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January (1) | 2023

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Latest CMA Today Posted


The Jan/Feb 2023 issue of CMA Today is now online.


Here is just a sample of all the great articles:




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Want to stay up to date on topics related to medical assisting? The AAMA has two blogs for you: Legal Eye: On Medical Assisting for legal news and CMA (AAMA) In Sight: For Medical Assistants with an Eye for Excellence for certification resources.


Catch up on recent topics:


Legal Eye



CMA (AAMA) In Sight



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Browse Legal Eye: On Medical Assisting
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Executive Office Staff Changes


The AAMA would like to announce the retirement of Christina Gutierrez, who has been an invaluable part of the AAMA over her 18 years of service. Her contributions will be remembered and valued, and she will be greatly missed. Please join us in wishing Christina all the best in her retirement.



Additionally, we warmly welcome Natasher Dixon, the AAMA’s newest customer service representative.

See the Full List of Executive Office Staff

Ready, Set, Go! Free CEU Course Available


Start the new year off strong with a free CEU course, now available in the AAMA e-Learning Center! In Research Ready, you will learn about the basic tenets and rise of research in the health care setting. Explore research integrity, the research process, and the roles and responsibilities of study team members. This course is worth 1 general CEU! 

Take the Course in the e-Learning Center

Check Your Deadline for

Recertifying via Continuing Education

Recertifying your CMA (AAMA)® credential via continuing education (CE)? Avoid missing the deadlinemake sure you know the last day you can apply to recertify by CE. Review the CMA (AAMA) Recertification by Continuing Education Application and apply to recertify by CE online or by mail.


Has your CMA (AAMA) certification expired? Check the “Last Date to Apply by Continuing Education Timelines” table on the “Recertification Policies” webpage, and see whether you are still eligible to recertify by CE.

News for Volunteer Leaders

News for volunteer leaders will now be shared in its own monthly e-blast. All current AAMA officers (chapter, state society, and national levels) are automatically subscribed to the monthly leadership e-blasts. 


If you’re not currently an officer but you’re interested in keeping your finger on the pulse or dipping your toes into AAMA leadership, you can subscribe!

Subscribe to AAMA Leader Insider

Featured AAMA Continuing Education Products

Medical Assistants' Roles in Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates: Getting to 80%


Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, yet it is highly preventable, detectable, and treatable. After gaining an overview of colorectal cancer, including major risk factors, review screening options and recommendations from leading sources, and learn best practices in improving colorectal cancer screening rates.


1 CEU (gen/clin)


$10 for AAMA members and $15 for AAMA nonmembers.


Visit the AAMA e-Learning Center to browse the full catalog of online courses.

Earn the ABR-OE


The Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) indicates that the holder is knowledgeable on several topics related to entering medication, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging orders into the EHR system.


Find the four qualifying courses for the ABR-OE in the AAMA e-Learning Center.

Featured Blog Posts

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"Shed Some Light: The 2022 Roundup of Exceptional Medical Assistants"


Celebrate the compassionate and inspiring medical assistants who were featured in CMA Today during 2022!

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Medical Assisting Program Accreditation: The Who and the How”


Learn who is legally authorized to accredit medical assisting programs and how the AAMA factors into accreditation. 

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