LibGuides: Medical Assisting: Web Resources

Evaluating Websites

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American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
A primary certifying agency for the CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) credential, the AAMA provides medical assistant professionals with education, certification, networking opportunities, and more.

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American Health Information Management Association
AHIMA provides education, certification, and professional development resources and opportunities for health information management professionals.
Health Careers in Georgia
Explore Georgia healthcare industry trends in this publication from the Georgia Statewide Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Network.
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Medical Assistants
Work environment, education requirements, salary and job outlook for medical assistants are outlined in this popular career handbook published annually by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Ethnomed - Cultures (University of Washington)
Cultural profiles and links to information on specific ethnic groups, designed for health care providers by HarborView Medical Center, University of Washington.
Minority Populations (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services)
Demographic, education, economic, insurance coverage and health status information, as well as full census reports on major U.S. minority groups, compiled by the Dept. of Health & Human Services' Office of Minority Health.
National Center for Cultural Competence
The NCCC strives to help health care providers design, implement, and evaluate culturally and linguistically competent service delivery systems. Their website offers links to many cultural competency information resources.
Racial & Ethnic Minority Populations (Centers for Disease Control)
Demographic, statistical, and health-related information on racial and ethnic groups, compiled by the Center for Disease Control's Office of Minority Health and Health Equity.

Centers for Disease Control
The CDC's website offers a wealth of information on diseases and conditions, safety and prevention, health statistics, and much more. Browse their menus or try the A-Z index.
National Center for Health Statistics
An agency of the Centers for Disease Control and the nation's principal health statistics agency. Try their FastStats (Statistics by Topic) feature.

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