 |
Wisconsin
Society of |
| HOME | LOCAL CHAPTERS | STATE OFFICERS/COMMITTEES |
| WHAT'S NEW | STUDENTS/EDUCATORS | AAMA |
Welcome to the WSMA Home Page
Check out the
"What's New" Page for state education
functions, important updates, & job opportunities!
Definition of the Medical Assisting Profession
Medical assisting is an allied health profession whose practitioners function as members of the health care delivery team and perform administrative and clinical procedures. (AAMA Bylaws)
WSMA Mission Statement
The mission of the Wisconsin Society of Medical Assistants in affiliation withthe American Association of Medical Assistants is to enable medical assisting professionals to enhance and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and professionalism required by employers and patients; protect medical assistants right to practice; and promote effective, efficient health care delivery through optimal use of multiskilled Certified Medical Assistants.
WSMA Vision Statement to be completed by 2011
1. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will be the premier choice of physicians-employers and the public within the allied health professions.
2. All Wisconsin CMA's will keep certification current by recertifying every (5) years.
3. The Wisconsin Society of Medical Assistants (WSMA) will have an active, growing membership that participates in leadership development and continuing education and financially supports all WSMA activities and projects.
Medical Assistant Creed (10/96)
-
I believe in the principles and purposes of the profession of medical assisting.
-
I endeavor to be more effective.
-
I aspire to render greater service.
-
I protect the confidence entrusted to me.
-
I am dedicated to the care and well-being of all people.
-
I am loyal to my employer.
-
I am true to the ethics of my profession.
-
I am strengthened by compassion, courage and faith.
| HOME | LOCAL CHAPTERS | STATE OFFICERS/COMMITTEES |
| WHAT'S NEW
| STUDENTS/EDUCATORS | AAMA |
Last update: 04/27/2008