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What is a Medical Assistant? Could it be the right career for you?

Northwest Suburban College

On the clinical side, Medical Assistants take vital signs, draw blood, and even help with minor surgical procedures. Our admission team is there to go through paperwork and questions with every person who contacts our college. They assist doctors during exams and make sure lab samples are taken correctly.

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Expectations of Medical Assistants in the OB/GYN Field

Prism Career Institute

You can contact us for more information on our program and its admission requirements. By completing them, OB/GYN medical assistants ensure that patients receive the care they need, when they need it, and with maximum comfort and respect.

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What Will You Learn In LPN Classes?

Mildred Elley

They work closely with the healthcare team to administer medication, take vital signs, assist with meals, provide wound care, and provide nursing care to the population they are working with. Licensed Practical Nurses provide essential care to patients/clients/residents under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

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What Will You Learn In LPN Classes?

Mildred Elley

They work closely with the healthcare team to administer medication, take vital signs, assist with meals, provide wound care, and provide nursing care to the population they are working with. Licensed Practical Nurses provide essential care to patients/clients/residents under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

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SWAT RNs: Supporting Bedside Leaders with Clinical Judgment

Minority Nurse

The triage nurse obtains his vital signs: blood pressure 134/82 mm Hg, respirations 30 breaths per minute, heart rate 102 bpm, temperature 99.8 Unable to sleep and experiencing restlessness accompanied by shortness of breath for the last two days, Mr. Salzo presents to the emergency department (ED) at 3:00 a.m.

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A People Person: 4 Ideal Medical Assistant Personality Traits

Prism Career Institute

Administrative duties may include: Scheduling appointments Welcoming patients at the front desk Accepting and returning phone calls Collecting insurance information Managing medical billing Coordinating admissions and referrals You may notice a commonality between many of these tasks.

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Benefits of Taking Phlebotomy Courses

WSMDA

Our Medical Assistant Program is taught by trained experts, providing education around medical duties from phlebotomy to taking vital signs to doing EKGs. Get in touch with us today to find out more about our admissions processes , and let us help you take the next step in your professional development!