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The American Association of Medical Assistants, established in 1956, is a nonprofit organization that enables medical assisting professionals to enhance and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and professionalism required by employers and patients. The association promotes effective, efficient health care delivery through optimal use of multi-skilled certified medical assistants. In cooperation with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment facilitates accreditation of medical assisting programs established at the post-secondary level. AAMAE is a curriculum review board for the association.The association awards scholarships to students in medical assisting education programs and provides discounts to members on workshop and seminar fees, self-study courses, credit cards, loans and conventions. The American Association of Medical Assistants has headquarters in Chicago.

Professional Safety is the journal of the American Society of Safety Engineers. For nearly 50 years, ASSE's Professional Safety journal has been sharing the latest technical knowledge in safety, health and environmental issues; information that is constantly being developed through research and on-the-job experience. Each issue delivers practical guidance, techniques and solutions to help safety, health and environmental professionals identify hazards, protect people, prevent injuries, improve work environments and educate management that investing in safety is a sound business strategy. Founded in 1911, ASSE is one of the oldest and largest professional safety organizations. Its more than 30,000 members manage, supervise and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education. Professional Safety is located in Des Plaines, Ill.