April 29, 2015
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April 29, 2015
Why is there Growing Demand for Massage Therapists?
Natural, Preventative Care and Aging Population Behind Industry Growth By all indications, massage isn’t just a healing practice; it’s big business! According to IBISWorld, a leading resource for business intelligence, massage therapy was an $11.7 billion industry in the United States in 2014. Demand is expected to increase for the foreseeable future, which will lead to […]April 29, 2015
Medical Assistants Career Outlook
The Outlook is Good for People Training As Medical Assistants According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for medical assistants is projected to grow 29% from 2012 to 2022, which makes it one of the fastest growing job titles in one of the fasting growing industries. U.S. News & World Report publishes an annual […]April 29, 2015
Consider Medical Assistant Training
In its annual “100 Best Jobs” report, U.S. News and World Report, medical assistant ranked #71. Jobs are judged on criteria including job growth, median salary, job prospects, employment rate, stress level and work-life balance. First Institute keeps class sizes small so you can get personalized instruction when you need it. Financial aid is availableApril 29, 2015
Four Reasons Why Demand for Medical Assistants is Increasing
Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks for health care providers, including private practices, clinics and hospitals. To succeed in a medical assisting career, they must be detail-oriented, analytical, and able to effectively communicate with staff and patients. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the number of medical assistant jobs will increase by 29% […]April 27, 2015
Medical Assistant Interview Questions
Five questions you may be asked in a job interview The worst part about a medical assisting job interview is the nervousness of not knowing what to expect. The good news is while there are a lot of variables in play for a job interview, depending on your specialty and the medical facility, there are […]April 27, 2015
On the Job Medical Assisting Skills
On the job experience is important when it comes to a medical assisting career. You’ll learn a lot during medical assisting career training, but there are certain skills you won’t truly develop until you’re working. If you are considering a career in medical assisting, or you are in a training program already, these traits are very important […]April 27, 2015
A day in the life in a Medical Assisting career
There really is no “typical day” for a professional medical assistant. Your duties can vary depending on the healthcare facility you choose to work for, your specialty, and even the job description given to you from your employer. The balance of responsibilities can shift between clinical and administrative on any given day. Even then, a lotApril 27, 2015
Medical Assisting Organization
Students and alumni of First Institute’s Medical Assistant program should consider joining a medical assisting professional organization to keep up to date with industry trends, regulations and professional advancement. In the medical assisting field, the American Registry of Medical Assistants is one of the more widely recognized certifying organizations. As a national registry, the non-profit […]April 27, 2015
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