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Medical Assistants

Resources & Associations

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools provides information on accreditation and testing.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD, 20852
Tel: (301) 291-7550
Email: info@abhes.org
https://www.abhes.org

The American Academy of Ophthalmic Professionals has information on ophthalmic medical assisting.
American Academy of Ophthalmic Professionals (AAOP)
655 Beach St.
San Francisco, CA, 94109
Tel: (415) 561-8500
Fax: (415) 561-8533
https://www.aao.org

American Association of Medical Assistants provides career and certification information.
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 3720
Chicago, IL, 60606-2963
Tel: (800) 228-2262
Tel 2: (312) 899-1500
https://www.aama-ntl.org

American Medical Technologists provides information on membership and certification, as well as other resources.
American Medical Technologists (AMT)
10700 West Higgins, Suite 150
Rosemont, IL, 60018-3722
Tel: (847) 823-5169
Email: mail@americanmedtech.org
https://www.americanmedtech.org

This organization has information on podiatric medical assisting careers and certification.
American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants (ASPMA)
109 First St.
Itasca, IL, 60143-2114
Tel: (888) 88ASPMA
Fax: (847) 773-9976
Email: aspmaex@aol.com
https://aspma.org

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs provides information on accredited programs.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL, 33775
Tel: (727) 210-2350
Fax: (727) 210-2354
Email: mail@caahep.org
https://www.caahep.org

Institute for Credentialing Excellence has information on certification programs.
Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE)
2001 K. Street, NW 3rd Floor North
Washington, DC, 20006
Tel: (202) 367-1165
Fax: (202) 367-2165
Email: info@credentialingexcellence.org
https://www.credentialingexcellence.org

This council provides information on accredited programs in ophthalmic education.
International Council of Accreditation for Allied Ophthalmic Education Programs (ICA)
2025 Woodlane Drive
St. Paul, MN, 55125-2995
Tel: (651) 731-7242
Fax: (651) 731-0410
http://www.icaccreditation.org

This organization provides education, events, and information on certification, among other resources for health professionals.
Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
2025 Woodlane Drive
St. Paul, MN, 55125-2998
Tel: (800) 284-3937
Tel 2: (651) 731-2944
Fax: (877) 819-0273
Email: jcahpo@jcahpo.org
https://www.jcahpo.org

National Healthcareer Association offers information about educational programs, job postings, certification, and other resources for medical professionals.
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
11161 Overbrook Road
Leawood, KS, 66211-2299
Tel: (800) 499-9092
Tel 2: (913) 661-5592
Fax: (913) 661-6291
https://www.nhanow.com

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