Cultural Competency Skills for Medical Assistants In the ever-evolving field of healthcare, practical skills are just as crucial as theoretical knowledge, especially for medical assistants who play a vital role in patient care. One of the most effective ways to develop these skills is through hands-on learning in a clinical classroom setting. Here’s why this… Continue reading Why Hands-On Clinical Training Matters in Medical Assisting
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Why Phlebotomy and EKG Training Matters for Medical Assistants
Learning phlebotomy and EKG (electrocardiogram) as part of a medical assistant program is important for success as a medical assistant. Follow below and learn why phlebotomy and EKG as part of your medical assistant program are important to your success. Enhanced Skill Set: Proficiency in phlebotomy and EKG allows medical assistants to perform essential diagnostic… Continue reading Why Phlebotomy and EKG Training Matters for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistant Instructors with Real-World Clinical Experience
What Role Do Internships Play in Training Future Medical Assistants? Internships play a crucial role in training future medical assistants by providing practical, hands-on experience that complements their classroom education. The Allen School of Health Sciences hybrid medical assistant program offers a 275-hour internship as part of our curriculum. Here are some key benefits of… Continue reading Medical Assistant Instructors with Real-World Clinical Experience
The Role of Internships in Medical Assistant Training
What Role Do Internships Play in Training Future Medical Assistants? Internships play a crucial role in training future medical assistants by providing practical, hands-on experience that complements their classroom education. The Allen School of Health Sciences hybrid medical assistant program offers a 275-hour internship as part of our curriculum. Here are some key benefits of… Continue reading The Role of Internships in Medical Assistant Training
What Causes Bruising After a Blood Draw
It is normal to have some bruising after having your blood drawn. A bruise occurs when a blood vessel is damaged and blood escapes into the tissue under your skin. The pooling of blood causes a discoloration that is usually darker than the surrounding skin. Blood collects in the capillaries and leaks out slowly to… Continue reading What Causes Bruising After a Blood Draw
Commonly Used Phlebotomy Equipment
Phlebotomy is one of the most important jobs in the healthcare industry. A considerable portion of medical treatments and diagnoses rely on blood tests, and the collection of those blood samples is often done by a phlebotomist, who must carefully draw blood from the veins of patients. To do so effectively, they must have the… Continue reading Commonly Used Phlebotomy Equipment