Category: Medical Assistant

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

Support for Adult Learners: Balancing Family, Work, and School Pursuing a new career while juggling work and family responsibilities can feel overwhelming, but with the right support, it’s entirely possible to achieve your educational goals. Many adults considering a healthcare career worry about how they’ll manage everything at once. That’s why the Allen School of… Continue reading How Allen School Helps Adult Learners Balance Family, Work, and School

How Medical Assistants Can Handle Difficult Patients Handling difficult or challenging patients can be a common experience for medical assistants. Here are some tips on how to effectively manage these situations: 1. Remain calm and composed: It’s important to stay calm and composed, even if the patient becomes angry or upset. Take a deep breath… Continue reading How Medical Assistants Can Handle Difficult Patients

Reasons Why Bruising Occurs 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… Continue reading What Causes Bruising After a Blood Draw