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This Fourth Edition of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Medical Assisting Exam Review for CMA, RMA & CMAS Certification focuses on the critical most current components of the MA and MAS curricula, making it an indispensable tool for recent graduates, practicing medical assistants, medical administrative specialists and medical administrative assistants preparing to sit for any recognized national certification exams. Take advantage of a unique approach that uses a pretest with analysis to help users identify their strengths and weaknesses and develop their own personalized study plan to streamline review and practice. This proven book is packed with study smart resources, including more than 3,000 questions and six timed, simulated exams available online, as well as study tips and exam-taking strategies. Updated and enhanced with new information on key topics that affect medical assistants, the Fourth Edition now includes new chapter-ending Critical Thinking Case Reviews. Features: -A proven quick-reference format features questions, answers, and rationales on the same page to eliminate wasting time flipping back and forth. A bookmark with Key Medical Abbreviations and definitions is included for covering the answers. -New and expanded information is provided on emergencies, compliance, Meaningful Use and ICD 10, and more. -The 2015 AAMA Content Areas and key need-to-know information for medical assistants has been added on such topics as immunization, VAERS, VISs and vaccine storage. -New chapter-ending Critical Thinking Case Reviews include critical thinking questions related to a clinical case. -A pretest with analysis helps users determine their individual strong and weak areas so they can focus their study on what they still need to master. -Over 23,000 questions provide optimal opportunities for review and practice. -Review and study tips are included in each chapter. -Test preparation tips are provided for users for whom English is their second language. -Information useful for study groups, along with exam-taking strategies and exam-day preparation tips are included -Six timed simulated exams (one in-book and one online) for each of the three major national exams, CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) and CMAS (AMT), draw from over 3,000 questions, preparing users for a range of testing challenges. The questions and format are also appropriate for NCCT, NHA and other certification exams -Important review terms with definitions are supported by online flashcards and an audio glossary.

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Helen J. Houser is a Registered Medical Assistant and a Registered Nurse holding a master of science in healthcare administration. She served as the Director of the Medical Assisting Program at Phoenix College, and her extensive experience involving medical assisting includes serving as Vice President of Phoenix General Hospital, Deer Valley, where she opened and administered medical practices in rural areas. She is a national speaker on such topics as “Immunization Education for Medical Assisting Students,” and has received several awards, including the National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Award for teaching and two Arizona Governor’s Awards for Excellence. Houser lived on the Navajo reservation for 4 years and has extensive experience working with diverse populations. She currently works with Maricopa County Department of Health in Epidemiology collaborating with medical practices and other healthcare organization

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