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Comparing MA Certifications: NHA vs NCCT

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Here’s a breakdown: Certifying Organizations: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) : Offers the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification. National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) : Offers the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) certification. NCCT (NCMA): Requires renewal every year.

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Advancing Your Phlebotomy Career: Tips for Finding High-Paying Jobs

WSMDA

What Phlebotomy Specialists Do Phlebotomy specialists are responsible for collecting and handling blood samples for laboratory testing. Phlebotomy specialists must have a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to properly identify and label blood samples.

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Medical Billing & Coding Certification in New York – Become a Certified Biller or Coder

WSMDA

Most organizations provide exam study guides, practice tests, and coding training courses. Afterwards, continuing education credits need completion every 2-3 years for renewal. Candidates must pass with scores of 70% or higher to gain certification. Candidates must pass with scores of 70% or higher to gain certification.

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Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam Details

CareerStep

The CPC is for coders who work in a medical office and covers all of the basic aspects of the coding profession, such as coding guidelines, medical terminology, diagnostic codes, and more. Read more: CPC or CCA: Which Medical Billing Certification is Right for You? Where do I take the test?

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Expectations of Medical Assistants in the OB/GYN Field

Prism Career Institute

Assistants must also log 100 hours of continuing education every two years and become re-certified every six. Where Do OB/GYN Medical Assistants Work? A key difference is that medical assistants cannot diagnose patients or issue treatments or prescriptions.

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CPC or CCA: Which Medical Coding & Billing Certification is Right for Your Career?

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The CPC certification is considered the gold standard for medical coding and billing professionals. This test measures your competency in coding, focusing on physician and non-physician providers, like nurses. The CCA exam covers 105 questions and you’re given two hours to complete the test. Pay the testing fee.

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How to Become an EKG Technician: Salary & Career Guide

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The quick, painless test provides valuable information about the patient’s heart in real-time. Read more: Can You Become a Pharmacy Tech Without Going Back to School Day in the life of an EKG technician EKG technicians spend their days conducting tests that track the heart’s rhythm and rate. How hard is the EKG test?