Match the following organizational abbreviations with the

Question

descriptions listed in the chart.
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
American Medical Technologists (AMT)
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Organization
Abbreviation Description
Provides the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential
The only avenue for credentialing with this organization is by graduating
from either a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited institution
Provides the CMA credential with the organization’s initials in parenthesis
beside it
Offers training and certification in the areas of medical billing and coding
Provides the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) credential
Provides the Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (NCMA)
credential
Provides the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential
Must take credentialing exam at an approved Prometric center
After receiving the Authorization to Test letter, applicants can take the test
at any PearsonVUE testing center
Must receive the candidate’s application within two weeks of the
requested test date
Provide eight certification exams for allied health care specialties

Answer 1

Here is the matching of the organizational abbreviations with their corresponding descriptions:

1. American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

   • Provides the CMA credential with the organization’s initials in parenthesis beside it.
   • Provides the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential.
   • Must receive the candidate’s application within two weeks of the requested test date.

2. American Medical Technologists (AMT)

   • Provides the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential.

3. National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

   • Provides the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) credential.
   • Must take credentialing exam at an approved Prometric center.

4. National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

   • Offers training and certification in the areas of medical billing and coding.
   • Provides the Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS) credential.
   • Provide eight certification exams for allied health care specialties.

5. American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

   • Provides the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential.
   • After receiving the Authorization to Test letter, applicants can take the test at any PearsonVUE testing center.

Please note that some credentials may overlap, and I've provided the most relevant matching for each organization based on standard associations and offerings.