Medical assisting is an important, difficult, and changing profession.

Becoming certified and renewing the credential takes considerable effort and dedication.

The AAMA is here to help you to be more effective in your daily work and to keep the professional edge that certification gives you.

The AAMA is the only association devoted exclusively to the medical assisting profession. If you are a medical assisting practitioner with administrative, clinical, managerial, or general duties, or if you are a medical assisting educator or a student, you will benefit from AAMA membership.

1. Get first-hand access to medical assisting news, continuing education articles, and health care information, via CMA Today, the bimonthly magazine of the AAMA.



2. Have your Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for AAMA activities entered in the CEU registry and access your transcript online.



3. Benefit from the value of in-person, AAMA educational events provided by local chapter, state society, and national meetings.



4. Belong to an organization that works to protect your right to practice as a medical assistant.



5. Get answers to your legal questions regarding job-related issues.



6. Apply for the prestigious CMA (AAMA) Certification/Recertification Exam at a reduced fee if you meet the eligibility categories.



7. Receive discounts on conference registration, workshop fees, self-study courses, and become eligible to apply for an AAMA credit card.



8. Get special rates for professional liability, life, accidental death, and catastrophic major medical.



9. Volunteer for association activities at all levels and help shape the future of the profession.



10. Enhance professional credibility to peers and employers by affiliation with the AAMA.

For more information about the services that the AAMA provides, go to AAMA Services.

As a member of the AAMA, you will have the strength of the national association behind you, representing your professional interests. You will also benefit from the convenience and focus of your own local chapter and state AAMA affiliates. Our membership has expanded to over 275 local chapters, spanning 43 states. To find the affiliate nearest you, go to Find Your Local Chapter.

Join the AAMA today, and start reaping these rewards!