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Medical Assistants Need Lots of Compassion to work in Rheumatology
Medical Assistant Duties in Rheumatology High quality health care does not just happen. It requires the assistance of a person who can follow the directions of a doctor or a registered nurse while also making the patient feel comfortable and assured; especially at a department that deals with movement disorders. Rheumatology is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases. It is the study of rheumatism, arthritis, and other disorders of the joints, muscles, and ligaments. Notably, the ability to give the same level of attention and detail to each and every patient is a…
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Would You Like to Work as a Medical Assistant in a Weight Loss Clinic?
Medical Assistant Duties in Weight Loss Clinics Generally, Healthcare is defined by the maintenance of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment then recovery, or it means the improvement of health to cure diseases, illnesses, injuries, and other physical and mental impairments people deal with. However, a highly important and well-known branch of health care meditation is medical weight loss. Weight loss, in the context of medicine, health, and physical fitness refers to the reduction of the total body mass: the loss of fluid and body fat, or the reduction of the lean mass: bone mineral deposits, muscle,…
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How to ACE the Order of Draw
How to ACE the order of Draw Any phlebotomist who is preparing to draw someone’s blood knows the importance of the order of draw. They also know the dangerous ramifications that could adversely affect the patients’ health if the order of draw is not followed properly. What is the order of draw? Remembering the order of draw is one of the hardest tasks for even the most seasoned phlebotomist. What is the order of draw actually? Well in a nutshell, every lab test that a physician orders must go into a different color tube. Each of these tubes has an…
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Work Remotely with a Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding
What is Medical Billing and Coding? Medical billing and coding is a process of “translating” a doctor’s diagnoses to a numeric or alphanumeric code. For every injury, diagnosis, and medical procedure, there is a corresponding code. Medical billers take the information from the medical code and make a bill for the insurance company, called a claim, relating to a health care system. Many people interested in Medical billing and coding would prefer to take the certification online. Who are targeted? Medical billing and coding certificate should target a group of people who can handle the job perfectly and those who have…
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Why Become a Pharmacy Technician?
Why Become a Pharmacy Technician? In order to answer such a question, a student needs to know what the role of a is, where they work and what certificates are needed to become a Pharmacy Technician. Notably, Pharmacy Technicians are senior members of the pharmacy team whose role in the past was limited to manage and prepare the supply of medicines, get rid of the expired ones and give advice to patients and customers. However, with the massive scientific progress in the healthcare sector, their job has included several substantial tasks in the respectable places Pharmacy Technicians work at. Where…
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Medical Assistant Duties during Outbreak
Have you wondered how medical personnel are being used during the world outbreak? First of all you may want to hold on to your seat, because what you are about to read is truly inspiring. This is a time when it’s a, “all hands on deck” scenario. Meaning, that everyone with medical experience is needed on the front line. The question posed to you, if you were in the field would be, can you start an IV, do you know how to suture, are you willing to assist with a surgical procedure? They are not looking for you to say,…
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Join the Fight Against Covid-19
Join the Fight Against Covid-19 By Zainab A. CCMA, NCPT, NCIVT The sudden need for healthcare professionals after the novel coronavirus that is COVID-19 broke out here in the Unites States of America is astounding. Everywhere you look there are more and more hospitals and clinics looking for healthcare workers to help with the ongoing pandemic. Most states have shut down their businesses and mandated their stay at home orders in order to protect their citizens and reduce the amount of infected people. It is no secret that our system is currently overwhelmed and in desperate need of help. How…
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Make Time Spent in Quarantine Time Well-Spent
Make Time Spent in Quarantine Time Well-Spent By Zainab A. CCMA, NCPT, NCIVT One of the dreariest things about being stuck at home under a state-issued order is not having enough to do other than watch T.V. all day or scroll on your phone. It can be mentally exhausting to not be able to see your friends, hang-out at the local restaurant or bar, or even participate in a comforting group activity such as yoga or a spin session at the gym. One of the ways we here at Phlebotomy Career Training have been spending our quarantine is by renovating…
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Online Careers in Healthcare Skyrocket
How have you been spending your days at home? Have you thought of becoming a medical provider? Have you considered online learning? Online programs are now more in demand than ever. There is a need for more medical personnel in the field. You may be asking yourself how is it possible to get a career in healthcare online. The truth is people have been doing it for years. Just look online and see how many degrees are being offered where students do not have to attend in class on campus lectures. There are now medical schools which offer training…
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Covid 19 update for on Campus Students
Greetings Students; We at Phlebotomy Career Training understand the frustration and fear of our students during these unprecedented times. Phlebotomy Career Training must comply with the Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer’s directive to help stop the spread of the Covid 19 virus by limiting person to person contact. Beginning March 22nd, 2020 all current on campus classes will be done online. Students are to continue their studies online using their login credentials. We will be sending students links to Zoom meetings, which will be led by one of our instructors during the same time that students would meet in class.…