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11 Things to Know Before Becoming a Medical Assistant
If you're considering being a medical assistant, there are several things you should know before you start training for your new career.
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Medical Assistant vs Medical Office Assistant: How are They Different?
The positions of medical assistant and medical office assistant sound similar, but they are different in some key aspects. Here are the differences and similarities between the two.
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Do You Need a Degree to Become a Medical Assistant?
Medical assistants are experiencing rapid job growth but do you need a degree to work as a medical assistant?
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Can Medical Assistants Administer Medication to Patients?
Medical assistants can give patients medication if certain circumstances are met, and there are restrictions on what medications they can give, and under what circumstances.
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Why It's a Great Time to Be a Medical Assistant
Medical assisting is a fast growing profession, and certified medical assistants are in demand. It's never been a better time to be a medical assistant for a whole variety of reasons.
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What Are the Real Reasons People Become a Medical Assistant?
There are numerous reasons for people becoming a medical assistant, but instead of hearing the reasons vocational schools will tell you, here are some of the real reasons people posted on social forums of why they wanted to be a medical assistant.
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Can You Earn a Medical Assistant Certificate Online?
Is it possible to get a medical assisting certificate entirely through an online training program? You can do most of the coursework online, but some aspects must be done hands-on in order to sit for the certification exam.
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Best Paying Medical Assistant Specialties
What specializations of medicine pay the most for medical assistants? We'll examine the top paying medical assistant specializations along with the most current salaries. Some of these may require additional training.
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Can Medical Assistants Do EKGs?
Medical assistants perform clinical tasks but have certain restrictions. A good question is, can medical assistants do EKGs?
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