Julie Flaatten Elected as Secretary-Treasurer of AAMA
At the recent 57th annual conference of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Julie Flaatten CMA (AAMA), RN, EMT-B was elected as the new Secretary-Treasurer for 2013 to 2015.Flaatten...
View ArticleLee College Healthcare Program Info Event on Dec 4th
If you live near Baytown Texas (see the service area map below) and you're looking for information on Healthcare training programs, then the December 4th information session at Lee College might be...
View ArticleWorking with Non-vaccinating Families
At some point in your career, you are bound to come across a non-vaccinating family. These families present a challenge. The following information is provided so you can best help families on the fence...
View ArticleTop Five Characteristics Of A Stellar Online Healthcare Program
The increasing availability and popularity of online college courses has allowed many students to boost their marketability in the modern job market. In the medical field, these opportunities can often...
View ArticleAssessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry Program Now Available
The new rules regarding who can enter medication, radiology, and laboratory orders into the electronic health record (EHR) and have such entry count toward meeting the meaningful use thresholds under...
View ArticleAmputee Medical Assistant
If you think all that study, externships, and sitting for exams to become a medical assistant is hard, wait 'till you see the amazing Kiera Brinkley!Ms Brinkley, from Portland Oregon, is about to sit...
View ArticleMedical Assistant to RN - What Does it Take?
I received an email this week asking about what's involved in transitioning from Medical Assistant to RN (Registered Nurse).Because this question and others like it keep coming up, I'm going to address...
View ArticleExample Cover Letter for Medical Assistant Job Applications
So now that you've finished writing your resume, you need a cover letter to go with it when applying for jobs.This isn't as daunting as it may seem at first, so keep reading and you'll find out all you...
View ArticleThe New York Times on Medical Assistant Education Programs
If you're currently trying to decide on which Medical Assistant College Program you should attend, then you shouldn't miss this article by Kevin Carey in the New York Times.The author suggests that the...
View ArticleFirst Aid During World War 1: A Fight For Progress
In honor of the 11th minute of the 11th hour on the 11th day of November 1918, we have a guest post from Time Jones about first aid during WWI.The Great War of 1914-18 is to this day remembered as a...
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