Which of the Following Is Responsible for Documenting the Competencies

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is responsible for documenting the competencies learned by medical assisting students?

• A) The educational institution
• B) The student
• C) The certifying body, such as AAMA or AMT
• D) OSHA
• E) US Department of Labor Bureau of Statistics

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Definitions:

Tuskegee Syphilis

A notorious and unethical study conducted between 1932 and 1972 by the U.S. Public Health Service on the effects of untreated syphilis in African American men.

African American

A term referring to Americans of African descent, particularly those whose ancestors were brought to America through the transatlantic slave trade.

Risk-Benefit

The comparison between the potential risks and benefits of a specific action or decision, often used in healthcare and research to make informed choices.

Cost-Benefit

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