Being Positive in School Can Make a Difference

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Don’t let school get you down! Whether you’re frustrated with your performance or dreading your next exam, a positive attitude towards school can go a long way! Think about all the positive improvements getting an education can have on your life. Having a positive attitude increases your chances of a better academic performance. The Allen […] Read More

Expectations of a Medical Assistant Externship

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You can learn a lot in the classroom, but you can’t learn everything, especially if you’re 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 the Allen School of Health Sciences, as at most medical assistant […] Read More

Medical Assistant: What are your options?

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Becoming a Medical Assistant is one of the quickest ways to enter the world of healthcare. If you’re looking to get a good job in a growing field fast, becoming an MA is the way to go. But after you’ve completed your program and are working in the position, what then? What are the career […] Read More

Medical Assistant: Tips for a Virtual Interview

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The global pandemic has up-ended how we connect and how we work. Working from home has become a new normal for now but may have lasting repercussions on how healthcare providers view the necessity of an office, in-person appointments or patient care. A video interview may well become the new norm. Nailing a video interview […] Read More

How Can a Medical Assistant Advance Their Career in 2024?

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How Can a Medical Assistant Advance Their Career in 2024? If you’re right out of medical assisting school, you’re likely to join the workforce as an entry-level Medical Assistant (MA). Gaining experience, becoming proficient in skills, and widening your medical knowledge base are all tools you’ll need to advance in your career. You may decide […] Read More

Study Habits of a Medical Assistant Student

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Recommended Medical Assistant Student Study Habits Learning good study habits in school assists students well into their professional careers and beyond. By understanding how to manage time, information, and materials, students gain the skills they need to be organized, efficient learners who have a toolkit of strategies for completing their homework on a nightly basis. […] Read More

Being Positive in School Can Make a Difference

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It Can Make All The Difference If You Act Positively At School Don’t let school get you down! Whether you’re frustrated with your performance or dreading your next exam, a positive attitude towards school can go a long way! Think about all the positive improvements an education can have on your life. Having a positive […] Read More

Expectations of a Medical Assistant Externship

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You can learn a lot in a 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 the Allen School of Health Sciences, as it is in […] Read More