As a practical nurse (PN), you have a wide range of responsibilities each day. With the fast pace and high demands of a medical environment, it can be easy to forget to take time for yourself. But prioritizing self-care and managing stress are important for medical professionals. Prism Career Institute trains practical nurses at its
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How Medical Assistants Make Online Appointments Run Smoothly
While telemedicine technology has been available for years, telehealth appointments have drastically increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports that telehealth visits increased from about 840,000 in 2019 to over 50 million in 2020. Evidence suggests that medical assistants play a part in the success of
What Is a Medical Administrative Assistant?
A medical assistant is a healthcare professional who helps doctors and nurses provide patient care. Medical assistants work in all kinds of settings, from hospitals and urgent care facilities to family practices and specialist offices. Medical assistants often are cross-trained to perform both administrative and clinical duties. Prism Career Institute trains medical assistants at its
What Are Electronic Medical Records and How Do They Relate To Medical Assistants?
Digitized medical records have helped change and improve the healthcare industry. This modern recordkeeping method has improved the quality of care, reduced medical errors, and improved communication among providers. As part of their administrative duties, medical assistants work closely with these records to ensure patients receive proper, efficient care. Prism Career Institute, offering medical assistant
HIPAA: Understanding Patient Confidentiality and How It Relates to Medical Assistants
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has helped change the healthcare industry by ensuring sensitive health information is shared securely. Medical assistants need to be aware of HIPAA laws to ensure their patients’ information is handled properly. Prism Career Institute offers a comprehensive medical assistant program in Cherry Hill and West Atlantic City
4 Tips to Make PN Training Easier
Studying for your practical nursing (PN) exam is time-consuming, but it’s a necessary part of your training as a practical nursing student. At Prism Career Institute, we strive to help our students succeed and reach their true potential, and we understand how tough it can be to balance work, school, and social life. Here, we
Career Path Advancement Options for Medical Assistants
Whether you’re a medical assistant looking to step into a leadership role or looking to become an instructor to new medical assisting students, there are opportunities for all medical assistants to advance and thrive in a long-term career. Prism Career Institute offers a comprehensive Medical Assistant training program to better prepare our students for the
How to Build Experience as an Entry-Level Medical Assistant
Congratulations – you’ve decided to pursue a career as a medical assistant. You may be wondering how you can gain experience that will help you land the job of your dreams. Medical assistants are healthcare professionals who work alongside doctors and nurses in a wide range of clinical settings. If you’re not sure how to
How Long Does it Take to Become a PN?
Practical nurses (PNs) provide valuable, life-saving medical services in healthcare facilities around the globe. To become a PN, you’ll need to train through a practical nursing program. Once you’ve completed your training, you’ll need to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). Here, Prism Career Institute describes how long it takes to
3 Things to Remember Your First Day in a Medical Assistant Externship
At Prism Career Institute, we offer an in-depth medical assistant program that includes a 160-hour externship that’s designed to prepare students for a healthcare career. An externship is an integral part of any medical assistant training program as it gives you real-world experience in the field. This is an exciting time and one where you