National Certified Medical Assistant Study Guide

Flashcards to aid in studying for the National Certified Medical Assistant exam.

NCCT

National Center for Competency Testing, the organization that certifies medical assistants.

MO

Medical Office Management, a core competency area for the Medical Assistant certification exam.

MT

Medical Terminology, a critical knowledge area for understanding medical language.

PH

Pharmacology, the study of medications and their effects.

AN

Anatomy & Physiology, the study of body structure and function.

MP

Medical Procedures, which include a range of clinical skills.

Phlebotomy

The process of drawing blood from a patient for testing.

ECG

Electrocardiogram, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.

Infection Control

Practices to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.

Universal Precautions

Infection control guidelines that assume all patients are potential carriers of bloodborne pathogens.

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, legislation that protects patient privacy.

Malpractice

Negligence or failure to provide the proper standard of care in a medical setting.

Abandonment

Discontinuing care of a patient without reasonable notice.

SOP

Standard Operating Procedures, protocols used in medical practice.

BSA

Body Surface Area, used in dosage calculations.

CPT

Current Procedural Terminology, codes used for billing and documentation.

ICD-10-CM

International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification, used for diagnosis coding.

EHR

Electronic Health Record, a digital version of a patient's paper chart.

Asepsis

The absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.

Cultural Competence

The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, ensures safe and healthy working conditions.

Valvular Disease

A condition that affects one or more of the heart valves, can lead to heart failure.

Biohazardous Waste

Waste that poses a risk to human health or the environment.

Confidentiality

The ethical principle of keeping patient information private.

Clarity in Communication

The ability to convey information in a clear, understandable manner.

Cultural Humility

An approach to interpersonal interactions that emphasizes learning from others' experiences.