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Medical Assistant – Distance Education / Hybrid

Sep 23 2025

Medical Assistants and Lab Tests

We run down the most common medical tests that medical assistants assist with and how you can start a career in the healthcare industry by enrolling in PCI’s hybrid online medical assisting program.

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Aug 21 2025
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What Is a Pediatric Medical Assistant

This post explains the role of a medical assistant who specializes in pediatric care and how you can start a career as a pediatric medical assistant.

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Jun 11 2025
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Steps To Becoming A Medical Assistant

We explain the process of becoming a medical assistant, including the steps involved, how long it will take, and what the job prospects are like. Get the facts, then enroll at PCI today!

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Apr 18 2025
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Become A Medical Assistant In 5 Steps

Working as a medical assistant allows you to find stable and rewarding employment in the growing healthcare industry, and getting qualified for this new career path is faster and simpler than you might think! Here’s how to start a career in medical assisting, explained step by step. How to Become a Medical Assistant 1.     Get a high school diploma or GED You don’t need a four-year or even two-year college degree to work as a medical assistant. Having a high school diploma or equivalent is a necessary prerequisite for almost all paths to becoming a medical assistant, however. If you […]

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Mar 10 2025

Do Medical Assistants Prescribe Medication?

We look at the role medical assistants play in administering medications, along with other job responsibilities, and how readers can train for a career as medical assistants.

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