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Training to Become A Professional Medical Assistant; Skills & Attributes Medical assistants are held to a higher standard of professionalism than employees in other industries. The way the medical assistant approaches the job and interacts with patients is critical to the success of the physician’s practice, hospitals, outpatient clinics and other healthcare facilities. Patients expect… Continue reading Skills & Attributes of a Professional Medical Assistant

One of the main pieces of equipment most healthcare workers use is a stethoscope and most people understand that this device let’s a healthcare provider listen to a patient’s heart, breathing, and many other things. But have you ever wondered how a stethoscope actually works? The stethoscope uses multiple reflection of sound waves to amplify… Continue reading How Does a Stethoscope Work?

Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. It will continue to experience rapid growth as America’s aging population increases in size, creating an even greater demand for healthcare services. This means that now is the perfect time to begin a career as a Medical Assistant. There are several types of… Continue reading Types of Medical Assistants & Roles

Expectations during a Medical Assistant Externship Updated August 17, 2021 You can learn a lot in the classroom, but you can’t learn everything, especially if you are studying to be a medical assistant. It’s a job that requires extensive medical knowledge as well as skills and professional attributes that can only be gained through hands-on experience. At… Continue reading Expectations during a Medical Assistant Externship

Here are eight characteristics of adult learners that make going back to school successful: 1) Self Starters Adult students tend to be better self-starters than their younger counterparts. Years or decades of independent living and decision making means that older students can complete tasks without as much guidance as students coming straight from regimented high… Continue reading 8 Important Characteristics Of Adult Learners

You don’t get a second chance at a first impression, and at job interviews, first impressions are vitally important. In just an hour, employers will get an idea of who you are, what your work ethic is, and whether you’ll fit their team, and it all comes down to how you carry yourself, and how… Continue reading Medical Assistant Interview Attire Guide