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first person to describe bacteria

introduced antiseptic system in surgery

invented the stethoscope

created vaccine for smallpox

invented penicillin

established american red cross

established the science of bacteriology

NCMA, CCMA, CMAA

MA

talk about patient information

schedule appointments, take payments, collect insurance info

help the dr, collect patient HR and BP, prep the room

supplies being layed out before the dr comes in

assisting patients, helping the drs, prepping the equipment/room

an accredited agency determines that a person has met the required education or training

continuing education unit

having a forceful personality

every 5 years

discretion

protected health info

analyzing the facts to form a judgement

the listener focuses on the speaker and fully understand what they are saying

prejudice in favor of something

1. integrity 2. empathy 3. discretion

can be answered yes or no

making a situation less confusing

making excuses

show compassion

someone who learns best from hearing it

learns with hands on

the worth of someone or something

the sum of values, attitudes, and behaviors a person has

guide for physicians to work for the good of the patient

office

done completely

american association of medical assisting

free from being disturbed by other people

speaking in a way to avoid offense

doing the right thing in a reliable way

course of study that is in a workplace

school undergoes the standards set forth by accrediting body

people who pass the AMT exam