Medical Assistant – Distance Education / Hybrid
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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Qualities That Make A Great Medical Assistant
We explain the personal qualities that lead to success in the field of medical assisting. Contact PCI today to find out more about starting a medical assisting career with a hybrid online training program.
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Do Medical Assistants Learn CPR?
The medical field offers diverse careers, and becoming a medical assistant is a great starting point. Medical assistants support doctors and other healthcare professionals, ensuring smooth operations of healthcare facilities and providing patient care. One important aspect of their training is learning CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), which equips them with life-saving skills that are essential in emergencies. This article explores the essential training medical assistants undergo, their responsibilities, and how you can become one. The Multifaceted Role of Medical Assistant Jobs To keep a medical office running efficiently, medical assistants handle a variety of administrative and clinical tasks. Some of their […]
Learn More Medical Assistant Externship
An externship is a common component of the curriculum in medical assistant programs. Students pursuing medical assistant externships work with seasoned professionals in real-world medical settings, receiving hands-on training. Duties Of a Medical Assistant A medical assistant is a multi-talented healthcare professional who takes on a variety of administrative and clinical responsibilities in doctor’s offices, hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities. These duties can include checking patient vital signs, performing lab tests, transcribing patient information, and scheduling new appointments. Medical Assistant Training If you want to start a career as a medical assistant, it’s possible to get the training you […]
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Medical Assistant Specialties
Growth in the healthcare industry has led to increased demand for medical assistants and more opportunities for medical assistants to specialize in particular areas. We offer a few examples of these possible specialties.
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