Medical Assisting is a program designed to teach students the skills and abilities essential to work in the physician's office, clinics, and other health related offices. Graduates of this program will be able to preform a variety of administrative skills in the medical office such as coding and computers. The student also will learn anatomy and physiology, basic laboratory techniques and clinical procedures relevant to patient care and servicing. Graduates from this program may find employment in entry-level positions such as receptionist, coding and insurance clerk, unit secretary, clinical application (such as taking vital signs), patient service care, phlebotomist, or administrative assistant. These types of careers are in Doctor's offices, clinics, Long Term Nursing Facilities, Regional and State Hospitals and other medical related locations.

Certified nurse aides perform routine tasks under the supervision of nursing and medical staff. CNAs monitor and record vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure. Other duties include personal care with bathing, dressing and toileting; assisting with meals; transfers and ambulation; linen changes and room organization; and safety issues following facility policies and procedures.

MA are more geared towards a doctor office involving more admisitrative work, while CNA are more geared toward patient care (acute and longterm). Both programs typically can be found at a local community college, or technical college.

chula_time said:

how much do medical assistants make annually? and do you get paid weekly? what are the requirements for becoming one?

The requirements to become one is to attend a school that offers it. It can be a tech school or a community college. I went to a tech school and it took me 8 months. If you go to a community college, I think it's a year. A community college is cheaper than a tech school. If you have any other questions you can email me about it. Hope this helps.