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Become a Perfect Medical Assistant!

The Easy Recepy... Not that Easy!

Wonder pill!What if I could give you an easy recipe to follow, or a wonder-pill that instantly turns you into a perfect medical assistant; would you take it?

Why, yes, of course you would! smile


A wonder-pill would be nice! But you realize: there hardly is no such thing...

Perfection: In fact, it takes hard work, interest, dedication, persistence, and a burning desire from deep within to become great at what you do. Nevertheless, you will hardly ever be perfect.

 

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As you already know, working medical assistants, as well as recent graduates from vocational training programs should seek certification as soon as possible to succeed!
 

 

Becoming A Better Medical  Student:

Even though nobody is hardly ever perfect there are several important steps one can follow to become a better student. Being prepared means knowing what to expect, which means, having a slight advantage over those who are not prepared! Here is what medical assistant students can expect in a typical medical assistant curriculum.

 

1. Anatomy and Physiology
(a) All the body systems
(b) Common pathology/diseases
(c) Diagnostic/treatment modalities

2. Medical Terminology
(a) Basic structure of medical words
(b) Word building and definitions
(c) Applications of medical terminology

3. Medical Law and Ethics
(a) Legal guidelines/requirements for healthcare providers
(b) Medical ethics and related issues
(c) Risk management

4. Psychology
(a) Basic principles
(b) Developmental stages of the life cycle
(c) Hereditary, cultural and environmental influences on behavior
(d) Mental health and applied psychology

5. Communication
(a) Principles of verbal and nonverbal communication
(b) Recognition and response to verbal and nonverbal communication
(c) Adaptations for individualized needs
(d) Applications of electronic technology
(e) Fundamental writing skills

6. Medical Assisting Administrative Procedures
(a) Basic medical office functions
(b) Bookkeeping and basic accounting
(c) Insurance and coding
(d) Facility management

7. Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures
(a) Asepsis and infection control
(b) Specimen collection and processing
(c) Diagnostic testing
(d) Patient care
(e) Pharmacology
(f) Medical emergencies
(g) Principles of radiology

8. Professional Components
(a) Personal attributes
(b) Job readiness
(c) Workplace dynamics
(d) Allied health professions and credentialing

9. Medical Assisting Externship
(a) A minimum of 160 contact hours
(b) Placement in an ambulatory healthcare setting

10. And Remember!
(a) Document all important role changes during your externship
(b) Record significant accomplishments and new skills continually
(c) Participate in career development activities, such as reading journals or newsletters
(d) Sign up for continuing education seminars and in-services