April 17, 2021
NCSB Webinars The board offers webinars that give test-takers an overview of the exam each year. This can serve as an ideal way to acquaint yourself with how the exam works and begin your studies. Nursing School This blog offers a timeless study tool: mnemonics. Use this classic memorization method to nail down concepts in basic care […]
April 16, 2021
COVID-19 NCLEX UPDATE As COVID-19 spreads across the U.S., the virus has affected nearly every aspect of life, including NCLEX testing. While all test centers stopped administering the exam in March, now a select number will operate until July. These testing centers will open under strict social distancing guidelines in major metropolitan areas due to an increased […]
April 15, 2021
Meet Sergio T – Sumner College Practical Nursing Graduate. Read his story
April 13, 2021
CNMs work in a variety of practice settings including hospitals, community clinics, and birthing centers. While their primary role centers on women’s healthcare during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, CNMs provide primary care, gynecological care, and family planning services for women throughout their reproductive years and menopause. Some CNM responsibilities are listed below: Primary […]
April 12, 2021
MAs can find employment with only a high school diploma. However, many go on to pursue postsecondary training or education to better prepare themselves for the role. Candidates can find one-year certificate or diploma programs or two-year associate degrees at vocational schools and community colleges. These programs often include courses on record keeping and insurance coding, in […]
April 11, 2021
Thanks to an aging population demanding more medical care, the healthcare industry as a whole continues to grow much faster than average. The BLS projects that healthcare support occupations could grow by 17% from 2018-28, and the MA profession could grow even faster than that. In fact, the BLS projects that the number of medical assistants may increase […]
April 10, 2021
While all MAs work in the healthcare industry, some specific fields and settings pay higher salaries than others. Outpatient care centers are among the most lucrative settings, offering an average medical assistant salary of about $36,810 per year. Hospitals, physician’s offices, and chiropractic offices also ranked in the top four industries for MAs. Shared from NurseJournal.org
April 3, 2021
Medical assistants work in essential entry-level positions in the healthcare industry. They handle different tasks, including administrative duties like filling out patient paperwork, coding insurance forms, scheduling appointments, and organizing lab testing. MAs also take on clinical tasks, such as performing basic lab tests, changing wound dressings, or preparing patients for x-rays. According to the Bureau of Labor […]
April 3, 2021
AR tools will see a massive boost in 2021 after a year in which its star grew. Here are some more trends that are poised to make 2021 a meaningful year for healthcare. Covid-19 has impacted all of our lives and forced us to adapt – especially MedTech. Recent MedTech innovations have resulted in better communication and […]
April 3, 2021
Meet Aliana K – a Sumner College Graduate, in Practical Nursing. Read her story
April 3, 2021
Join us on April 10th at the NACAS Virtual College Fair – All Online – from Noon to 4:00pm. Visit with admission rep, financial aid experts and nursing school specialists and learn more about Sumner College’s nursing classes and the great career opportunities that await a nursing school graduate in Portland, Oregon. Register today by […]
March 30, 2021
If you’re looking to start your career in the healthcare sector, why not consider getting your medical assistant certification? With quick training, lucrative salaries, and excellent job growth, this allied health profession is an excellent route for people who are new to healthcare or who already have hands-on experience. 1. This Is a Quick Certification That […]
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As COVID-19 spreads across the U.S., the virus has affected nearly every aspect of life, including NCLEX testing. While all test centers stopped administering the exam in March, now a select number will operate until July. These testing centers ...
Candidates can find one-year certificate or diploma programs or two-year associate degrees at vocational schools ...
Outpatient care centers are among the most lucrative settings, offering an average medical assistant salary of about $36,810 per year. Hospitals, physician’s offices, ...
Covid-19 has impacted all of our lives ...
Quick Facts: Medical Assistants
2019 Median Pay
$34,800 per year
$16.73 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education
Postsecondary non-degree award
Work Experience in a Related Occupation
None
On-the-job Training
None
Number of Jobs, 2019
725,200
Job Outlook, 2019-29
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Now more than ever, medical assistants are in high demand, with job growth of about 23% between 2019 ...
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Editor’s note: This is an early release of an article that will appear in the March 2021 issue of American Nurse Journal. This article is shared on the Sumner College blog from American Nurse.
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