Are you a medical assistant that is looking to get a phlebotomy certification? Receiving a phlebotomy certification provides the medical assistant with the education needed to advance in an ever-growing medical field. Medical assistants get into the medical field and stay there because they love what they do. It takes quite a knack to find[…]
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10 Benefits of Attending a Vocational School
Choosing a career early in life is imperative. However, the path towards achieving that career goal is not often straightforward. That dream to become an artist, accountant, medical assistant, computer technician, nurse, business analyst, or paralegal is available for those that attend a vocational school. Before making that decision to go to college, evaluate the[…]
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A Medical Assistant’s Role in Phlebotomy
Medical testing is often required to diagnose a patient. One of the most common tests performed by a medical assistant is a blood test. Blood tests can check for a wide range of conditions such as thyroid disorders, complete blood count totals, liver function, and kidney function. In some cases, a condition isn’t necessarily seen[…]
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DELAYED CLASSES – 12/11/18, Atlanta campuses, Day only
Due to inclement weather, ie black ice potential, all Atlanta campuses, Lilburn, Marietta, Sandy Springs, will delay day classes until 11:00am. Please be prepared to start class at 11:00am. This will not affect night schedules.
Automated Machines Helping Medical Assistants
Today, automated machines in healthcare are relieving medical assistants from routine tasks, which frequently demand time away from more urgent responsibilities. In addition, these machines make healthcare procedures less costly and safer for the patient. They can even perform surgery in tiny spots and transport hazardous substances. Automated Machines Helping Medical Assistants Automated machines perform[…]
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The LPNs Role in Improving the Quality of Care for Patients
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are important members of the healthcare team in both acute-care hospitals and long-term facilities. In both areas they may work with RNs and nursing assistants, while in long-term facilities they may also assume leadership roles. No matter where they practice LPNs can have a big impact on the quality of care[…]
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Surprising Career Options for People with an LPN Diploma
Students who pursue LPN careers carve out dependable career paths for themselves, since there is such a great need for nurses throughout healthcare. People who choose to get their LPN diploma may end up working in a more traditional setting like a hospital or doctor’s office. However, nurses may end up finding interesting careers in[…]
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Clinical Document Improvement (CDI) Trends in Medical Coding
Interested in becoming a medical billing and coding specialist? An area that a medical billing and coding specialist must work with other medical professionals to improve accuracy is clinical documentation and medical coding. Both of these elements of a medical billing and coding specialist’s job are increasingly important to health care providers as they work[…]
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How to Make a Difference as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Licensed practical nurses provide primary nursing care to their patients. They work under the guidance and authority of nurses and doctors. The LPN wants to make a difference in the lives of the patients. They promote the patient’s well-being and optimum health by preventing diseases, easing pain and promoting health. To give their best when[…]
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Using Structured Reflection to Learn from Experience: An LPN Guide
Nursing and the clinical world are full of learning experiences. Although licensed practical nurses (LPN)s undertake formal training and keep skills updated through courses, there is so much more to learning and development. With a wealth of experience to learn from one of the best ways for LPNs to be able to develop in the[…]
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