To ensure the highest quality medical assistant education and employment preparedness, standards and guidelines were set through which of the following organizations?

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CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) is responsible for setting standards and guidelines for educational programs in healthcare professions, including medical assisting. They ensure that programs meet the necessary requirements to adequately prepare students for employment. AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) and AMT (American Medical Technologists) are professional organizations for medical assistants but do not have the authority to set educational standards. AMA (American Medical Association) is a professional organization for physicians and does not have a specific focus on medical assistant education.

To Ensure the Highest Quality Medical Assistant Education and Employment