Codes of Ethics & Professional Standards

American Association of Medical Assistants — principles of ethical and moral conduct for the profession.

• ARender service with full respect for the dignity of humanity.
• BRespect confidential information obtained through employment, unless legally authorized or required by responsible performance of duty to divulge it.
• CUphold the honor and high principles of the profession and accept its disciplines.
• DSeek to continually improve the knowledge and skills of medical assistants for the benefit of patients and professional colleagues.
• EParticipate in additional service activities aimed toward improving the health and well-being of the community.

American Medical Technologists — 10 principles defining honorable, ethical health care behavior.

• 1Be dedicated to providing competent service in the practice of your profession.
• 2Place the welfare of the patient above all else.
• 3Perform your duties thoroughly, with compassion for patients and respect for the importance of the tasks involved.
• 4Respect the rights of patients and providers, and safeguard patient confidences.
• 5Continually build your technical knowledge and stay current with advances in your specialty.
• 6Respect the law and avoid dishonest, unethical, or illegal practices.
• 7Never make or offer a diagnosis or interpretation unless you're a licensed physician/dentist, or unless the attending physician/dentist asks you to.
• 8Respect and value the judgment of the attending physician or dentist — as long as it doesn't conflict with putting the patient's welfare first (Standard 2).
• 9Take responsibility for your own wrongdoing, and report any known professional misconduct to the proper authorities.
• 10Pledge your personal honor and integrity to help advance American Medical Technologists by every lawful means.

AAMA — personal statements of belief for every medical assistant.

• ✧I believe in the principles and purposes of the profession of medical assisting.
• ✧I endeavor to be more effective.
• ✧I aspire to render greater service.
• ✧I protect the confidence entrusted to me.
• ✧I am dedicated to the care and well-being of all people.
• ✧I am loyal to my employer.
• ✧I am true to the ethics of my profession.
• ✧I am strengthened by compassion, courage, and faith.

National Healthcareer Association — "As a certified professional through the NHA, I have a duty to:"

• 1Use my best efforts for the betterment of society, the profession, and the members of the profession.
• 2Uphold the standards of professionalism and be honest in all professional interactions.
• 3Continue to learn, apply, and advance scientific and practical knowledge and skills, staying current with the latest research and its practical application.
• 4Participate in activities that contribute to the improvement of personal health, our society, and the allied health industry.
• 5Continuously act in the best interests of the general public.
• 6Protect and respect the dignity and privacy of all patients.