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Medical Terminology Explained: A Guide for Aspiring Medical Assistants

MedQuest College

Medical assistants embark on a journey filled with learning and growth, and one essential aspect of their education is mastering medical terminology. Specialized Terminology for Different Medical Specialties Medical terminology varies across different specialties within the healthcare field.

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Self-Study Medical Terminology Course

Medical Terminology Blog

Traditional Textbook with Online Guide and Resources Check out our free medical terminology self-study course – ideal for beginners and healthcare employees seeking continuing education. The course guides you through the Basic Medical Language, 7th Edition , Elsevier textbook.

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Take Control of Learning Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology Blog

Introducing our free, new Medical Terminology Self-Study Course Ideal for beginners and healthcare employees seeking continuing education. Check it out!

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Advancing Your Phlebotomy Career: Tips for Finding High-Paying Jobs

WSMDA

Phlebotomy specialists must have a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to properly identify and label blood samples. Most programs last between four and eight months and cover topics such as anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and phlebotomy techniques.

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Launching Your Medical Assisting Career: A Step-by-Step Guide

MedQuest College

Step 2: Complete a Medical Assisting Program You’ll need formal training to kick off launching your Medical Assisting career. Most employers require that medical assistants complete a recognized program, which typically includes courses in anatomy, medical terminology, clinical procedures, and administrative skills.

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Key Insights to Guide You for a Successful Medical Assistant Role

New York Medical Career Training Center

Combined with the competitive salary, most medical assistants also enjoy many other benefits that include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off work, and frequent continuing education opportunities. Medical Assistant Training Programs Most of these programs take a year or two to complete.

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Medical Billing & Coding Certification in New York – Become a Certified Biller or Coder

WSMDA

Most certification exams include sections on: Medical Terminology Coding Systems (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS) Health Insurance Procedures Claims Processing/Billing Guidelines Compliance Laws and Regulations Reimbursement Methodologies Exams are computerized, time-limited (3-5 hours), and contain 100-150 multiple choice questions.