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Thomas Jefferson’s Assistant: “Napoleon, Thomas Jefferson will see you now”. Napoleon: “Merci.” Napoleon enters the oval office. Napoleon: “Bonjour, ca va?” Thomas Jefferson: “I’m doing fine. However, if you would not mind, could we speak in English?” Napoleon: “That is fine with me.” Thomas Jefferson: “Now, I presume you are here to discuss the purchase of The Louisiana Territory?” Napoleon: “Oui, of course, what else would we be here to do? Declare war or something?” (laughs) Thomas…

For this assignment I had the opportunity to interview a medical assistant, Brandy Scott. She currently works for the University Physician Group in Dearborn Michigan. Her contact number is (313) 429-7859. She has been in the medical field for more than 5 years and when asked to describe her overall experience, she says that it has been very rewarding. Before beginning the interview I explained some of the main points that have interested me from the course thus far and based my questions off…

The career I am going to school for is to be a physical therapist assistant (PTA). I have known about this career since my sophomore year in high school. During a baseball game I fractured my left wrist while sliding into third base. Soon after, I had to have surgery on my wrist because of the way it bent when I was sliding into the base. When I got my cast off the doctor insisted I go to a physical therapist to help me move my wrist and make it stronger. While I was there I soon realized their…

Critical thinking is not only a process, but a skill that develops over the course of a person’s life. Dr. Linda Elder, the Assistant Director of the Center for Critical Thinking, created a stage theory of critical thinking development that defines critical thinking into six stages. In reference to the article by Linda Elder and Richard Paul “Critical Thinking Development: A Stage Theory,” I believe that stage four, the practicing thinker, best represents my development as a thinker. As…

rotator cuff, and knees that suffice it to say, do not fit together correctly. We, as medical assistants try to prevent this kind of pain for a patient, although we are unable to prevent it for ourselves. I will also share with you the interest, requirements, and the skills that are necessary for this career. Interest Of course, I could list all of the same cliché reasons for wanting to be a medical assistant, but I will try to refrain. I have constantly been considered a “fixer.” When my…

What does it take to have a career as a Medical Assistant? Many people want a career in the medical field because it can be very rewarding. You can have great benefits and the benefit of helping make others feel better. Staying driven and stay focused will improve your chances of obtaining this. A lot of people want the good things that come with this career but, they are not always willing to put in the work. Becoming a medical assistant requires you to be dedicated, service oriented, and…

Medical Assistants have essential roles in physician offices, working directly with patients and doctors; they must provide clinical care to patients and fulfill administrative duties in the office. To pursue a career as a Medical Assistant a person will need to be flexible, versatile, responsible, sensible, disciplined, and knowledgeable and show empathy and compassion. Many people choose their career path in the healthcare industry for numerous of reasons whether it be financial stability,…

alongside many healthcare professionals and the most meaningful interactions I see, in my opinion, are between the physician assistants and the patients. Physician assistants are there every step of the patients diagnosis, treatment, and healing and through this involvement they change the patients’ lives. For me nothing would be more rewarding than becoming a physician assistant and providing care to patients so that they may live their lives to the fullest, just like the young boy in…

What’s my career choice you ask? Well I want to be an Administrative Assistant. That’s the person who sits behind the front desk at a hospital, clinic, dentist office, a school, prison you can even work for travel agencies. I know it sounds fun and easy right? Well that may be correct but you also have to understand that the things we see in this field gets real, and what I mean by that is; the charts we see happened and cannot be taken back. You’ll see murder scenes, rape victims (young and…

These two men did not always walk in lock-step, their different backgrounds lay the foundation for their major difference between the two Roosevelts, that is their views on foreign policy. Both of the President’s unique past experiences would be the biggest factor in their ensuing political ideologies. Teddy Roosevelt was a sickly child, stricken with childhood asthma. He was often found indoors because of this affliction. Being a slight boy fueled TR’s need to overcome weakness. He became…