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Medical Assisting Video Introduction
https://youtu.be/7wXj4yH2cBk
You treat a disease: You win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you win – no matter the outcome.
- Patch Adams
2018 Medical Assisting Video Introduction - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
2018 Medical Assisting Video Introduction - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Clinical Medical Assisting 2018 Medical Assisting Video Introduction https://youtu.be/7wXj4yH2cBk You treat a disease: You win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you win no matter the outcome. -Patch Adams Do you have what it
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Do you have what it takes to become a medical assistant?
You’ll need to be:
Attentive Communicative Assertive Knowledgeable Conscientious Patient Professional Compassionate Organized Respectful Discreet
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What will be Covered?
What is a Medical Assistant?
Clinical tasks include:
Taking medical histories Preparing patients for examination Collecting laboratory specimens Drawing blood Removing sutures
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Career Pathways MA is just the Beginning!
Healthcare Interpreting
Interprets oral or sign language Translates written text Listens to speakers statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems. Complies terminology and information
Salary Range: $3,083-$4,923 Median $4,175 Faster than average – 21.4% American River College
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Pathways into Other Fields…
Full list of Occupations located Online at RAS Website
Occupation
Salary Median
Certified Nursing Assistant Median $2,761 License Vocational Nurse Median $2,629 Anesthesiologist Assistant Median $9,329 Biotechnology Median $3,317
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Pay
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Job Outlook
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Steps to Success in Your New MA Career
Earn a certificate of Completion from RAS Keep improving your English Writing and Communication Skills First Aid and CPR--Offered during the course TB Test--Student Responsibility DOJ Fingerprinting and Clearance to work in Sutter or Kaiser In Class Hours + Externship = RAS Certificate of Completion Practice Take the National MA Certification (Paid for by the Student)
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CCMA EXAM
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Enrollment Steps for the Spring 2018 CMA
- 1. Bring your full registration packet to RAS on November 30, 2017 at 4:00 pm!
- 2. ID card
- 3. Provide copy/proof of High School completion
- 4. Tuition payment options: cash, money order, check or credit/debit card
- 5. Check your calendar! Class is 18 weeks with up to 8 Saturdays
- 6. Be prepared to pass fingerprinting and work in local medical offices at
least 12 hours a week
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