Phlebotomy Equipment

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Nurse Drawing blood at Allen School Phlebotomy is one of the most important jobs in the healthcare industry. A considerable portion of medical treatments and diagnoses rely on blood tests, and the collection of those blood samples is often done by a phlebotomist, who must carefully draw blood from the veins of patients. To do so effectively, they must have the […] Read More

Nervous to Go Back to School?

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How do you feel about going back to school? Do you dream of where it could take your career, or do you fear that because you are a working parent or professional that you will not have the time or energy to go back? Fear has this funny way of holding us back from exceptional […] 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 are looking to get a good job fast in a growing field, becoming an MA is the way to go. But after you have completed your program and are working in the position, then what? What is […] Read More

New Year Resolutions for a Medical Assistant

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The right resolutions can improve your mental and physical health and maybe, even your future career. Try these six resolutions to start your 2022 off right. Take better care of yourself Healthcare students from all fields (you know who you are!) tend to go a little harder than most. At clinicals or on your externship, you’re […] Read More

Are You Nervous to Go Back to School in the New Year?

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Create a ‘Why Statement’ to help fight the fear about going back to school. How do you feel about going back? Do you dream where it might take your career?  Do you fear that because you are a working parent you won’t have the time or energy to go back to school? Fear has this […] Read More

The New Year Brings a New Career in Medical Assisting

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The New Year is traditionally a time for change, promises, goal setting and resolutions. Some of them personal, and some professional. Some realistic… and some made with the best of intentions. Tired of doing the same old thing month after month at work? Looking to move into a role where you can thrive in doing […] Read More

Your Future Begins Here! Medical Assistant Skills Attributes

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Medical Assistants are held to a higher standard of professionalism than employees in other industries. The way the Medical Assistant approaches their job and interacts with patients is critical to the success of the physician’s practice, hospitals, outpatient clinics and other healthcare facilities. Patients expect professional behavior and put trust and confidence in those who […] Read More

Medical Assistant Challenges and Rewards

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Medical Assistant Challenges: Changing Challenges into Rewards. You’ve dreamed of a Medical Assistant career where your life’s work would be all about helping others. You wanted to contribute your knowledge and compassion to a healthcare team that helps patients get well but the profession has its challenges. So how do you turn those challenges into […] Read More

Lessons for Medical Assistant Graduates

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Lessons for Medical Assistant Graduates Getting your first job in health care is a great step towards developing your career, and it’s something to be proud of. The transition from school to work, however, can sometimes be a challenge. While internships can give you a good idea of what it will be like to work […] Read More