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What is a Phlebotomist? 6 Answers!
Many people interact with a phlebotomist at several points in their lives, yet questions about what a phlebotomist is and what services a phlebotomist provides linger. Complicating matters is the fact that a phlebotomist does a lot. This makes a brief description inadequate for all but the most basic inquiries. That’s why we’ve assembled the following multiple answers to the question of what is a phlebotomist. Let’s get busy answering it! Answer #1 A phlebotomist is a medical professional that draws someone’s blood. The drawn blood is used for: Tests that may reveal, among other things, how well a person’s…
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Becoming a Virtual Medical Assistant
Becoming a medical assistant carries many upsides. Those upsides include a strong job market, competitive pay, and point of entry to the healthcare industry. Thanks to the accelerated pace of technological change, there’s another reason for becoming a medical assistant. It’s a reason that did not — and could not — exist a generation ago. The reason? The opportunity to become a virtual medical assistant. As a virtual medical assistant, there’s no insurmountable barrier to supporting a practice anywhere in the country. Virtual Medical Assistant Duties Virtual medical assistants can handle more responsibilities than you may think, including: Reviewing or…
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And the Winner is!
We would like to congratulate our Medical Assistant, EKG and Patient Care Technician Student Ms. Brianna Reyes for winning the coloring contest for the best heart diagram. Ms. Reyes, received $50.00 in prize money from Phlebotomy Career Training. Not only did everyone do a great job in coloring their heart diagrams, but they learned a lot about heart and the blood circulation as well. Ms. Brianna Reyes, is a great student and has many ambitions. We are very happy that she decided to come to learn at Phlebotomy Career Training. Great Job Brianna!
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What Do Medical Assistants Make?
For nearly all of us, graduating from school — whether high school, college, or beyond — means graduating to a full-time job. The goal is to find a job we enjoy and find personally fulfilling. Being a medical assistant checks both of those boxes for many thousands of professionals every year. One reason is likely the competitive pay the role offers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts medical assistant pay per year at $33,610. That’s the median pay, which means half of the medical assistants earned more than that while half earned less. Additional Medical Assistant Pay Information A closer…
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Library of Congress Awards Copyright to all of PCT’s Materials
Great news! Phlebotomy Career Training has been awarded copyright on ALL training materials which have been used in class over the last 10 years, including all written work, such as Therapeutic Communication, Phlebotomy handouts, Phlebotomy book, and all online work is now licensed and copyrighted property. This also includes all tests, exams, videos, and much more. We are very pleased to be able to shout the good news to all our students both in class and online. Students can be assured of the originality of their instructors’ works and long arduous hours of painstaking attention to detail to help build…
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How to Become a Medical Assistant in 2019
Medical assistants drive healthcare forward. A medical assistant may be the first person to greet a patient to a physician’s office, the last one to wave goodbye, and, between that time, a key player on the team that keeps the practice humming along. If you’re considering a career as a medical assistant, you’re in the right place! We’ll break down the job, from its description and responsibilities to pay and career potential. Let’s get started! What a Medical Assistant Does Administrative and clerical work courses through every medical establishment today. Annual physician visits top more than 990 million each year.…
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Top 5 Highest Paying Medical Careers That Don’t Require a Bachelor’s Degree
The average student loan borrower is in debt to the tune of nearly $40,000. That amount of money could represent the down payment on a house. Instead, it’s a financial albatross weighing down the aspirations of millions of college graduates. If you’re reading the headlines about the nation’s growing student loan debt and wondering if you’ll be in the same boat, we have good news. Not only can you avoid burdening yourself — even your family — with so much debt, but you can also get an education that places you in one of today’s strongest fields: healthcare. Here are…
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How to Prepare for an Online Class Like a Superstar
Online courses have changed the landscape of education across the country. Everyone now has access to the training they need to launch a new career or further the one they have. If you’ve never taken an online class, it might help to put together a strategy that’ll help you succeed. In some ways, the prep you need for an online course is similar to the prep you’d need to perform in a hit show. With that in mind, let’s channel your inner superstar and get you ready for your online class! Set the Stage No performance can happen until the…
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How to Draw Blood Like a Pro
Looking for an inside take on how to draw blood like a pro? If you’re beginning your journey to becoming a phlebotomist — or considering embarking on one — this overview of drawing blood like a pro will help prep you for peak performance. Prep Your Supplies One of the most important points to keep in mind is that a safe and effective blood draw begins before the phlebotomist approaches a patient. Nowhere is this more evident than in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) blood draw guidelines — much of which discusses preparation and supplies more so than the blood…
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Become a Medical Assistant in 6 weeks with our MA fast track training program
Become a Medical Assistant in 6 Weeks Accelerated Medical Assistant Programs become a medical assistant in 6 weeks You’ve decided you want a career in the medical field, but you know that medical careers require extensive training. You are the type of person who wants things done NOW! You don’t want to spend years in school. What do you do? Consider becoming a medical assistant. You will be working with patients, doctors, physician assistants and other staff members as needed. Training for most medical professions takes years, however, you can become a medical assistant in just six weeks. Many vocational…