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EKG CE Credits for Medical Assistants: Online Options and Documentation Tips
EKG knowledge can be valuable for medical assistants because EKGs appear in many clinical settings. Even when a medical assistant is not responsible for provider-level interpretation, they may help prepare the patient, place leads according to training and workplace policy, reduce artifact, recognize when something needs escalation, and document completion of related training. A good […]
Online HIPAA Training for Medical Assistants: What a CE Course Should Teach You
HIPAA is not just a rule medical assistants hear about during onboarding. It is part of daily clinic life. Medical assistants may handle intake forms, insurance information, phone calls, printed documents, EHR messages, rooming conversations, referrals, faxes, voicemail, and questions from family members. Each of those moments can involve protected health information. That is why […]
Continuing Education for NHA and NCCT Medical Assistants: How to Stay Organized
Medical assistants certified through NHA or NCCT often have the same practical concern: how do I complete the right continuing education, save proof, and avoid confusion when it is time to renew? This article is not about choosing one credential over another. It is about building a simple system for continuing education so you can […]
AAMA-Approved CEU Credits: How Medical Assistants Can Earn Them Online
For CMA (AAMA) professionals, continuing education is part of staying current and maintaining the credential. The learning itself can be valuable, but the renewal process can feel confusing if you are not sure how many credits you need, which categories apply, or how to keep documentation organized. The good news is that AAMA-approved CEUs can […]
Best Online CE Courses for Medical Assistants in 2026: How to Choose a Platform You Will Actually Finish
The best online CE courses for medical assistants are not always the longest, flashiest, or most complicated. The best courses are the ones that help you learn something useful, complete credits without unnecessary stress, and keep proof of completion ready for renewal. That matters because medical assistants rarely have extra time. You may be moving […]
How Much Do Medical Assistant CEUs Cost in 2026?
The cost of continuing education can be frustrating because it comes on top of everything else medical assistants are already managing. You may have certification renewal fees, work expenses, family responsibilities, and very little extra time. When a renewal deadline gets close, it is tempting to grab the first CEU option that looks cheap. But […]
Is ACE a Legitimate CE Provider for Medical Assistants?
When you are choosing continuing education, legitimacy matters. Medical assistants do not want to spend time on a course, pass a test, and then discover they cannot find a certificate or do not understand how to document the credit. The cost of a poor CEU choice is not only money. It is time, renewal stress, […]
What Is Annals of Continuing Education (ACE)? Online CEUs for Medical Assistants
If you are a medical assistant, continuing education can feel like one more thing you have to keep track of while you are already managing patients, providers, schedules, charting, and home life. The work itself can be rewarding, but CEU renewal is often a background stressor until a deadline gets close. Annals of Continuing Education, […]
Tips To Pass The CMA Certification Exam
Medical assistants are not always required to have special certifications or licenses to practice medicine. However, having one shows you have the clinical and administrative skillfulness required to work as a medical assistant and opens you up to higher-paying jobs. Several certifications are available, such as the AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification, which you […]
Categories of CMEs for Physician Assistants
The state requires all practicing physicians to maintain their licensure. Maintaining licensure means meeting various requirements, one of which is involvement in continuing medical education (CME) activities. CME credits are also essential for certification from other authorities in the medical field and membership in professional organizations. Maintaining certification is complicated, considering there are various CME […]