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CNA vs. Medical Assistant

Know the Differences in Duties, Requirements, Salary, and Job Outlook Once you acquire the education and skills to become a Medical Assistant (MA), you’ll discover you have many career options and types of facilities where you can work—like hospitals, outpatient centers, and physician’s offices. But you may not realize that becoming an MA can also […]

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How to Pass the PMAC Exam

Advance Your Medical Assisting Career by Earning the Podiatric Medical Assistant Certification Medical Assistants (MAs) can often find better jobs—or advance the position they already have—by earning optional certifications. Certification shows they possess the knowledge and skills needed to excel at their job. Some employers require these credentials for all new MAs. You’ll also find […]

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How to Pass the NCMA Exam

Advance Your Medical Assisting Career by Earning the National Certified Medical Assistant Certification Medical Assistants (MAs) can improve their new job prospects and opportunities for promotion by earning certification. Plus, only specified state licensed professionals can perform important functions like entering radiology, medication, and lab orders into the computerized provider order entry system. Many MAs […]

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How to Pass the CMA Exam

Advance Your Medical Assisting Career by Earning the Certified Medical Assistant Certification In the Medical Assisting field, there are several certifications that, although optional, can help prepare Medical Assistants (MAs) to secure the best jobs in the field. In addition, certification demonstrates to healthcare employers that an MA has acquired the knowledge and skills they need to […]

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How to Pass the CCMA Exam

Advance Your Medical Assisting Career by Earning the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Medical Assistants (MAs) can often find better jobs and advance their careers by earning optional certifications. Certification can demonstrate to potential healthcare employers that they possess the knowledge and skills needed to excel at their job. Some employers require these credentials for […]

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How to Pass the RMA Exam

Advance Your Medical Assisting Career by Earning the Registered Medical Assistant Certification Medical Assistants (MAs) can often find better jobs and advance their careers by earning optional certifications. Certification can demonstrate that they possess the knowledge and skills needed to excel at their job. Some employers require these credentials for all new MAs. The Registered […]