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Terms and DefinitionsAllied HealthAllied health is a vast field of health careers comprised of over 100 health care professions including physical therapy, medical assisting, radiologic technology and health information management. American Association of Medical AssistantsThe American Association of Medical Assistants awards the Certified Medical Assistant credential. American Medical Technologists (AMT)American Medical Technologists (AMT) awards the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)The American Association of Medical Assistants awards the Certified Medical Assistant credential. Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)American Medical Technologists (AMT) awards the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential. Accreditation Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)ABHES is the only agency recognized by the US Department of Education as a specialized accreditor of institutions focusing on health care education and training. Commission on Accrediation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)CAAHEP is the largest programmatic accreditor in the health sciences field. |
 Spotlight SchoolsKeiser University Graduates from Keiser University's medical assisting programs are multi-skilled, able to handle both administrative and clinical duties.  Sanford-Brown Institute Sanford-Brown Institute's medical assisting program is designed to provide its students with the skills to assist physicians by performing administrative and basic clinical duties in an office or medical center. Sanford-Brown College Sanford-Brown Institute's medical assisting program is designed to provide its students with the skills to assist physicians by performing administrative and basic clinical duties in an office or medical center.  Medical Assistant Career Info
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