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  • 1.  MA Orientation Assessment

    Posted 02-24-2023 08:23

    Hello everyone,


    We are looking to revamp our assessment tool / test for incoming MAs.

    In addition to skills assessments, we are required to have the new MA employee complete an assessment test.

    The PCA compliment to this is done through our Lippincott resources, but the non-licensed Lippincott assessment tools do not directly apply to our MA role.

    Wondering if others require an assessment/test, what is used, and if you'd be willing to share.

     

    Many thanks!

    Love this community-

     

    Lisa

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    Lisa C. Dutton, MSN, RN, AMB-BC, NE-BC

    Clinical Director, MGB Nurse Hotline

    Operations Lead, MGB COVID Outpatient Therapies

    Professional Development Manager, BWH Department of Ambulatory Nursing 

     

    Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115

    M: 603-479-7468 T: 617-525-7789

    brighamandwomens.org

     

     

     

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  • 2.  RE: MA Orientation Assessment

    Posted 02-25-2023 12:49

    Hi Lisa

    The AMA Steps Forward educational series has a whole module on MA competency assessment and orientation.

    Perhaps look at that.

    Best

    Eileen Esposito, DNP



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    Eileen Esposito DNP RN AMB-BC CPHQ
    VP, Ambulatory Clinical Practice
    Catholic Health Services of LI
    Melville, NY
    1-631-465-1545
    eileen.esposito@chsli.org
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  • 3.  RE: MA Orientation Assessment

    Posted 02-27-2023 14:33

    I would suggest looking through a MA textbook for end-of-chapter questions or perhaps a practice exam from a certifying body.  https://www.aama-ntl.org/cma-aama-exam/about has one, but you need a log-in to access it.



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    Lisa Duncan, DNP, MBA, RN, AMB-BC, CIC, NEA-BC
    VP, Regulatory and Compliance
    Family Health Centers of San Diego
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  • 4.  RE: MA Orientation Assessment

    Posted 02-28-2023 09:40

    Does anyone require a pre-clinical test before someone is hired? We have a huge problem with  people not having the skills or knowledge for the roles they are hired for, despite extensive interviewing.

     

    I know in the past, some organizations require a basic clinical test for clinical positions.

     

    Thanks.

     

    Elizabeth Collins, BSN, RN

    Manager, Practice Transformation

    Baptist Primary Care

    443.802.9524; Elizabeth.collins2@bmcjax.com