What about different MA rules of practice in different states?
We actively research and review the regulations for MAs for every state in which we teach. As practice is changing rapidly, and clinics have varied practices, we focus more on team-based care needs for the patient, not just the specific job of an MA in a particular clinic or state.
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Could this program be part of a paid MA apprenticeship through workforce development programs?
Absolutely! We think this is an exciting option for both providers and students, and we will strongly support externship organizations that want to go this route.
Do I have to pay the application fee if I previously applied to NIMAA for a different cohort?
Yes, if you applied to NIMAA for a previous cohort and wish to apply again, you must pay the $25 application fee for the additional cohort. Exception: Applicants who apply and are either waitlisted and do not receive an admissions offer at the end of ...
Is the externship organization responsible for providing training rooms/space?
Externship organizations need to provide a conference room or exam room for skills practice two times per term (NIMAA's 29 week program is divided into four terms).
Setting Up Multi-Factor Authentication for Populi
To protect your data in Populi, NIMAA has enabled functionality known as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or login approval. Login approval will only be required when you log in to Populi the first time on a new device (e.g. computer, phone, tablet) ...
Does a clinic need to be offering patient-centered medical home and team care to be an externship organization?
Externship organizations need to be committed to, and already moving towards, person-centered, team-based care or they are unlikely to be interested in this kind of training. Moreover, just training the MAs in this fashion will not work well unless ...