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Medical Assistant vs Nurse Aide: Which Career Path Suits You?

The two careers aren’t the same, and you need to understand the difference between a medical assistant and a nurse aide. Here is everything you need to know: What Is a Medical Assistant? Medical assistants undertake administrative and clinical tasks in physicians’ offices, hospitals, and other health care facilities. Depending on the size, location, and […]

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5 Study Tools for Allied Health Students

The allied health care workforce plays an integral role in providing quality health care through diagnostic evaluation and treatment of health conditions. If you are currently enrolled in an allied health program, these study tools for allied health students can help you achieve success. 5 Study Tools for Allied Health Students Picmonic Picmonic for General […]

By Heather Zielinski

Medical Assistant Students Join COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts

Austin, TX – Southern Careers Institute (SCI) prides itself on giving students hands-on training in preparation for employment in their chosen field of study. Recently, SCI students in the medical assistant program at the Austin campus had the opportunity to work with IDEA Public Schools to administer COVID-19 vaccines to the community. Due to their […]

By Heather Zielinski

American Heart Month 2021: 15 Reasons to Love Your Heart [Infographic]

Are you showing your heart enough love? February is American Heart Month 2021. And it’s time to reflect on your heart-healthy habits. Heart health is the key to living a long and healthy life, so you can celebrate heart health month until you hit 100 (or even older!). If you’re looking for ways to celebrate […]

By Heather Zielinski

Why Medical Terminology is Important

Medical terminology is used every day throughout the healthcare industry by doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and medical assistants. It is also used by billing specialists and medical coders as well as insurance companies to document conditions, process claims, and enable patients to apply for their insurance coverage. Healthcare terminology is important for three key reasons: First, […]

By SCI Administrator

Do Hospitals Hire Medical Assistants?

Careers in healthcare are always in great demand. Considered front-line workers, those with jobs in the medical field are essential employees. Pharmacy technicians, medical billers and coders, and medical office specialists can all find employment in hospitals. But, what about medical assistants? Can medical assistants work in hospitals or are they limited to offices and […]

By SCI Administrator

Can Medical Assistants do EKGs: How to Perform an EKG Test

Are you looking for a career as a medical assistant? Well, here’s what you need to know about medical assistants and EKGs. If you’ve ever wanted to pursue the profession of medical assistant, you may have wondered to yourself, “Can medical assistants do EKGs?” Before answering that question, however, it’s important to understand what an EKG […]

By SCI Administrator

Healthcare and Hospital Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree

Why Enter The Medical Field? Before looking at the specific positions you’d like to pursue, it’s important to understand why you may want to enter the medical field at all. There are a number of reasons why it’s a very promising career path no matter what type of career you pursue in healthcare. Reasons to […]

By SCI Administrator

How To Choose A Medical Career Path

You may know that you want to work in the medical field, but maybe you’re not sure how to choose a medical career specialty. With so many options, making the right decision can seem difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Look at your strengths, your skills, how much schooling you are interested in, and […]

By SCI Administrator

How to Get an Entry-Level Hospital Job

Right now, jobs offered in health care are stable and well-paying. Here, we will take a look at the training necessary for you to get an entry-level hospital job. The best way to get an entry-level job at a hospital is to have job-specific training. Southern Careers Institute offers a variety of programs in the medical […]

By SCI Administrator

How Long Does A Medical Assistant Certification Take?

Many employers require medical assistant certification before they will consider job applicants. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential is offered through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and is a national certification. So how do you receive your CMA, medical assistant certification and how long does it take? Certified Medical Assistant Training To […]

By SCI Administrator

Flexible Career Options For Medical Assistants

Work as a medical assistant can be rewarding, lucrative, and easier to achieve than you might think. There is an abundance of work in hospitals and the arena of patient care, creating plenty of options for medical assistants. Entering the medical field as an assistant is a smart career move as there are more careers […]

By SCI Administrator

Can Medical Assistants Draw Blood?

Medical assistants are professionals who perform dual roles in a medical facility. They fill in and perform clinical tasks for nurses, doctors and more. When not performing specific clinical tasks, can medical assistants draw blood or handle an assortment of administrative duties? Most hospitals, doctors’ offices, medical clinics, and community health centers find that medical […]

By SCI Administrator

Can A Medical Assistant Become An Office Manager?

Yes! If your goal is to become an office manager, you will be delighted to know that educators in the medical field list office manager as the most common career advancement seen among medical assistants. Because medical assistants already have hands-on experience with doctors, patients, equipment, and office procedures, the transition to healthcare office manager […]

By SCI Administrator

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