How to Become Certified as a Medical Assistant
What is a medical assistant? A medical assistant can work in a hospital, clinic, or doctor’s office to perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and completing insurance forms, as well as, patient care tasks such as taking vital signs, drawing blood, and assisting doctors during physical exams. In some states, medical assistants can administer […]
The Difference Between a Medical Assistant and a Certified Nursing Assistant Job
As a prehealth student looking for patient-facing clinical experience, you might encounter different job titles when searching for your gap year job. This may leave you wondering “What is the difference between a nursing assistant and a medical assistant? Or are they the same thing?” Both provide patient care and they sound like they might […]
5 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Medical Assistant Course
Certificate programs are non-degree programs that can help you train for entry-level jobs. However, not all of these programs are useful so it is important to do your homework so you know what to look for in a program. Most of these programs are short-duration programs to prepare students with foundational skills and knowledge that […]