assisting profession, through education and credentialing; and to encourage and assist medical assistants in the state of Georgia in forming local chapters.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides information on current pay rates, job requirements, and training requirements for a variety of positions, including Medical Assistants.

The premier student and career guide for medical assistants.

Advancing the progress of medicine and improving the public health through access to health information.

The OSHA Manual for Physicians includes information required for complying with OSHA guidelines. The Manuals can be downloaded for a fee.

The simulation-based training modules include lessons on heart sounds, murmurs, lung sounds, carotid bruit, blood pressure assessment and EKGs.

WebMD provides valuable health information.