Why we offer medical assistant programs in California (Hint: we did a lot of listening.)
As anyone who uses public transportation can tell you, career training of all kinds is on the rise all over the U.S., and that includes medical assistant programs in California. People are abandoning the idea of liberal arts education, favoring something that can get them into the job market sooner and, more importantly, get them […]
4 Ways to Get a Higher Medical Assistant Salary California
In any field, you risk getting paid less than you’re worth. As a medical assistant, this can happen too, but with strategic choices in your jobs, you can boost your earning potential and enjoy a higher medical assistant salary. Here are four key ways to achieve that. 1. Get a Strong Education The foundation of […]
What is the job of a medical assistant?
Prospective students often ask, “What is the job of a medical assistant?” A better question might be, “What are the responsibilities of a medical assistant?” or “How can I build a career as a medical assistant?” Medical assistants do not perform just one task. They use a broad range of clinical and administrative skills to […]
What is medical ethics, anyway?
If you’ve read our program descriptions, you know that many of ACHT’s programs include discussions of medical ethics. But what does “medical ethics” mean? Here’s a little background information. History of Medical Ethics You may have heard of the Hippocratic Oath, which is thought to be written by the ancient Greek natural philosopher Hippocrates. New […]
A Day in the Life of a Medical Administrative Assistant
Of all the programs we offer at ACHT, our Medical Administrative Assistant program probably prepares you for the most variable set of working conditions and job descriptions. In this blog post, we’ll do our best to give you a picture of what it’s like to work as a medical administrative assistant. Medical administrative assistants are […]
A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant
Thinking of training to be a medical assistant at ACHT but not sure what you’re up against? We’ve done the work for you: read on to learn, step by step, what it’s like to be a medical assistant. You’re a medical assistant working for a specialist, let’s say an optometrist. That makes you an optometric […]
Qualifications to Become a Medical Assistant
These days, medical assistants are in high demand. So, it is very much essential to know about the qualifications that one needs to have in order to become a medical assistant. Let us take a look at the various possible streams that a person can choose, or the various courses that a person can choose […]
How to Become a Medical Assistant
At the preliminary stage it is crucial to understand the designation “Medical Assistant”. He/she is a degree certified individual capable of assisting doctors and nurses, physicians in their routine medical procedures. It is basically co-ordination of simple tasks assigned by the head and the chores require efficiency. Mostly you will find medical assistants working in […]