Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
*REGISTRATION CLOSES: 10pm, Friday, 05-08-2026 EST
Start Time: 10:00 am am EST
End Time: 12:00 pm pm EST
Speaker: Dr. Kesley Richardson
Topic: Introduction to Healthcare Emergency Management
Cost: Free to all FSMA Members & Medical Assistant Students
$10 for AAMA Members outside of Florida
$20 for non-AAMA members
# of CEUs: 2.0 AG
Type of Meeting: Zoom Format Meeting
Welcome
FLORIDA SOCIETY OF MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
OUR MISSION
The mission of the American Association of Medical Assistants is to provide the medical assistant profession with education, certification, credential acknowledgement, networking opportunities, scope-of-practice protection and advocacy for quality patient-centered health care.
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05-09-2026 FSMA Zoom Format CEU
Proposed Topics & Objectives:
Proposed Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and function of HICS
- Describe key concepts in healthcare continuity and COOP
- Explain healthcare emergency management models, including ESF 6 (Mass Care) and ESF 8 (Public Health & Medical Services)
- Identify how these systems integrate across community and clinical healthcare settings
Proposed Session Outline:
- Introduction to Healthcare Emergency Management
- HICS Overview
- HICS Structure & Key Roles
- Business Continuity in Healthcare
- Continuity of Operations (COOP) vs. Emergency Response
- Recovery & Restoration
- ESF 6: Mass Care Overview
- ESF 8: Public Health & Medical Services Overview
- Community to Clinical Integration
- Healthcare Coalitions (HCCs)
- Local Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
- Patient Movement & EMS Coordination
- Lessons Learned
- Opportunities for Improvement
ATTENDANCE INFO:
Register in advance for this meeting by 10pm on Friday, 05-08-2026. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about the meeting.
Congratulations To The Florida Society of Medical Assistants at the 69th Annual AAMA Conference in Sept. 2025!
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Awarded for Greatest Percentage Increase of CMAs (AAMA)
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At the AAMA Annual Meeting, FSMA member Betty Springer, CMA-C (AAMA)
was Awarded AAMA Life Membership!
Pictures from the 72nd Annual FSMA Conference
April 25-27, 2025 in Orlando, Florida
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR FSMA PRESIDENT
Jeanette Tyler, CMA (AAMA)
FSMA — Leading the Way!
In 2025-2026, the Florida Society of Medical Assistants proudly embraces the theme “FSMA—Leading the Way!” In a landmark decision, FSMA voted to move from a tri-level to a bi-level structure. This change streamlines our organization, strengthens our collective voice, and ensures we are better positioned to serve our members and advance the profession.
By fostering mentorship, encouraging innovation, and upholding the values that define medical assisting, FSMA is not only adapting to change—we are driving it. Together, we are building a future of progress, unity, and limitless possibility.
FSMA is leading the way toward a tomorrow built on creativity, resilience, and endless opportunity.
In Service and Leadership,
Jeanette Tyler, CMA (AAMA), BAS
FSMA President 2025-2026
