American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) The AAMA represents a passionate, dedicated group of medical assisting professionals. http://www.aama-ntl.org
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We reserve the right to remove any content that violates our community guidelines or that we otherwise determine is not appropriate and ban the user who posted it. We request that users refrain from posting comments containing partisan political statements or overt religious language. The fact that any comment remains on the site IN NO WAY constitutes an endorsement by the AAMA of any view expressed, fact alleged, or link provided in that comment. (And, of course, all content posted must comply with Facebook’s Statement of Rights and Responsibilities and other policies.) The AAMA may provide links to other sources that may be of interest to you. Any such posting does not constitute endorsement by the AAMA. The names, trademarks, service marks and logos of AAMA appearing on this page may not be used in any advertising or publicity, or otherwise to indicate AAMA’s sponsorship of or affiliation with any product or service. AAMA staff will respond to direct messages and comments as soon as possible. Direct messaging is preferred for the submission of questions and concerns, and those messages will be answered in 2 to 3 business days.

April is bringing medical assistants together across the country! 🌸 From April 9 to 11, AAMA state societies are hosting...
04/07/2026

April is bringing medical assistants together across the country! 🌸

From April 9 to 11, AAMA state societies are hosting conferences that spark growth, strengthen connections, and elevate the profession.

This week, the following AAMA state societies are hosting their conferences:

📍 Ohio State Society of Medical Assistants (OSSMA)

📍 Oregon Society of Medical Assistants

📍 Idaho State Society of Medical Assistants

📍 New Jersey State Society of Medical Assistants

📍 Texas Society of Medical Assistants

📍 Virginia Society of Medical Assistants

Each conference is a powerful reminder of the impact medical assistants make—coming together to learn, lead, and support one another in delivering quality patient care.

Looking for more information on your AAMA state society? Connect with yours now: https://www.aama-ntl.org/about/state-societies-and-chapters

Your career as a medical assistant doesn’t follow just one path—it opens doors. 🔑 During , we’re celebrating the many d...
04/07/2026

Your career as a medical assistant doesn’t follow just one path—it opens doors. 🔑

During , we’re celebrating the many directions your skills can take you. From fast-paced primary care to specialized fields like pediatrics, OB-GYN, geriatrics, and even research, medical assisting is a career built on versatility.

No matter where you are in your journey, there’s always room to grow, pivot, and discover what excites you most.

✨ Want to explore a new specialty or strengthen your current one?

AAMA members can access discounted CEUs in the AAMA e-Learning Center to build knowledge, confidence, and career momentum: https://learning.aama-ntl.org/Public/Catalog/Home.aspx

💬 Tell us: Which area of medical assisting are you curious to explore next?

Not all supplements work the same—and not all of them work well together. As a medical assistant, you’re often the first...
04/04/2026

Not all supplements work the same—and not all of them work well together.

As a medical assistant, you’re often the first to hear, “I’m taking vitamin C, zinc, and a few others … ” That moment matters.

Vitamin C + zinc? Often paired for immune support.

Iron + calcium? Compete for absorption.

Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)? Best taken with food.

Patients don’t always realize that timing, combinations, and dosages can impact how well supplements actually work.

Your role in documenting, asking the right follow-up questions, and flagging potential concerns helps providers guide safer, more effective care.

Because patient education doesn’t stop at prescriptions—it includes everything they’re taking.

You can’t pour from an empty cup—and in health care, that cup empties fast. Between patient care, administrative demands...
04/03/2026

You can’t pour from an empty cup—and in health care, that cup empties fast.

Between patient care, administrative demands, and nonstop multitasking, it’s easy for medical assistants to put themselves last. But small, intentional moments of self-care can make a big difference.

✔️ Stepping away for a true break (no charting, no calls)

✔️ Setting boundaries at the end of your shift

✔️ Staying hydrated and fueled throughout the day

✔️ Taking a moment to reset between patients

Self-care doesn’t have to be elaborate—it just has to be consistent.

Taking care of yourself helps you stay present, focused, and ready to provide the level of care your patients deserve.

Drop one thing you do to reset during a busy day! ⬇️

🏆 Medical Assisting Excellence Bracket Champion: Listening to a Patient’s Story and Building Trust After multiple rounds...
04/02/2026

🏆 Medical Assisting Excellence Bracket Champion: Listening to a Patient’s Story and Building Trust

After multiple rounds of voting, this skill emerged as the one that best defines medical assisting excellence.

Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their perspective on what makes this profession so impactful.

💬 What skill do you believe defines medical assisting the most?

Today is —a time to deepen understanding, strengthen communication, and support every patient with compassion. Medical...
04/02/2026

Today is —a time to deepen understanding, strengthen communication, and support every patient with compassion.

Medical assistants play a vital role in creating inclusive, patient-centered care for individuals with autism.

Expand your knowledge in honor of with this discounted AAMA CEU course, Autism: Considerations for Health Care Professionals, in the AAMA e-Learning Center: https://ow.ly/l30w50YCpsp

Invest in your skills. Strengthen your impact.

April Fools’ Day is full of jokes … but the work medical assistants do every day is no laughing matter. From supporting ...
04/01/2026

April Fools’ Day is full of jokes … but the work medical assistants do every day is no laughing matter.

From supporting patients to keeping practices running smoothly, your role makes a real impact—every single day.

Today, we’re skipping the pranks and recognizing the professionalism, compassion, and dedication you bring to health care.

Tag a medical assistant who deserves recognition! ❤️

may be ending, but the impact of your work continues every single day. 💙 From encouraging screenings to having meaning...
03/31/2026

may be ending, but the impact of your work continues every single day. 💙

From encouraging screenings to having meaningful patient conversations, medical assistants are essential in helping detect colorectal cancer earlier—when it’s most treatable.

Because of your dedication, more patients are informed, more screenings are happening, and more lives are being protected.

We’re proud to stand alongside our partners at the American Cancer Society National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable, whose work continues to push screening rates forward nationwide.

Let’s carry this momentum beyond March—because awareness shouldn’t have an end date.

What’s one way you’ll continue these conversations with your patients year-round?

It all comes down to this. 🏆 The Medical Assisting Excellence Bracket: The Final Round is here, and only two contenders ...
03/31/2026

It all comes down to this. 🏆

The Medical Assisting Excellence Bracket: The Final Round is here, and only two contenders remain.

From patient-centered care to clinical expertise, these finalists represent the very best of medical assisting!

👉 How to participate:
Swipe through each slide to see the matchups for round one
Choose your winner for each slide
Comment your picks or screenshot the bracket and share your winners
Cast your vote and help decide the ultimate winner!

🎙️ New AAMA Podcast Episode to Celebrate the End of Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related de...
03/31/2026

🎙️ New AAMA Podcast Episode to Celebrate the End of

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths—but it’s also highly preventable when detected early. In this episode, we’re exploring how medical assistants play a key role in screening, education, and patient follow-through.

We’re joined by Durado Brooks, MD, MPH, associate chief medical officer for screening at Exact Sciences, who shares insights on improving screening rates and saving lives.

Bonus: Earn a FREE CEU from this episode via the AAMA e-Learning Center: https://ow.ly/Ywgq50YBn52

🎧 Listen now and empower patients with colorectal cancer knowledge and care: https://ow.ly/eSSL50YBn55

03/30/2026

It is never a dull moment working as a in !

Not luck … just highly skilled medical assistants 🍀 From keeping clinics running smoothly to creating meaningful patient...
03/29/2026

Not luck … just highly skilled medical assistants 🍀

From keeping clinics running smoothly to creating meaningful patient connections, medical assistants bring dedication, precision, and compassion to every interaction.

And when you’re part of the AAMA, you’re not just showing up—you’re staying connected, supported, and continuously growing in your profession.

We’d say that’s pretty lucky 💚

Learn more about AAMA membership benefits and join today: https://www.aama-ntl.org/join-AAMA

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page Policy Thank you for connecting with the AAMA page. We ask our community members to abstain from posting content that is any of the following: • Threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or indecent • Fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading • Violates the intellectual property rights of another • Advertises or promotes any non-AAMA product or service • Violates any law or regulation • Inflammatory or offensive • Otherwise objectionable We reserve the right to remove any content that violates our community guidelines or that we otherwise determine is not appropriate and ban the user who posted it. We request that users refrain from posting comments containing partisan political statements or overt religious language. The fact that any comment remains on the site IN NO WAY constitutes an endorsement by the AAMA of any view expressed, fact alleged, or link provided in that comment. (And, of course, all content posted must comply with Facebook’s Statement of Rights and Responsibilities and other policies.) The AAMA may provide links to other sources that may be of interest to you. Any such posting does not constitute endorsement by the AAMA. The names, trademarks, service marks and logos of AAMA appearing on this page may not be used in any advertising or publicity, or otherwise to indicate AAMA’s sponsorship of or affiliation with any product or service.

AAMA staff will respond to direct messages and comments as soon as possible. Direct messaging is preferred for the submission of questions and concerns, and those messages will be answered in 2 to 3 business days.