Medical assistant

the medical field has shaped my view of medicine and sparked my interest in becoming a Physician Assistant (PA) with a desire to help underserved communities, specifically the Latino community. From being a child to current day, I served as a translator for my mother whenever we had doctor visits. My mother would strive to search for providers who spoke Spanish; she felt more at ease when discussing her medical issues with a provider who spoke the same language as her. Throughout my medical…

and tasks necessary to become a doctor and I was not interested in that type of lifestyle so physician’s assistant was the next best thing for me. A physician assistants job is designed to become familiar with the patient and their medical history. They ask questions, perform medical examinations, and prepare the patients for any further processes regarding their health. A physician assistant works alongside doctors and helps them perform their job whenever they need any extra help. The…

order to effectively treat them. The dental assistant plays a major role in how the patient experiences the treatment process. “Autism is a developmental disorder that affects how information is processed in the brain by altering how nerve cells and their synapse connect and organize” (Bird and Robinson, 2012 p.458). Many believe that autism can be identifiable in a person around the age of 3. They are…

insured from either their employer or privately has increased dramatically. An additional concern becomes the issue of quality of care. The Physician Assistant actively takes part in addressing these concerns and contributing to the resolve. The implementation of the Affordable Care Act has dramatically affected the role of the Physician Assistant. It has increased demand, opportunity, enhanced scope of practice and recognition. The increase in demand arises from the increased access to more…

a dentist’s goal; an ability to create interpersonal relationships with those in need. A future in dentistry provides me a harmonious connection between science, technology and the people these are designed to help. While working as a surgical assistant in an oral and maxillofacial surgeon’s office and volunteering…

Physician Assistants play an important role in treating disease. On November 22, 2016 at Schneck Medical Center, I interviewed Bridget McGrath. Bridget works as a Physician Assistant at the hospital in the hospice area. Bridget obtained her Masters of Physician Assistant in May 2012 from Butler University. Bridget informed me about the roles, advantages, disadvantages, and problems with being a physician assistant. Bridget first talked about her role in the prevention and treatment of diseases.…

On Wednesday, September 21st, the junior and senior class of my school went to Franklinton High School—where we were introduced to post-secondary institutions such as state universities and local community colleges. I admittedly already had a fair idea of what I planned on doing after school. My “carefully thought-out plan” was this: I would go to Northshore Technical Community College in the summer to get my CNA so that I can gain the patient-care experience necessary for my later plans for…

certifying program (Medical Assisting Requirements, 2016). For Georgia, since healthcare administrators are not certified or licensed to practice, there is no certificate that is needed. However, it is highly encouraged to receive a certificate (How to Become a Medical Assistant in Georgia, 2016). While Georgia doesn’t require any specific level of training, it is also home to 28 CAAHEP-accredited and 12 ABHES-accredited medical assisting program (How to Become a Medical Assistant in Georgia,…

people that are in the dental field are called dental assistants. As a dental assistant there are many tasks that dental assistants do like prepare patients for teeth treatments, cleanings, and sterilizing instruments. Dental assistants might also assist the dentist suction equipment to clear patients ' mouths during any surgeries or dental procedures, they might also help with keeping patients dental records. Some people look at dental assistants…

The teaching assistant should be familiar with all plans and should identify and source resources required. As a teaching assistant it is important to recognise that children are individuals and as such will differ in expectation, motivation and learning styles which can be affected by factors such as culture, gender, family, peers and previous experiences. The teaching assistant supports the school and teachers to develop inclusion so that all children regardless of barriers can access the…