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

Author : J. P. Cody

9781435499140

512 Pages Paperback

3rd Edition | Previous Editions: 2006, 1998

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Prepare your students for the CMA, RMA, or CMAS certification examinations 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 for ea... more

Features

ILLUSTRATIONS: Over 250 graphics and photos illustrating concepts.

PRACTICE: All practice exam questions are delineated according to the three exam types—CMA, RMA, and CMAS.

REVIEW: Each practice test offers answers, scoring, and rationales. The scoring is set up to identify weak areas and direct ... more

New to this Edition

Updated pre- and post-tests reflect the new organization of the actual exams, as well as the changes in the exam protocols.

Significant chapter reorganization provides a better grouping of exam topics to facilitate learning and retention of concepts.

New chapter on facilities management issues, wi... more

Author

J. P. Cody

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.

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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.

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