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Becoming A Medical Assistant (Classes to become a Medical Assistant…
Becoming A Medical Assistant
Classes to become a Medical Assistant
Medical Terminology-This class will be the key class when you are starting to learn all the terms.
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Juggling College, Life, and Career Set Up for Success!- This class is great. its very helpful for learning how to communicate, organize, and much more through out your whole college experience.
Intro to Medical Assisting-This class is great for learning everything that you will be doing as a CMA.
Anatomy & Physiology-This class is going to be difficult for me but I'm excited to learn.
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Tools needed to be a MA
Stethascope -This tool is required to have on you at all times. Taking vitals is the number 1 job that medical assistants do.
Exam Tables
Scales
Computer / Lap top
Exam Lights
Safe for important documents
EKG Machines
Skills Needed
Good communication
Interpersonal skills- Knowing how to communicate well with a wide variety of cultures and races will help with knowing the needs of the patients better.
Cooperation with others
Good Oral Comprehension-Knowing how to understand peoples ideas through spoken word is crucial to when you first meet a new patient.
Attention to Details - Being able to spot a detail when no other person can see it is a very good skill to have especially in the medical field.
Independence-Having good independence in this type of career is important since you will be working with little to no supervision t times.
Leadership-This job requires you to be able to lead when needed and offer opinions and direction.
Persistence- Being persistent is great when you need to have a task done, but you also need another person to do the other half and to keep reminding them.
Dependability-This job requires many tasks and your boss needs to know you will get them done in a timely manner and being on time.