Definitely NOT an Allen School Grad!

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Here is a story about what happens when a frazzled medical office staff member does something downright stupid.  The following story comes to us from a hospital in the Philippines where a neo-natal ICU nurse covered a crying baby’s mouth with adhesive tape, ostensibly to stop the infant from crying.  Of course, upon discovering this […] Read More

Cases of MERS in USA – Be Aware Medical Assistants

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Part of one’s medical assistant training at the Allen School includes learning to be current in one’s knowledge of trends affecting public health.  This is especially true of all threats of outbreak like the SARS epidemic of a few years ago and, more recently, the West Nile Virus. This blog always tries to keep readers […] Read More

Nurses Aide Skills Include Honoring Everyone’s 1st Nurse (Mom)

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Those who elect to make a career of their desire to comfort and heal others by becoming certified nursing assistants share a trait with mothers everywhere.  That trait being a compassion and caring that really makes a difference to someone when they’re suffering with an illness or injury.  That is why it is important to […] Read More

Where is this all Leading, Medical Assistant?

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The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.  And if you’re just about to embark on a new career, studying to become a medical assistant, you’re likely more focused on the tasks this entails today.  You’re probably not spending much time (if any at all) thinking about where this new career might […] Read More

Want to Improve Medical Billing Study? Take a Nap!

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Well, this is probably true for all students.  However, those engaging in medical billing study online with the Allen School are typically busy people, working jobs, raising families, and taking online medical billing classes in the spaces in between as they work towards their goal of more rewarding and stable employment. If this describes you, […] Read More

Outbreak Warning for Nursing Assistant Training Students

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The Allen School blog reports on emerging health challenges like the SARS virus and the penicillin resistant MRSA so as to help keep those studying to attain a certified nursing assistant degree well informed of the latest threats to public health and safety. Good Morning America reports today that the MERS (which stands for Middle […] Read More

CNA Training Students – Walk the Healthy Living Talk With Patients

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After earning your nurse assistant certification, you’ll be off to work in a medical office where you’ll have regular opportunities to share information with patients on how to maintain healthy lifestyles.  One of the cornerstones of healthy living is eating a diet rich in healthy food such as fruits and veggies.  And nothing is healthier […] Read More

Online Billing and Coding Classes Can Still Use Windows XP

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In the past few months, we’ve been covering the imminent wind down of the venerable Windows XP operating system as Microsoft ceases providing support for it.  We’ve outlined all the security risks that support the recommendation to upgrade to a new operating system or even a new machine.  As several readers pointed out though, not […] Read More