Bundle Overview
The Recert Ready Bundle consists of four online courses, totaling 66 AAMA CEUs and spanning all three category minimum requirements, making it a one-stop shop for CMAs (AAMA) looking to earn all necessary CEUs for recertification. These courses cover a range of topics critical to the medical assisting profession.
Course Substitution and Refund Policy
NOTE: Prior to purchase, please confirm that you have not completed any of the four courses listed below. No course substitutions or refunds allowed
Bundle Information
Bundle Description
Build essential knowledge for navigating the legal, ethical, clinical, and patient-safety responsibilities of medical assisting. This four-course bundle covers medical law, professional ethics, nutrition, and the identification of human trafficking. Learners will examine legal and ethical decision-making, support informed and respectful patient care, reinforce evidence-based nutrition guidance, and respond safely to possible trafficking indicators. Together, the courses provide 66 continuing education units across administrative, clinical, and general categories.
Content Overview
This bundle consists of the below four courses:
- Foundations of Medical Law for Medical Assistants—25 Administrative/General CEUs
- Foundations of Medical Ethics for Medical Assistants—15 Administrative/General CEUs
- Introduction to Nutrition—16 Clinical/General CEUs
- Identifying and Responding to Human Trafficking: The Medical Assistant’s Role—10 Administrative/Clinical/General CEUs
Course 1: Foundations of Medical Law for Medical Assistants
This course will explore:
- A brief history of medical law, the U.S. legal system, and the courts
- Essential legal concepts for healthcare professionals such as scope of practice, standard of care, confidentiality, and more.
- Key topics in today's healthcare environment, such as risk management and liability insurance.
- The provider-patient relationship and their respective rights
- Informed Consent, advanced directives, and the role of the medical assistant
- Professional negligence and medical malpractice, including a discussion on torts and liability
- Medical records, including structure, ownership and access, disclosures, and billing, and where they intersect with legal proceedings
- Workplace laws and regulations
- The emerging legal trends of telehealth, genetic privacy, cannabis, and artificial intelligence
Note: This course provides general information on medical law and is not intended as legal advice. Please consult a lawyer for specific legal advice.
Course 2: Foundations of Medical Ethics for Medical Assistants
This course will explore:
- Morals and ethics
- The evolution of medical ethics, scientific medicine, and bioethics
- Diversity, cultural competence, and communication
- Ethical dilemmas in healthcare surrounding informed consent, confidentiality, end-of-life care, and more
- Professional ethics for medical assistants and other health care professionals
- Organizational ethics
- Personal vs. professional ethics and moral conflicts
- Ethical issues in emerging technologies
- Composition and functions of Health Ethics Committees
- Case studies based on the AAMA Code of Ethics
Course 3: Introduction to NutritionExplore nutrition basics, dietary guidelines, weight management options, and nutrition modifications for a variety of conditions. Learn more about eating disorders and effective communication strategies regarding nutrition and weight management.
Course 4: Identifying and Responding to Human Trafficking: The Medical Assistant’s Role
Identifying and Responding to Human Trafficking: The Medical Assistant’s Role is a comprehensive course that explores the scope of human trafficking, who is most at risk, and how medical assistants can identify red flags and respond appropriately and safely.
Through in-depth modules, learners will gain practical knowledge and skills related to:
- Recognizing indicators of human trafficking
- Effective and trauma-informed communication strategies
- Laws related to human trafficking, reporting, and privacy
- Appropriate documentation protocols
- Collaboration with health care teams and local agencies
- Managing secondary trauma and supporting personal well-being
This course equips medical assistants with hands-on strategies to support their patients, their practices, and themselves in the fight against human trafficking.
Learners will have 90 days to complete the four courses and posttests.
Key Takeaways
- Explain essential legal and ethical principles affecting medical assisting practice.
- Recognize professional responsibilities involving consent, confidentiality, documentation, and scope of practice.
- Apply culturally responsive communication to challenging patient-care situations.
- Describe nutrition principles, dietary guidelines, and condition-specific modifications.
- Identify possible human trafficking indicators and appropriate response procedures.
- Discuss strategies for reducing professional risk and supporting personal well-being.
Course Contributors
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Developed the educational content for "Foundations of Medical Law for Medical Assistants", "Foundations of Medical Ethics for Medical Assistants", and "Identifying and Responding to Human Trafficking: The Medical Assistant’s Role".
CJ Jones, MEd, RD, LD, CDCES, FAND, CC
Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, educator, and subject matter expert who contributed to the development of "Introduction to Nutrition".
Intended Audience
This bundle is designed for medical assistants, CMA (AAMA) professionals, medical assisting students and educators, allied health professionals, and ambulatory care staff. It is especially relevant for professionals seeking a broad foundation in legal compliance, ethical practice, nutrition, trauma-informed care, documentation, and patient advocacy.
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Recertify Instantly
CMAs (AAMA) who complete and pass the posttests for the four courses in the Recert Ready Bundle can make the recertification application fee payment ($80 members/ $160 nonmembers) online or by phone as a last step to recertify instantly.