Module 3: The Medical Assistant's Role

Module Objectives

By the end of this module, learners will be able to...

  1. Interpret the scope of practice for medical assistants within your state
  2. Determine if your organization has an established ladders program for medical assistants
  3. Differentiate between delegated and standing orders
  4. Describe the impact that medical assistant responsibilities (staff and patient huddles, patient rooming, and administrative support) and additional roles for medical assistants (i.e. visit scribes, patient navigators, and care coordinators) have on the quality of care provided to patients

Module Assessments

  1. Pre-module knowledge check
  2. Post-module knowledge check (must score at least 80% or higher to complete module)
  3. Module reflection 

A 5-question evaluation is included at the end of the module in order to get your feedback. 

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Activity summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC
    Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) nursing credit to nurses at its activities.
  • 1.00 Participation Hour(s)
    If you are not able to utilize any of the above credit types, you are able to download an unaccredited Participation Certificate for your records.
Activity opens: 
01/01/2024
Activity expires: 
12/31/2026
Part of: 
Interprofessional Team-Based Care
Rating: 
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Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Moses/Weitzman Health System Inc. and its Weitzman Institute is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.   

By completing this activity, you provide Moses/Weitzman Health System Inc. the permission to share completion data with the ACCME and the certifying board(s).

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Please note that continuing education credit requirements differ by state, jurisdiction, and licensing agency. It is your responsibility to confirm if your licensing/credentialing agency will accept the credits offered by this activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC
    Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) nursing credit to nurses at its activities.
  • 1.00 Participation Hour(s)
    If you are not able to utilize any of the above credit types, you are able to download an unaccredited Participation Certificate for your records.
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