1. Membership Matters The AAMA—Your Partner in Professionalism

2. Welcome

3. A day in the life

4. About the AAMA Founded in 1956 Tri-level organization o Over 240 local chapters o 44 state societies o One national executive office CMA (AAMA) credential Continuing education

5. Membership benefits Right to practice

6. How the CMA (AAMA) stands apart How the CMA (AAMA) stands apart A comparison of four medical assisting certifications Membership benefits Right to practice Credential verification

7. Membership benefits Right to practice Credential verification Professional prestige

8. Membership benefits Right to practice Credential verification Professional prestige CMA Today

9. Membership benefits Right to practice Credential verification Professional prestige CMA Today Discounts

10. Membership benefits Right to practice Credential verification Professional prestige CMA Today Discounts Special rates on insurance

11. Membership benefits Right to practice Credential verification Professional prestige CMA Today Discounts Special rates on insurance Networking

12. Online answers AAMA website www.aama-ntl.org e-Learning Center www.aama-ntl.org/learning Facebook www.aama-ntl.org/facebook Legal Eye on Medical Assisting http://aamalegaleye.wordpress.com/

13. Local and state info

14. Questions?