Lamson’s Medical Assistant Training Program
It has been true for several decades that the most consistent and well-paying jobs revolve around the medical field. A medical assistant is most likely the first person to interact with a patient in a hospital or doctor’s office, and probably the last as well. Not only do these assistants perform administrative duties such as filing, verifying insurance, answering phones, and scheduling appointments; they also carryout various preliminary medical procedures before patients see a doctor. These procedures may include: drawing blood and moving it for analysis, administering injections, taking height and weight measurements, checking blood pressure, and verifying medical records.
Medical assistant training allows students to quickly enter the workforce with an in-depth knowledge of the position that they are filling. Students are educated in multiple fields of study in order to prepare for the variety of tasks they will be undertaking. Since assistants deal with administrative and office tasks as well as medical procedures, they must be educated in both realms. The varying tasks help keep the job interesting for those who have been working in the same position for years; this variety also allows graduates to apply for jobs outside of the medical field requiring office or administrative work.
Upon graduation, students will be prepared to take the certification test to become a certified assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). This certification greatly increases the appeal of students to employers, and it is often times required for full time employment as an assistant. Not only do many offices require AAMA certification, but some recruit directly through the AAMA, meaning that those certified directly through AAMA are more likely to find a position in their field of interest.
Enrolling in Lamson is the first step towards a medical career. Medical assistant training involves information regarding the human body and its’ anatomy as well as an organizational background including some insurance policy regulations. Courses can generally be completed quickly, and students can be on their way to a profession in which they have a chance to better their lives of those they serve. The value of an education for a profession in medicine is incomparable to most other forms of higher education. The medical field is the most sought after in the professional world, and with an education from Lamson, students will be fully prepared to become certified members of a nationally recognized association that could help them secure lifelong employment. So call Lamson today so you can get your medical assistant training started!
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