Part 1: Read and discuss the following lesson:
Exploring Careers in Medical Assisting
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to help people when they are not feeling well? One exciting job that does just that is a medical assistant! Medical assistants work in hospitals, clinics, and doctors’ offices. They play an important role in helping doctors and nurses take care of patients.
What Do Medical Assistants Do?
Medical assistants have many different tasks. They check patients’ heights and weights, take their temperatures, and ask about their health. They also help with paperwork, making sure that everything is organized and ready for the doctor’s visit. Sometimes, they even help with simple medical procedures, like giving shots or taking blood samples.
Why is This Job Important?
Medical assistants are a vital part of the healthcare team. They make sure that everything runs smoothly in the office. When patients come in, medical assistants make them feel comfortable and help answer their questions. This support helps doctors focus on taking care of their patients.
What Skills Do You Need?
To be a medical assistant, you need to be friendly and caring. You should enjoy talking to people and helping them. Being organized is also very important because you will have to keep track of many different tasks. Sometimes, medical assistants need to learn how to use special machines and tools, so being good at learning new things is helpful, too.
How Do You Become a Medical Assistant?
If you want to become a medical assistant, you usually need to finish high school. After that, you can go to a special school to learn more about medical assisting. Some schools even offer programs that let you practice what you learn in real doctors’ offices!
Conclusion
Being a medical assistant is a rewarding job. You get to help people and make a difference in their lives. If you like science, enjoy working with others, and want to be part of a team that helps people stay healthy, a career in medical assisting might be right for you! Who knows, maybe you will be a medical assistant one day!
Part 2: Research one degree and/or certificate program in this field available at Saddleback College and read an article about it:
Medical Assisting
- Administrative Medical Assistant (Certificate of Achievement)
- Clinical Medical Assistant (Certificate of Achievement)
- Comprehensive Medical Assistant (Certificate of Achievement)
- Medical Insurance Billing (Occupational Skills Award)
Articles:
- Exploring Administrative Medical Assistant Careers and Training
- Clinical Medical Assistant: Career and Training Guide
- Exploring Medical Insurance Billing Careers and Training
