Medical Assistant Study Guide

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Topical Breakdown

Use the following topical guide to help you prepare for the exam:

I.  Clinical Practices (15%)

• The role of the medical assistant
• Tasks of the medical assistant
• Certification and CME

II.  Law, Ethics, and Professionalism (5%)

• Characteristics of a professional
• Common laws that apply to medical practice
• Regulatory agencies
• Role of ethics in medical care
• Confidentiality, privacy, and security

III.  Administrative Medical Assisting (10%)

• Assisting in a physician office
• Insurance, coding, and billing
• Scheduling
• Maintaining medical records

IV.  Safety Procedures (5%)

• Infection control
• Basic first aid / Medical emergencies
• Patient safety

V.  Medical Terminology (15%)

• Definitions and identification of common medical terms
• Settings of care
• Specialization in medicine
• Basic medical math

VI.  Anatomy and Physiology (10%)

• Anatomic structures of the body
• Body systems and physiology
• Vital signs and measurements

VII.  Disease (10%)

• Common infectious and non-infectious diseases
• Factors that contribute to disease
• Common signs and symptoms of disease

VIII.  Basic Principles of Pharmacology (5%)

• General principles
• Medication administration
• Common medication categories

IX.  Patient Identification, Communication, and Instruction (15%)

• Techniques for effective communication
• Basic nutrition
• Cultural humility
• Patient instruction for exams, testing, and home care
• Obtaining patient information
• Special patient needs

X.  Diagnostic Tests and Lab Procedures (10%)

• Obtaining an electrocardiogram
• Phlebotomy
• Common office laboratory procedures
• Specimen collection and processing
• Common imaging studies

 

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