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NHA Chapter 1 CCMA

Terms from chapter 1A for CMA's study guide April 2025 KJC/Sheila Class

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What is the "scope of practice" mean? It describes the duties for the MA based on education, experience, and training.
Who does the MA work under? Supervision of a Provider
Who determines the scope of medical practice for the MA? The State Medical Board
Which professions may have a scope that includes managing patient care independently? Medical providers and Osteopathic providers
Medical Laboratory Assistant? Performs diagnostic testing on specimens
Occupational Therapist? Assist patients who have disabilities
Physical Therapist? Assist patients in regaining mobility
Radiology Technicians? Use imaging equipement
How long does the CMA certification last through NHA? What needs to be done to become recertified? 2 years; either retake the national exam or complete 10 hours of continuing education to renew.
What is the process called when a medical license from one state is based on the requirements met in another state? Reciprocity
What are avantages of certification for a MA? Increased initial job placement, higher wages, and better career advancements.
what is a primary benefit of mobile health? They bring much needed healthcare to communities (poor), they make serivces easy as possible to testing and vaccines.
What does "inpatient care mean?" It is when a patient is admitted to a hospital or facility for care.
Is telehealth good for : follow up, Chronic condition reviews and discussions, patient education, evalutae minor skin challenges, discussion of labs, and follow up equipment use i.e. cpap? Yes, that is the purpose
Fee-for-Service Model pPoviders and med facilities bill patients and insurance for services provided. The insurance charges the patient a predetermined amount.
Value based Model Insurance coverage that changes the amount of reimbursement based on health outcomes of patients and quality of services that has been provided.
Managed Care Model Plans that provide healthcare in return for preset scheduled payments and coordinated care through a defined network and hospitals.
HMO plan Plans that require referrals to specialist, as well as pre-certs, preauthorizations for hospital admissions, treatments, and outpatient proceedues.
Capitation Model Patients are assigned a per-member, per month, payment based on age, race, sex, lifestyle, medical history, and benefit design.
PPO Model Insured person does not need a PCP and can go directly to specialist without a referral.
Urgent Care Service? Alternative to the Emergency Department at hospitals.
Accupuncture? pricking the skin with needles to relieve pain
Chiropractic Medicine Spinal manipulation and alignment
Energy Therapy Holistic healing technique i,e. mindfulness connection to everything
Dietary Supplement Plants or parts of plants containing one or more dietary ingrediants vitamins, minerals, herbs, or botanicals. Give the body what is missing.
Nephrologist Manages diseases of the of the kidneys and associated structures
Endocrinologist Diagnoses and treats hormonal and glandular conditions. Often works with Diabetics.
Hematologist Diagnoses and treats blood and blood producing organs: patients who have anemia, leukemia, and lymphoma
Hepatologist Studies and treats diseases related to the liver, billary tree, gall bladder, and pancreas.
Who do you see for a (MI) heart attack? Cardiologist
Who do you see for pain management and sedation for surgery Anthesiiologist
Who do you see for diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders? Dermatologist
Who do you see to help manage diseases of the GI tract- (stomach, intestines, esophagus, liver, pancreas, colon, and rectum? Gastroenterologist
Who do you see for diseases of the brain and nervous system? Neurologist
Point-of-Service? Plans allow a great deal of flexibility for patients, they self refer, do not need PPO; cost depends on whether the Providers they see are within the plan's panel.
Created by: Khadeejay
 

 



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