Medical assistants are health care providers who perform administrative and clinical tasks to support the work of medical doctors and other health professionals.[1][2] They perform routine tasks and procedures such as measuring patients' vital signs, administering medications and injections, recording information in medical records-keeping systems, preparing and handling medical instruments and supplies, and collecting and preparing specimens of bodily fluids and tissues for laboratory testing.
The term "medical assistant" may have legal status in some nations where they can be certified or registered, whereas elsewhere they may be a loosely defined group (covering related occupational titles such as ‘medical office assistant’, ‘clinical assistant’, or ‘ophthalmic assistant’). The term should not be confused with physician assistants, who may perform advanced clinical, therapeutic and surgical procedures.
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American Association of Medical Assistants
– Certification organization promoting the professional identity and stature of the medical assisting profession through education and credentialing. Covers news and events, and membership information.
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Brighton College
– DETC accredited Medical Office Specialist distance education. Request information, take a tour and enroll online.
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Medical Assistant Course Training Program by NorthWest College
– Four campus locations in Southern California: West Covina, Pomona, Pasadena, Glendale. Curriculum and admissions information.
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Medical Assistant Net
– Career direction and advice for medical assistant students and graduates including online learning resources and networking opportunities to assist professional growth.
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Medical Assistants
– Describes the nature of the work, necessary training, and employment and earning opportunities.
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PCI Health Training Center Dallas
– Offers three academic programs; Medical Assistant, Psychiatric Assistant, and Medical Office Assistant.
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