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October 21-25, 2013 "Medical Assistants, Lifting Spirits and Touching Lives"

The Registered Medical Assistants (RMAs) of American Medical Technologists (AMT) will be observing National Medical Assistants Recognition Week (NMARW), October 21-25, 2013.  Since 1984, RMAs and others in the healthcare community have honored the vital role and the professional excellence that medical assistants provide in the delivery of healthcare to patients.  The 2013 theme, “Medical Assistants, Lifting Spirits and Touching Lives” emphasizes their commitment as a vital member of the healthcare team.

The State AMT meeting will be at the Daymar College Bowling Green Campus on October 19^th.  The Daymar Bowling Green Campus is located at 2421 Fitzgerald Industrial Drive.  They offer classes in Medical Assisting and prepare students to take the RMA certification.

“In addition to NMAW activities headed by AMT and state societies, numerous hospitals, clinics, physician offices and schools around the country will hold celebrations to benefit the general public.”

Medical Assistants certified by AMT as RMAs must pass an exam and have the required education and experience to receive this professional certification.  A medical assistant is a multi-skilled professional who combines clinical and administrative responsibilities to assist in all aspects of medical practice in a physician office, hospital, clinic, government agency, or laboratory. 

Clinical functions include: taking vital signs, charting patient information, recording medical histories, performing routine tests, and applying dressings.  Administrative duties include scheduling appointments, billing and maintaining patient files.

“Medical assistants provide an invaluable service to both the patient and the healthcare providers in the community.  We recognize their dedication to the profession and to the industry,” says Christopher A. Damon, JD., Executive Director of AMT.

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About AMT: American Medical Technologists is a nationally recognized nonprofit certification agency and professional membership association representing over 60,000 individuals in allied health professions.  Since 1939, AMT has been helping its members meet the challenges of their professions, and fostering their professional and personal growth.  Besides Medical Assistants and Medical Administrative Specialists, AMT certifies the following: Medical Technologists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Dental Assistants, Phlebotomy Technicians, Medical Laboratory Assistants, Allied Health Instructors and Laboratory Consultants.