Allen School of Health Sciences issued the following announcement on Jan. 28
Most people who want to work in the healthcare field likely aspire to be doctors or nurses. However, Medical Assistant, or MA, is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. The MA career path offers many of the same benefits as other healthcare professions, in addition to perks of its own.
The American Association of Medical Assistants describes a Medical Assistant as someone who works alongside doctors, usually in a clinical or office setting. Though the description may seem similar to that of the nursing field, there are some key differences.
An MA commonly handles tasks such as checking vital signs, showing patients to their rooms and various administrative duties. A licensed practical nurse, on the other hand, provides basic care measures like catheterization and prescription administration. While Medical Assistants often work in clinics and ambulatory care, licensed practical nurses more commonly work in settings like nursing homes and hospitals.
Starting Work Sooner
Medical Assistants can begin working in the healthcare field sooner than students who attend nursing programs at a four-year university. At the Allen School of Health Sciences, our accelerated program allows you to graduate in less than a year.
There is no additional waiting to complete residency because externships can be completed at the same time as the coursework. The Allen School of Health Sciences prepares students with an externship as part of their program. Having these hands on, real world experiences as part of your medical assisting program can help bolster an MA’s job prospects.
MA’s graduate with the knowledge and experience needed to excel in the healthcare industry. They are trained in both clinical and administrative tasks that are critical to running an office or clinic.
With a vast array of skills at their disposal, an MA can explore different areas of medicine and discover what they are passionate about. They have the opportunity to specialize in a certain type of medicine, teach students who also want to be medical assistants or even become office managers.
Diverse On-the-Job Experiences
An MA is capable of performing many different tasks needed to keep the clinic or office open in addition to treating patients. Their versatility also ensures they will not be bored on the job because there is always something they can do. Additionally, the patients who come in to be treated and what they are seeking to be treated for varies daily. Every day on the job is different than the one before.
Helping People
Medical Assistants help physicians run their offices, but they also provide patients with compassion and understanding while doing so. Like their fellow healthcare professionals, an MA takes satisfaction in knowing they are helping patients and changing their lives for the better.
Will it be easy? Nope. Will it be worth it? Absolutely. The Allen School of Health Sciences offers the essential resources medical assisting students need to excel in the classroom, in their externships, and in the workforce to help care for patients. Interested in learning more about developing the skills and attributes of a medical assistant? Contact the Allen School today! We are enrolling now for our winter classes and cannot wait for you to become part of the Allen School family. Visit www.allenschool.edu to learn more.
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Source: Allen School of Health Sciences
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