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Why I should become a Medical Assistant, what are the benfits?

Becoming a medical assistant can be a rewarding career choice for several reasons:

  1. Job security: The demand for medical assistants is expected to grow significantly in the coming years.
  2. Variety of duties: Medical assistants have a diverse range of duties, including administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records, as well as clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams.
  3. Fast-paced environment: Medical assistants work in fast-paced environments, which can be challenging and exciting.
  4. Good earning potential: Medical assistants typically earn a good salary, and the earning potential can increase with experience and certification.
  5. Helping people: Medical assistants play a crucial role in the healthcare industry, and they have the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives.
  6. Advancement opportunities: Medical assistants can advance their careers by obtaining additional certifications, such as becoming a Certified Medical Office Manager.
  7. Flexibility: Medical assisting is a flexible profession, with options for full-time, part-time, and job-sharing positions.
  8. Variety of work settings: Medical assistants can work in a variety of healthcare settings, such as doctors’ offices, hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes.
  9. Personal satisfaction: Medical assisting can be a fulfilling and satisfying career, knowing that you are contributing to the healthcare of your community.
  10. Constant learning: Medical assistants are always learning, with new technologies, techniques, and treatments being developed all the time.

To become a medical assistant in the state of California, you must first complete a medical assisting program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Once you have completed the program, you can take the certification exam offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). You can also take the certification exam offered by the National Healthcare Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). Keep in mind that some employers may require certification, but it is not mandatory in the state of California.

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I feel very fortunate to take the Phlebotomy Course at Los Angeles Career College. It not only perfectly trained me, but also helped passing the exam through National Healthcareer Association. Being the test center for NHA they were very flexible in scheduling my exam around my busy schedule.

John K.
Los Angeles

I was lucky to find the Medical Assistant course with Los Angeles Career College. The knowledge and skills I was able to develop in such a short-pace learning together with extensive externship helped me enter the job market with more confidence.

Anna K.
Santa Monica

This program has been an outstanding experience for me. The professors were awesome, office staff was very friendly and helpful. With the career placement program of Los Angeles Career College, I was guaranteed an employment and started a new job right after my externship. Thank you LACC!

Tuvleen K.
North Hollywood

After years of occasional freelance jobs, I’ve decided to change my profession and start a new career in medical field. The financing opportunity that the Los Angeles Career College offered me made the course affordable to me. The stress-free learning environment made my teaching at Los Angeles Career College interesting and fun. I would recommend LACC to anyone interested in breaking into healthcare.

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