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A A M A A N N UA L C O N
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SEPT. 16–19, 2 0 1 6
RESTON, VIRGIN
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PROGRAM AGENDA
CEU Category Codes
G = General
A = Administrative
C = Clinical
Registration Open
Thursday, September 15,
7–9 pm
Friday, September 16
Registration Open: 7 am–6:30 pm
Continental Breakfast: 7 am
First-Timers and Students
Reception: 7:30–8:30 am
Organ and Tissue Donation: An
Insider’s Look at the Donation
Continuum
8–10 am The process of organ donation begins
by discussing the concept with family members
or starting the procurement process with those
who are already donors. Understand the types of
donations that are acceptable and how recipients
are chosen. Review the donation process. Identify
how organ processing may be different according
to the organ. Discover what criteria are used to
determine whether an organ is viable. Develop
resources for education and patient use. (2 GAC)
Ovarian Cancer and Clinical Trials
8–10 am Learn the risk factors and treatment
options for ovarian cancer, and explore new
and exciting research. Understand the three
phases of clinical trials, how a patient gets
approved for a trial, and how an office can
find trials for patients. (2 C)
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Critical Thinking: Teaching
Students How to “Think”
8–10 am Define critical thinking. Demonstrate
how to teach critical thinking in the classroom using case studies and other methods.
Additionally, discuss ways to teach critical thinking using course content. (2 G)
Board of Trustees, Endowment
Meetings: 9 am–noon
Who Are Your Customers?
Customer Satisfaction
10:30 am–12:30 pm A practice’s most vital asset
is its patients, who double as its customers. As
such, every employee must master customer
service skills. Learn how to gain a better awareness of customers’ problems and needs. Know
how to be cognizant of what the customers are
telling you—even if they are not saying it aloud.
Learn to listen effectively and how that skill is
crucial for providing great service. Recognize
the importance of creating guidelines so that
you don’t have to think on your feet in every
situation. (2 GA)
The Diversity-Friendly Practice
10:30 am–12:30 pm Identify the diverse
communities that medical assistants serve
and how those populations might change
in the future. Describe barriers to care for
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
(LGBT) patients, English as a second language (ESL) patients, ethnic minority groups,
elderly patients, and other selected populations. Share personal experiences about how
practices can create a hostile environment
for some patients. Discuss ways in which
medical assistants can promote a diversityfriendly practice and help ensure that all
cultures, gender identities, and ethnic groups
are embraced in the medical office. (2 GA)
It’s All Up To You
10:30 am–12:30 pm Use case studies and
role-playing to brainstorm strategies on how
to resolve violated expectations, broken commitments, and bad behavior. Identify the role
of student accountability and how educators
can hold students culpable for their academic
and career progression. (2 G)
Interviewing Skills and Behavioral
Interviewing
1:30–3:30 pm The most accurate predictor
of future performance is past performance.
Behavioral interviewing focuses on job-related
experiences, behaviors, knowledge, skills, and
abilities. Discuss the difference between a
traditional interview and behavioral interview,
the benefits of improved hiring skills, how to prepare behavioral interview questions, the steps
for conducting an effective interview, and how
to hire the best applicant for a position. (2 G)
When an Esophagectomy Is Needed
1:30–3:30 pm Explore the esophageal anatomy
and disease processes. Obtain up-to-date knowledge on treatment options and understand how
the treatments are performed. Obtain resources
to use in patient education. (2 AC)
Cultural Diversity in the Classroom
1:30–3:30 pm Highlight the barriers that prevent academic success for some populations.
Discuss how to ensure that all cultures, gender
identities, and ethnic groups are embraced in
the classroom and practicums. Take part in
open discussion of case studies and methods
to overcome hostile environments that have
been encountered in the past. (2 G)
AAMA 60TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
MAERB Forum
2–4 pm As the sponsoring organization for
the Medical Assisting Education Review
Board (MAERB), the AAMA hosts a session
for MAERB members to discuss new and continuing accreditation projects, initiatives, and
issues with directors of programs accredited
by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). This
session is also very useful for MAERB surveyors, educators within CAAHEP accredited
medical assisting programs, and educators
interested in applying for CAAHEP accreditation. In addition to sharing information,
MAERB invites program directors to share
their thoughts and suggestions.
Human Trafficking
Continuing Education Board Featured
Program
4–6 pm Human trafficking (i.e., modern-day
slavery) exists on a global scale, including
in the United States. Understand your role in
identifying and assisting victims. Understand
the cultural influences involved and discover
the available treatment options and resources
to use in patient education. (2 GA)
Welcome and Awards Celebration
7:30–10 pm Welcome to the AAMA 60th
Annual Conference! We lead off with this
informal mix-and-mingle event, where you
can rub elbows with your Board of Trustees
and fellow attendees, enjoy some munchies,
socialize with friends both old and new, and
join in the applause for the deserving states
and individuals recognized at this year’s
Excel Awards.
AAMA 60TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Saturday, September 17
Registration Open: 7 am–6 pm
Continental Breakfast: 7 am
Crucial End-of-Life Conversations
8–10 am Study the paradigm shift from futile care
to palliative care, as well as the role of hospice
in end-of-life decisions. Understand the therapeutic and gentle conversations that empower
the patient to write the last chapter of their lives.
Know the medical assistant’s role in helping the
patient with this final journey. (2 GC)
Things We Learned in Grade
School
8–10 am What we learned while young is still
applicable to today’s workplace. Describe the
character-building principles taught to schoolchildren that were the foundation of early citizen
development. Discuss how administrators can
promote workplace productivity, harmony, and
civility by building on these established standards. Brainstorm how to apply these principles
in the workplace. (2 G)
Utilizing Free Online Teaching
Resources
8–10 am Discuss how to incorporate online
resources into classroom education, and learn
about specific materials that are in the public
domain. Understand how to assign effective
online resources for students to use outside
the classroom. Share what you have used
effectively in your classes. (2 G)
Orientation of Committees:
Credentials, Pages & Tellers,
and Reference: 9–10 am
HOD Delegate/Alternate
Orientation
10:30 am–12:30 pm Join the Speaker and Vice
Speaker of the House for an informative session that will help both newcomers and veteran volunteers fulfill their duties as delegates
and alternates. Learn the rules of the House of
Delegates (HOD), the voting process, how to present a motion, and other functions of the House.
Defending Yourself from
Recoupments and Audit
Escalation
Continuing Education Board
Practice Managers Featured Program
10:30 am–12:30 pm There are different types
of audits, each requiring a different set of
information from providers. Focus on types of
audits, what can be requested legally, the necessary documentation, and how to answer an
audit request. In addition, discover what rights
the practice has in defending an unfavorable
decision and the steps taken to defend any
billing of services the auditor deems incorrect.
Evaluate resources and recommendations in
preparation for a defense. (2 AG)
Transgender Teens
10:30 am–12:30 pm Examine case studies and
personal stories that share the inner turmoil
of transgender teens at pivotal times in their
lives. Understand the administrative and clinical
challenges involved when a teen journeys from
birth-assigned gender to desired gender. (2 GAC)
Flipping the Classroom
10:30 am–12:30 pm What is a flipped classroom?
Learn that and much more. Discuss the roles of
the educator and the student in this methodology.
Learn how to overcome barriers from students,
faculty, and administration to implement the
flipped classroom. Brainstorm how to apply this
methodology to your own courses. (2 G)
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PROGRAM AGENDA
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FASDs Training of
Trainers Workshop
Thursday
8:00 am–5:00 pm The Mountain Plains Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Practice and
Implementation Center (Mountain Plains PIC) is
sponsoring a one-day Training of Trainers (ToT)
event, cosponsored by the AAMA. The purpose
of this ToT is to develop a group of trainers who
are prepared to become champions for FASD
training and/or prevention in the work setting.
All participants will receive copies of training materials. Each participant will have an
opportunity to practice and receive feedback
on their training techniques.
Participation Details
•Participation is free.
•Participants will receive 6.5 AAMA CEUs
and a certificate of completion.
• The AAMA is sponsoring one night of lodging at the Hyatt Regency Reston and per
diem for the day of the training for each
participant.
• Additional travel costs will be the responsibility of each participant.
•The ToT is limited to 15 participants.
Note: Registration in the FASDs ToT Workshop does
not include any other conference activities or meals.
You must register for the conference and/or purchase
meal tickets to participate in the conference.
All participants must:
• Have the ability to present FASD training in
a workshop, webinar, clinical, or academic
setting.
•Be able to travel to and fully participate
in the ToT.
To register for the event, please contact Tobie
Barton at the Mountain Plains PIC:
E-mail: tbarton@casat.org
Phone: 775/682-8533
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State Leaders: 1–3 pm
(This session is for state society leaders. Chapter
leaders are also welcome.)
Passing a Medicare Audit
1–3 pm Understand the Medicare guidelines and
rules for audits of billing and medical records
in order to eliminate negative audit findings.
Identify where to find Medicare policies and
rules, understand national coverage determination (NCD) and local coverage determination
(LCD) policies and their impact, and review the
appeals process. (2 GA)
Nuss Procedure
1–3 pm The Nuss procedure was developed in
the late 1980s to help children with a sunken
chest, or pectus excavatum. This minimally
invasive procedure has been refined even more
since its inception. In addition to learning about
pectus excavatum, study the history of the Nuss
procedure, gain a basic understanding of how
it is accomplished, and review other treatments
for pectus excavatum. (2 C)
Clinical Simulation in the
Classroom
1–3 pm Examine evidence from literature on
the effectiveness of simulation, as well as
how to build, deliver, and evaluate a successful clinic simulation. Also, brainstorm ways to
overcome barriers that arise from students,
faculty, and administrators when implementing
simulations. (2 G)
CMA (AAMA) Knowledge Bowl
Certifying Board Featured Program
3:30–5:30 pm A vast range of knowledge is
required to be an effective CMA (AAMA). This
popular session is “infotainment” for medical
assisting, as you will have fun and learn at the
same time. Compete with your colleagues to
see how much you know about what you do
every day! (2 GAC)
Court-Proof Medical
Documentation
3:30–5:30 pm Medical records form a vital part
of a patient’s care, but equally critical is their
use in dealing with alleged medical negligence.
Identify the importance of accurate documentation and office protocols for maintaining accuracy. Understand the purpose of the patient’s
chart. Obtain resources to educate staff in
documentation. (2 GAC)
Sports and Cardiac Kids
3:30–5:30 pm Understand the different types
of pediatric cardiology diseases, as well as the
symptoms, treatment options, and outcomes.
Determine how exercise affects chronic and
acute heart disease. Learn recommendations
from cardiology experts to apply in general practice for cardiac kids. Gain more knowledge to
apply to sports physicals that will prompt asking
the right questions and providing the correct
education for patients and parents. (2 AC)
Credentials Desk Open: 5–7 pm
Introduction to Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorders: The Medical
Assistant’s Role
AAMA Featured Program
6–8 pm Alcohol consumption during pregnancy increases the risk of alcohol-related
birth defects, including growth deficiencies,
facial abnormalities, central nervous system
impairment, behavioral disorders, and impaired
intellectual functioning. Fetal alcohol spectrum
disorders (FASDs) is an umbrella term used to
describe this range of effects that can be caused
by exposure to alcohol in utero, which affects
up to 5 percent of the U.S. population. Learn
about the impact of FASDs across the life-span
and study screening techniques to determine
who is at risk for an alcohol-exposed pregnancy.
Become familiar with diagnostic and treatment
resources, and identify ways to improve communication with patients about their alcohol
use or prenatal alcohol exposure. (2 AC)
AAMA 60TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Sunday, September 18
Credentials Desk Open: 6:30–7:45 am
Continental Breakfast: 7 am
Registration Open: 7:30 am–5 pm
House of Delegates: 8–9:30 am
Meet the Candidates: 9:30–11:30 am
Publishers Showcase: 11 am–5 pm
Open to all attendees
Reference Committees: Reports, Bylaws,
Resolutions: 1:30–3 pm
Credentials Desk Open: 5:30–6:15 pm
House of Delegates Reconvenes: 6:30–10 pm
Monday, September 19
Registration Open: 7 am–12:30 pm
Biomedical Materials and
Devices
8–10 am Explore areas of research and development that show how biomedical engineering
can improve patient function and quality of life.
Study findings on the aging process and why the
body breaks down. Understand how materials
are created to imitate body structures and resist
wear. Know where to find educational resources.
Learn to recognize new advancements in care
resulting from scientific research. Determine
how new advancements can improve patient
quality of life and longevity. (2 AC)
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Head Injury Care and Treatment
8–10 am Much media attention surrounds the
subject of concussions and head injuries in
children and adults. Identify what constitutes
a concussion diagnosis, and find out how to
gauge the severity of a concussion. Learn about
treatment options and resources that medical assistants can use for patient and parent
education. (2 AC)
Dietary Supplements
10:30 am–12:30 pm Before your next visit to
the health and nutrition store, learn the purpose of dietary supplements and understand
who should take them. Know about U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) approvals and
the research conducted on supplements.
Discover what effects supplements can have
on patients and the warning signs of inappropriate use. (2 GC)
The First Year of Life
10:30 am–12:30 pm Review evidence-based
data on the importance of the perinatal and
early infancy periods in a baby’s life, as well as
important topics that must be discussed with
parents to ensure the proper growth, development, and safety of children. Additionally,
strategize the role of the medical assistant in
communicating that vital information to parents
and caregivers to impact the health of newborns
in the future. (2 AC)
Presidents Luncheon:
1:30–3:30 pm
Usher in the new association year at this inaugural event and salute your state leaders during
the Parade of Presidents.
All conference attendees are welcome!
MAERB Workshops
The following workshops require a separate
registration or application process. You can
sign up for the Accreditation Workshop
or apply to attend the Surveyor Training
Workshop, even if you do not intend to register for the conference. Advance registration is required. For further information on
the workshops, contact the Accreditation
Department at 800/228-2262.
Note: Registration in an Accreditation
Workshop or Surveyor Training Workshop
does not include any other conference
activities or meals. You must register for
the conference and/or purchase meal tickets
to participate in the conference.
Saturday
Accreditation Workshop: 2015
Standards
8 am–5 pm To register, go to the Medical
Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB)
website at www.maerb.org and then go
to the Educators tab for registration
information. This session is limited to
50 participants.
Monday
Surveyor Training Workshop:
2015 Standards
8 am–6 pm To apply to serve as a surveyor
and attend the training, go to the Medical
Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB)
website at www.maerb.org and then go to
the Surveyors tab for application information. New surveyors will be given priority.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
CONFERENCE AND HOTEL INFORMATION—PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
SAVE MONEY!
Guests of the Hyatt Regency Reston receive
a conference registration discount. You must
provide your Hyatt Regency Reston reservation
confirmation number upon registration to receive
the discount. Members of the AAMA receive
preferred rates on conference registration fees.
Nonmembers can qualify for member discounts
by applying for membership on or before the conference registration deadline of Aug. 19, 2016.
How to Register
Conference registrations must be received
at the AAMA by August 19, 2016. Complete
the attached form and mail it with payment
(no purchase orders) to AAMA Conference
Services, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 1575, Chicago, IL
60606. Credit card registrations may be faxed to
312/899-1259. A confirmation will be e-mailed
after your registration has been processed.
Approximately two weeks prior to the conference,
a registration packet—including the badge, ribbons, conference program, and preconference
newsletter—will be sent to those who preregistered. If you do not register by the deadline, bring
your completed registration form and register on
site. Payment is required at registration, as is
proof of AAMA membership (if you are registering at the member rate) and your Hyatt Regency
Reston reservation confirmation number (if you
are staying at the host hotel).
Daily Registrations include any food functions and CE sessions offered on the day of
registration.
Student Daily Registrations include CE sessions and any scheduled meals. A copy of the
medical assisting student’s ID (current at the time
of conference) or current AAMA student membership card must accompany student registration.
Accreditation Workshop Registrations
include admission only to the specified workshop. This registration does not include
any other conference activities or meals.
Attendees must register for the conference
or purchase meal tickets to participate in
those activities.
Note: Admission to the House of Delegates
is free to AAMA members, but if you are
not also a conference registrant, you must
obtain an admission armband from the AAMA
Registration Desk.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
To cancel your registration, you must notify
AAMA Conference Services in writing.
Cancellations received by Aug. 19, 2016,
will be refunded minus a $40 nonrefundable
administrative fee. Cancellations received
Aug. 20–Sept. 9 will be refunded minus a $75
nonrefundable administrative fee. Absolutely
no refunds will be granted after Sept. 9, 2016.
Registration Types
Travel Information and Things to Do
Full Registrations include admission to continuing education (CE) sessions, Welcome and
Awards Celebration, Publishers Showcase, continental breakfasts, and Presidents Luncheon.
The Hyatt Regency Reston is located at 1800
Presidents Street in Reston, Virginia (703/7091234). Visit the hotel website at www.reston
.hyatt.com for maps, driving directions, informa-
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tion on parking, and local attractions and events.
(Washington, DC, is easily accessible via the
new Metro Silver Line!) A complimentary shuttle arrives at Washington Dulles International
Airport at the top of each hour from 6 am to 10
pm Monday through Friday and 7 am to 10 pm
on Saturday and Sunday. Go to the lower-level
baggage claim and find curbs 2A and 2H for
pick-up. Inquire at the hotel desk about the
complimentary return shuttle service.
If you choose to come in through Ronald
Reagan Washington National Airport,
SuperShuttle service is available. For
rates and reservations call 800/2583826, or book online for an AAMA
group discount at this direct link: www
.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?GC=DGUK2.
Alternatively, you can take Metro’s Blue or
Yellow Line to the Silver Line, which drops off
approximately 1.5 miles from the hotel, and
take a bus or a taxi from the Silver Line stop.
Hotel Reservations
Reservations at the Hyatt Regency Reston
must be made on or before August 24, 2016.
After that date, reservations will be taken on
a space-available basis at the best available
rate at that time. Reserve early, as the room
block may fill up and additional rooms cannot be guaranteed. All registrations must be
guaranteed with a credit card at the time of
reservation. Room rates are $139 (single,
double, triple, or quadruple occupancy) and
are subject to applicable state and local taxes
(currently 12 percent and subject to change).
To make reservations, go to https://resweb.
passkey.com/go/AMMedical2016.
AAMA 60TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
REGISTRATION FORM
Side 1 of 2
Instructions: (1) Review all the information. (2) From the Program Agenda, select the sessions you plan to attend (make sure times
do not overlap). (3) Mark those sessions or special events below. (Seating at sessions cannot be guaranteed and is provided on a firstcome, first-served basis. Early arrival is recommended.) Attendance of 90 percent at each session is required to earn CEU credit.
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Friday, September 16
7:30–8:30 am
First-Timers and Students
Reception
8–10 am
Saturday, September 17
Clip, photocopy both sides of this form, and send this page to AAMA Conference Services.
10:30 am–12:30 pm
Flipping the Classroom
Organ and Tissue Donation: An Insider’s
Look at the Donation Continuum
1–3 pm
State Leaders
1–3 pm
Passing a Medicare Audit
8–10 am
Ovarian Cancer and Clinical Trials
1–3 pm
Nuss Procedure
8–10 am
Critical Thinking: Teaching Students
How to “Think”
1–3 pm
Clinical Simulation in the Classroom
9 am–noon
Board of Trustees, Endowment
Meetings
3:30–5:30 pm
CMA (AAMA) Knowledge Bowl
3:30–5:30 pm
Court-Proof Medical Documentation
10:30 am–12:30 pm
Who Are Your Customers? Customer
Satisfaction
3:30–5:30 pm
Sports and Cardiac Kids
10:30 am–12:30 pm
The Diversity-Friendly Practice
5–7 pm
Credentials Desk Open
10:30 am–12:30 pm
It’s All Up To You
1:30–3:30 pm
Interviewing Skills and Behavioral
Interviewing
6–8 pm
Introduction to Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorders: The Medical
Assistant’s Role
1:30–3:30 pm
When an Esophagectomy Is Needed
1:30–3:30 pm
Cultural Diversity in the Classroom
2–4 pm
MAERB Forum
4–6 pm
Human Trafficking
7:30–10 pm
Welcome and Awards Celebration
Saturday, September 17
8–10 am
Crucial End-of-Life Conversations
8–10 am
Things We Learned in Grade School
8–10 am
Utilizing Free Online Teaching Resources
9–10 am
Orientation of Committees:
Credentials, Pages & Tellers, and
Reference
10:30 am–12:30 pm
HOD Delegate/Alternate
Orientation
10:30 am–12:30 pm
Defending Yourself from Recoupments
and Audit Escalation
10:30 am–12:30 pm
Transgender Teens
AAMA 60TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Sunday, September 18
6:30–7:45 am
Credentials Desk Open
8–9:30 am
House of Delegates
9:30–11:30 am
Meet the Candidates
11 am–5 pm
Publishers Showcase
1:30–3 pm
Reference Committees:
Reports, Bylaws, Resolutions
5:30–6:15 pm
Credentials Desk Open
6:30–10 pm
House of Delegates Reconvenes
Monday, September 19
8–10 am
Biomedical Materials and Devices
8–10 am
Head Injury Care and Treatment
10:30 am–12:30 pm
Dietary Supplements
10:30 am–12:30 pm
The First Year of Life
1:30–3:30 pm
Presidents Luncheon
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REGISTRATION FORM
Side 2 of 2
Conference registrations must be received by the AAMA by Aug. 19, 2016. After that date, you
must register on site. You must provide a reservation confirmation number from the Hyatt Regency
Reston to receive the conference registration discount.
The host hotel is Hyatt Regency Reston (HRR). Enter the HRR host hotel reservation confirmation
number: _____________________________
HRR/Host
Hotel Guest
Not an HRR/
Host Hotel Guest
 AAMA Member Package
$340
$400
 Nonmember Package
475
575
 Student Rate per Day*
45
45
 Member Rate per Day*
100
135
Conference Tacs and Charms
 Nonmember Rate per Day*
175
275
A complimentary conference lapel tac or
charm will be given to each attendee as
part of their registration. You will select
your tac or charm on site.
Total Amount Owed:
$ ________
$ ________
* If you are paying a daily rate, please check below the days you are purchasing:
 Friday, Sept. 16
 Saturday, Sept. 17
 Sunday, Sept. 18
 Monday, Sept. 19
Name:___________________________________________________ Member ID:______________________
Vendor permission:
 I authorize the AAMA to provide the Publishers Showcase exhibitors with my name and contact information.
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP:____________________________________________________________________________
Day Phone:__________________________________Evening Phone:_________________________________
E-mail:___________________________________________________________________________________
Payment Method (purchase orders not accepted). Check one:
 Check (number: ______ ) enclosed, made payable to AAMA in the amount of $______________________
Charge my:
 American Express
 Visa
 Mastercard
 Discover
Card #:________________________________________________________ Exp. Date:_________________
Badge Ribbons
Select the ribbons that are appropriate
for you. They will be mailed to you with
your registration packet. A limited supply
of ribbons also will be available on site at
the AAMA Registration Desk. Ribbons for
board members, past national presidents,
and Annual Conference volunteers will
be available on site. Ribbons for years
of membership (including national life
members) will be available on site.
Note: Delegates and alternates pick
up their ribbons when they check in
at the Credentials Desk. Ribbons for
Credentials Desk volunteers, pages,
and tellers will be distributed on site.
Name on Card:____________________________________________________________________________
National Level Ribbons
Signature: _______________________________________________________________________________
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Send the completed registration form with payment to:
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American Association of Medical Assistants
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 1575
Chicago, IL 60606
Only those making payment by credit card may
fax their registrations to AAMA at 312/8991259. Do not mail this form if you already
have faxed it in.
Note: If you have any allergies that would impact your participation in the conference, such as a food allergy (including
peanut, tree nut, or shellfish), please provide the AAMA with notice of such allergies. While the AAMA will use reasonable efforts to accommodate your needs, the AAMA shall not be responsible for any injuries, damages, additional costs,
or losses to you as a result of any party’s—the hotel, or any conference vendor—failure to accommodate your needs.
The AAMA reserves the right to use any photograph/videography taken at any AAMA event—without further notification—within AAMA print and electronic materials, including, but not limited to, CMA Today, newsletters, the website, and
in videos and social media platforms. By registering for and attending the Annual Conference, you agree to permit the
AAMA to use photographs and/or video featuring your likeness at the AAMA’s sole discretion.
National Strategy Team Member
National Task Force Member
c National Committee Member
General Attendee Ribbons
Educator
Practitioner
c Student
c New CMA (AAMA)
c First-Time Attendee
c State President
c Surveyor
c CE Program Planner
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ADDENDUM
A limited number of hotel rooms have been made available at
the Sheraton Reston at the AAMA group rate of $139 single or
double ($149 triple, $159 quad). The hotel is less than two
miles away from the Hyatt Regency Reston where the AAMA
Annual Conference is hosted. There is a hotel shuttle available to/from Washington Dulles Airport as well as to/from the
Sheraton to the host hotel.
Reservations can be made at the Sheraton by calling
800/325-3535 and identifying the name of the group as the
American Association of Medical Assistants, or by the following booking link: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/
AmericanAssociationofMedicalAssistants
The cut-off date for reserving rooms is August 24th. After the
initial block has been filled, we cannot guarantee that additional
rooms will be available (or if they will be available at the group
rate), so please make your reservations as soon as possible.
If you book within the AAMA room block at the Sheraton, you
can provide your hotel room confirmation number on your conference registration form to get the host hotel discount.
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