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Featured image for post: The Importance of Career Services as Part of Your Medical Assistant Program at the Allen School of Health Sciences:

The Importance of Career Services as Part of Your Medical Assistant Program at the Allen School of Health Sciences:

Posted on October 24, 2025

Having a career services component as part of our medical assistant program is crucial for several reasons: Job Placement Support: Career services can assist students in securing internships and job placements, increasing their employability upon graduation. Our Allen School career services team is here to assist in your employment search. Our team will help our students find employment in our local area and we have been doing this for over 60 years! Resume and Interview Preparation: Students receive guidance on crafting professional resumes and preparing for interviews, helping them present…

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Cultural Competency in Medical Assisting

Posted on October 13, 2025

Today’s healthcare landscape is made up of patients from all walks of life, each with their own values, languages, and beliefs. For medical assistants, understanding those differences is essential to providing respectful, effective care. When patients feel seen and understood, communication improves, trust grows, and outcomes are better. That’s why cultural awareness is becoming an increasingly important skill for anyone pursuing a career in patient care. What Is Cultural Competency in Healthcare? Cultural competency in healthcare refers to the ability of providers and staff to deliver care…

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Fast-Track Medical Assistant Training for Adult Learners

Posted on October 10, 2025

Balancing work, family, and the pursuit of a new career can feel like a juggling act. For adult learners, medical assisting offers a practical path into healthcare without putting life on hold. With the right strategies, it's possible to move forward confidently - even when your calendar is already full. Why Adult Learners Choose Medical Assisting For adults juggling multiple responsibilities, medical assisting offers a career path that feels both practical and purposeful. Many students choose it because it allows them to enter the healthcare field while building real, transferable skills…

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Why Hands-On Learning in a Clinical Classroom is Important in Your Medical Assistant Program:

Posted on October 8, 2025

In the ever-evolving field of healthcare, practical skills are just as crucial as theoretical knowledge, especially for medical assistants who play a vital role in patient care. One of the most effective ways to develop these skills is through hands-on learning in a clinical classroom setting. Here’s why this learning approach is essential for aspiring medical assistants. Bridging Theory and Practice: While textbooks provide foundational knowledge, hands-on learning bridges the gap between theory and practice. In a clinical classroom, students engage with real-world scenarios, allowing them…

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