Medical Assistant Training News & Resources
Medical assistant training provides the clinical and administrative education you need to succeed in a real-world practice. In nine to 12 months, you can earn a medical assistant certificate or diploma. Or you can attend a two-year associate's degree program that offers a general education curriculum in addition to medical assistant courses.
According to Salary.com, medical assistants earn average annual wages between $25,777 and $30,565. Attain your medical assistant certification, and give yourself the professional edge when it comes to job opportunities and earning potential in this fast-growing field.
Medical assistant Jackie Gordan doesn't just work as a medical assistant for a physician of internal medicine in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Read more about Jackie Gordon...
Bryant & Stratton College is offering its online students the chance to attend their graduation ceremony online as well, but holding all the pomp and circumstance in the online virtual world Second Life. Read more about the Second Life graduation...
The economic crisis has pushed many people to consider retraining in a new career, such as becoming a certified medical assistant, after a layoff. Read more about retraining as a medical assistant...
A medical assistant training institution has reported an increase in enrollment and says it reflects the trend that demand for these jobs remains high. Read more about medical assistant careers...
With little economic relief in sight, an increasingly broad range of workers are seeking jobs as medical assistants and other types of healthcare positions. Read more about different backgrounds of medical assistants...
Motivated by a shortage of trained professionals, healthcare facilities everywhere are looking to attract a new generation of workers. Read more about healthcare facilities...
Many states continue to experience strong demand for a variety of healthcare professionals, including medical assistants. Read more about medical assistant need...
Demand for medical assistants and other healthcare professionals has reportedly been strong enough in many parts of the country to lead to the growth of new private schools offering certification classes. Read more about jumping demand...
Some students who recently completed medical assisting and other programs at Everest College in Washington will now get to make a difference for others after overcoming major obstacles in their own lives. Read more about making a difference...
Healthcare leaders at the local level remain optimistic that their industry offers a variety of career opportunities even as the rest of the job market continues to struggle. Read more about hiring in the healthcare industry...
Demand for ophthalmic medical technicians has risen to the point where they will soon receive their own classification in the government's Occupational Outlook Handbook and other publications. Read more about specialized careers...
A former medical assistant is reportedly building a successful career while following his goal of providing healthcare to residents of rural America. Read more about new options...
Healthcare technology is expected to make considerable leaps in the coming years, with one example being the recently announced software partnership between Google and IBM. Read more about the need for medical assistants...
If you're interested in training to be a medical assistant, now is an ideal time, with demand expected to grow considerably for such workers in the coming years. Read more about the growing demand for medical assistants...
