American Medical Certification Association

Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC)

Clinical Medical Assistants have a variety of job responsibilities inclusive of medical and administrative task depending on State Law. Some common tasks of a CMAC include, taking a patients history, preparing an examination room, assistant physicians during examinations, preparing and transporting specimens, preparing a patient for an EKG, filing and front desk responsibilities. Since a clinical medical assistant works with the public, appearance and respect for confidentiality is important....

Dental Support Technician Certification (DSTC)

A Dental Support Technician Certification is designed for the entry level dental employee. This certification may help advance to other positions through experience or additional training. A DSTC may perform some or all of the following duties, assisting the dentist with procedures as allowable by state law, recording patient visits, charting a patients history, scheduling appoinments.

EKG Technician Certification (ETC)

EKG Technicians assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of various cardiovascular problems. Areas of practice for cardiovascular technologists include invasive cardiology, vascular cardiology and echocardiography. An EKG technician is someone who works in the area of electrocardiography. EKG technicians have the education to provide electrocardiograms, EKGs, ultrasounds, and sonograms of a patients heart. An EKG is a medical test that records the heart's electrical impulse.

Electronic Health Record Certification (EHRC)

An Electronic Health Record Specialist has entry level knowledge in the use of software to input patient information, manage patient records electronically, and manage all aspects of the office through the use of the electronic health record software. Medical records and health information technicians organize and manage health information data. An Electronic Health Record Certification , EHRC, allows candidates to participate in a variety of healthcare settings. An Electronic Health Recorder...

Essential Soft Skills Certificate

AMCAs Essential Soft Skills self study certificate program will teach you the skills needed to get more interviews, nail the interview and succeed in your new job. Todays job market is flooded with articles and data proving candidates dont have the basic soft skills to communicate, shake hands, write a cover letter and more. With AMCAs Essential Soft Skills certificate program you will gain the knowledge and confidence to compliment your career, while earning 10 continuing education credits t...

Medical Administrative Assistant Certification (MAAC)

The Medical Administrative Assistant duties have evolved in recent years. The MAAC is required to be efficient in front office skills as well as knowledgeable in billing, coding, administrative tasks and general patient care. They also need basic knowledge of medical terminology, patient care skills and general office skills. Medical Administrative Assistants responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, answering phones, processing bills, communicating with patients, general office d...

Medical Assistant Certification (MAC)

The Medical Assistant has a variety of job responsibilities inclusive of medical and administrative tasks depending on State Law. Some common tasks of an MAC include, taking a patients history, preparing an examination room, assisting physicians during examinations, preparing and transporting specimens, filing and front desk responsibilities. Since a Medical Assistant works with the public, appearance and respect for confidentiality is important. Medical Assistants may advance to other positi...

Medical Coder & Biller Certification (MCBC)

The Medical Coder and Biller Certification duties have evolved in recent years. The Medical Coder and Biller Certification, also known as medical coders, or health information technologists, are responsible for maintaining and accurately reporting and categorizing patient information. They manage health information and ensure its quality through a series of checks and balances. They also need basic knowledge of medical terminology, patient care skills and general office skills. A Medical Code...

Mental Health Technician Certification, (MHTC)

A Mental Health Technician Certification (MHTC) also known as a psychiatric aide participates in both the planning and implementation of individual patient treatment plans. A MHTC may perform some or all of the following duties. However, they are not limited to just these responsibilities, care for mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed people, hygiene of patients, patients pulse, temperature and respiration, issue medications from a dispensary and maintain records, lead prescribed indivi...

Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC)

Nursing assistance help patients with activities of daily living like eating and bathing, provide basic care for patients in hospitals and residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes. Nursing assistants, sometimes called nursing aides, provide basic care and help with activities of daily living. They typically do the following, clean and bathe patients or residents, help patients use the toilet and dress, turn reposition, and transfer patients between beds and wheelchairs, l...

Patient Care Technician Certification, PCTC

Patient Care Assistant or Patient Care Technician can give basic nursing care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Some other titles could be, certified nursing assistant, health care technician, licensed nursing assistant, or nurse's aide. All of these fall under the supervision of the nursing team. The nursing team involves RNs, LPNs, LVNs and assisting personnel. Assistive personnel give basic nursing care while being supervised by a RN. The tasks performed by assistive personnel can...

Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC)

Phlebotomy plays a key role in laboratory testing and patient care. It is widely accepted that the quality of a laboratory test is only as good as the specimen that was collected. Due to the need to be cost effective, Phlebotomy has now become a specialized area of clinical laboratory practice. Although a hospital is a common place where a phlebotomy technician may work, clinics, acute care facilities as well as doctors offices are also ideal places for a phlebotomist to work. A Phlebotomy Te...

Physical Therapy Technician Certification (PTTC)

A Physical Therapy Technician works under the direction and supervision of Physical Therapists. They help patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses regain movement and manage pain. Physical Therapy Assistants are involved in the direct care of patients. A Physical Therapy Technician/Aide often does tasks that are indirectly related to patient care, such as cleaning and setting up the treatment area, moving patients, and performing clerical duties. Physical Therapy Technicians ty...

Professional Instructor Certificate (PIC)

AMCAs Professional Instructor Certificate program provides educators with a stackable credential that increases marketability and promotes career advancement. This self study program is general across all industries and will help increase your professional presence as an educator while enhancing todays classrooms. This a home-study program, which means it can be completed at your pace. The test is comprised of 50 questions.