Elsevier's Medical Assisting Exam Review
- 7th Edition - January 5, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: Deborah E. Holmes
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 2 6 6 6 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 2 6 4 4 - 4
There’s no better way to get ready for medical assisting certification exams! With content review plus 2,500 test items and a customized online exam engine to generate pract… Read more
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There’s no better way to get ready for medical assisting certification exams! With content review plus 2,500 test items and a customized online exam engine to generate practice sessions and mock exams, Elsevier’s Medical Assisting Exam Review, 7th Edition, provides complete preparation for seven certification exams — the CMA, RMA, CMAS, CCMA, CMAA, CMAC and NCMA. An illustrated, outline format makes it easy to review key medical assisting concepts and competencies, including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, diseases and disorders, and administrative and clinical tasks. Answers and rationales for each question help you strengthen any weak areas and prepare effectively for test-day success!
- Comprehensive review covers seven certification exams — CMA, RMA, CMAS, CCMA, CMAA, CMAC and NCMA
- Online database of 2,500 review questions includes answers, rationales, and blueprint mapping to support test-day readiness
- UNIQUE! Online exam engine supports practice by topic or exam, with unlimited fresh exams generated each time
- Focused medical assisting curriculum and certification coverage is presented in a convenient and easy-to-follow outline format
- Three pre-tests (administrative, clinical, and general) and one post-test include answers and rationales to support remediation
- Full-color art program enhances content review and visually reinforces comprehension
Medical Assisting students
1. Medical Terminology
2. Anatomy and Physiology
3. Diseases and Disorders
4. Growth and Development
5. Communication
6. Law, Ethics, and HIPAA
7. Professionalism and Career Development
8. Computer Concepts, Written Communications, and Mail Processing
9. Records Management
10. Patient Reception
11. Office Management
12. Finances
13. Coding
14. Health Insurance
15. Infection Control and Asepsis
16. Vital Signs and Anthropometric Measurement
17. Assisting with the Physical Examination
18. Assisting with Medical Specialties
19. Nutrition
20. Therapeutic Modalities and Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing
21. Radiography and Diagnostic Imaging
22. Pharmacology, Medication Administration, and Intravenous Therapy
23. Minor Surgery
24. Clinical Laboratory
25. First Aid and Office Emergencies
- Edition: 7
- Latest edition
- Published: January 5, 2026
- Language: English
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Deborah E. Holmes
Deb Holmes has been in Medical Assisting education for more than two decades, serving as a program director in Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri within both private-sector and public colleges and universities. She has experience as a clinical practitioner and has been an active member of the American Association of Medical Assistants. She has practiced in Medical Assisting and Nursing and currently serves as a school nurse, staying closely connected to Medical Assisting education and competency requirements.
Affiliations and expertise
Medical Assistant Program Director, Vatterott College - Sunset Hills, St. Louis, MO, USA