South Dakota Society of Medical Assistants
At the Heart of Healthcare
Benefits of SDSMA Membership
Membership offers numerous benefits that can assist members throughout their academic and professional lives. Below outlines a few of those benefits that members get!
Professional Association
This society is a constituent of the American Association of Medical Assistants, the only association in the world devoted exclusively to the medical assisting profession.
Stay in the Loop
The SDSMA can be a resource for information on medical assisting. The latest information and changes in policy and procedure for CMA (AAMA)'s is posted to the website and the AAMA website can be accessed via the SDSMA site. Be knowledgeable about changes in education and recertification requirements. The answer is only a click away.
Continuing Education
SDSMA offers CEUs in the spring at the annual meeting and chapter meetings throughout the year. The topics are varied and cover administrative, clinical and general areas. Other opportunities offered to members will be posted on the SDSMA website and Facebook page.
Networking Opportunities
The SDSMA offers opportunities to share ideas and discuss common problems. Expert advice is only an email or phone call away. This is also an excellent way to keep current on the job market in your area.
Public Policy
The SDSMA has a Public Policy liaison that monitors upcoming or proposed legislation in Virginia as well as Federal legislation that could affect the Medical Assistant’s Right to Practice. As a member of the SDSMA, you have the AAMA legal counsel at your disposal to advise on the scope of practice issues.
Standards
Most importantly, you will be associated with an association that sets the standards in professionalism, education and growth.
For more information on Membership, visit the AAMA
Frequently Asked Questions page here.
The AAMA is the premier association dedicated exclusively to medical assistants. Members save money, get in the know, and meet people who are in the profession.
Protect Your Practice Rights
As a member, you’ll receive a complimentary subscription to CMA Today, an informative magazine devoted entirely to your profession. That’s a $60 value! Flip through each issue (six per year) for CEU articles, medical assisting news, and health care information.
Build Prestige
Enhance professional credibility to peers and employers by affiliation with the AAMA. Membership looks great on a résumé. It shows a level of seriousness about your chosen profession that is hard to convey in any other way.
CMA Today at Your Door
As a member, you’ll receive a complimentary subscription to CMA Today, an informative magazine devoted entirely to your profession. That’s a $60 value! Flip through each issue (six per year) for CEU articles, medical assisting news, and health care information.
CEU Options Abound
Stay on top of your field with continuing education. Take advantage of discounts:
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CMA Today CEU articles (mail-in or online)
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Continuing education self-study courses (print publications)
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State society and local chapter continuing education program
View Your CEU's Daily
No paying; no waiting. As a member, your AAMA CEUs are registered and accessible online daily!
Get Super Rates on Protection
Get special rates for personal accident and long-term care. Additional insurance benefits are available to AAMA members, such as life and accidental death and dismemberment.
AAMA Annual Conference
Attend the AAMA Conference and get on the path to professionalism. Go to informative CEU sessions. Talk with recognized leaders in your field. Get the latest on association happenings. Plus, ponder this: Attending the conference will give you bragging rights at job interviews or your annual review!
Boost Your Job Leads
At least 60 percent of all jobs are found through networking, according to About.com. As a member of the AAMA, you’ll meet other medical assistants who are working in the field. Talk to them. Let them know if you’re looking for employment opportunities.
Get your Credential Verified
The AAMA backs you up. Your employer can request verification of your CMA (AAMA) certification status, and we stand ready to respond. This service helps protect your employment future!
Easy on Your Wallet
Membership goes easy on your tight budget. It’s less than what you often pay to go to about five movies a year.
CMA (AAMA) Exam Discount
Invest in your future for less. You can apply for the prestigious CMA (AAMA) Certification/Recertification Exam at the reduced member rate of $125. That’s a $125 savings off the nonmember rate of $250!
Note: Graduating students and recent graduates of medical assisting programs accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES qualify for the reduced rate.
CMA Today at Your Door
As a member, you’ll receive a complimentary subscription to CMA Today, an informative magazine devoted entirely to your profession. That’s a $60 value! Flip through each issue (six per year) for CEU articles, medical assisting news, and health care information.
Discounts
Receive discounts on conference registration, workshop fees, self-study courses, and the e-Learning Center. Plus, receive access to discounts on daily purchases and protection on big investments, like homes and cars from USAdvantage Plans.
CEU Options Abound
Receive discounts on conference registration, workshop fees, self-study courses, and the e-Learning Center. Plus, receive access to discounts on daily purchases and protection on big investments, like homes and cars from USAdvantage Plans.
Rub Elbows
Connect with colleagues at local and state programs and events. Meet a mentor for lunch. And, once you get home, shoot off a quick e-mail to the people you’ve met or heard speak at a session. Build lasting professional friendships.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer for association activities at all levels, and help shape the future of the profession. Maybe even consider taking a leadership role! Volunteer activity also looks great on a résumé and can impress employers at job interviews or your annual review.