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A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant, Taught by NWSC

Northwest Suburban College

Medical assistants often begin by reviewing patient charts from the previous day to ensure all records are up-to-date. This helps in understanding the medical history and any ongoing treatments for the patients that will be seen that day. When patients arrive, medical assistants are usually the first point of contact.

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How Many Hours Does A Medical Assistant Work?

ACI Medical & Dental School

Clinical Duties: Take patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, height, weight). Document medical histories and reason for the visit. Administrative Duties: Greet patients as they arrive, check them in, and update their medical records. Take note of best practices and tips they share.

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Procedural Sedation Guidelines: What Every Healthcare Student Should Know

Will Peach MD

Expert panels meticulously de­velop these guide­lines by reviewing scie­ntific evidence, analyzing re­search studies, and reaching a conse­nsus on best practices. That includes guides such as ensuring prope­r vital signs monitoring, evaluating airway assessment, oxyge­nation levels, and ventilation.

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Virtual Nurse Jobs and Telehealth: Help More People in More Places

Relias

A virtual nurse educator is a registered nurse who teaches, trains, and mentors other nurses or healthcare professionals on how to use telehealth technology and best practices. These nurses can work for hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, insurance companies, or even companies specializing in telehealth.