Florida Society of Medical Assistants

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FSMA Purpose, objectives and affiliation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to FSMA-Online

   PURPOSE

The purpose of the FSMA is to promote the professional identity and stature of its members and the medical assisting profession through education and credentialing.

   OBJECTIVES

  • Well informed enthusiastic members committed to professionalism and to the society.
  • Positive awareness of medical assisting as a profession and recognition of the FSMA as its representative.
  • Education that prepares the medical assistant to provide competent service toFSMA LOGO Linking employers and patients.
  • Certification recognized as evidence of entry level competency at current standards of the medical assisting practice.
  • Protection through legislation of the medical assistants right to practice.
  • Qualified, competent and committed volunteer leaders.

 

   AFFILIATION

FSMA is affiliated with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) located in Chicago, Illinois. AAMA's home page is here. (A new page will open for the AAMA website) 

   RIGHT TO PRACTICE

Medical assistants, in the state of Florida, are governed by the Florida statute.  The Florida Medical Practice Act (chapter 458.3485) regarding medical assisting may be viewed here. (To return to this page, use your browser's BACK button.)

 

   FSMA By-Laws & Standing Rules 

The current By-laws and Standing rules may be viewed
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