Phlebotomy is a crucial component of modern healthcare, encompassing everything from routine blood draws to IV fluid setups. This skill demands precision, experience, and a thorough understanding to ensure safety and accuracy. At Prism Career Institute, our Medical Assistant program equips students with the phlebotomy skills necessary for a successful healthcare career. Here’s an overview
Latest News
Expectations of Medical Assistants in the OB/GYN Field
Medical assistants play a crucial role in improving a patient’s experience. Whether by greeting patients at the front desk, assisting with paperwork, or helping doctors during exams, medical assistants ensure that treatment runs smoothly. They do the same and may do more when serving in an OB/GYN office. Prism Career Institute offers a Medical Assistant
Evidence-Based Practice: What Every Nursing Student Needs to Know
In healthcare, your goal is always to provide the most effective care. Many settings use evidence-based practice to achieve this end. At Prism Career Institute, students in our Practical Nursing program receive a well-rounded education that includes evidence-based practice. Here, we explore what this concept means, its benefits, and how it is implemented in healthcare
Medical Assisting vs. Nursing: Which Is Right for You?
The healthcare industry is always looking for people to join their field, so if you are interested in working with patients, look into the programs at Prism Career Institute. Located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Prism Career Institute offers a medical assistant program and a practical nursing program. They also have day and evening programs
Why Ophthalmic Medical Assistants Make More Money
If you enjoy working with people and have a passion for eye health, a career as an ophthalmic medical assistant could be for you. Ophthalmology is a medical field that focuses on treating and managing disorders of the eye. Just like other fields in healthcare, medical assistants are needed in optometrist’s and ophthalmologist’s offices across
Beyond Hospitals: Where Else Can Medical Assistants Work?
Medical assistants serve as crucial members of healthcare teams. These professionals perform several clinical and administrative tasks to support physicians and nursing staff. The role provides a wide range of desirable benefits, including employment opportunities like primary and pediatric medical assisting, as well as roles in more unique settings. Prism Career Institute offers a medical
You Could Be a Plastic Surgery Medical Assistant
In the realm of healthcare, several roles work together to provide reliable care to patients and their families. Medical assistants are key players on healthcare teams. Their skills are needed in a variety of medical settings, including plastic surgery. Plastic surgery medical assistants juggle a wide range of responsibilities to support plastic surgeons and maintain
Important Questions When Considering Medical Assistant Programs
Now that you’ve decided to pursue the role of medical assistant, the next step in your journey is finding the right program. Choosing the right medical assistant program is an investment in yourself and your future. Such a decision requires proper consideration. Prism Career Institute offers a medical assistant program at campus locations in Philadelphia,
Prism Career Institute Success Stories: Meet a Medical Assistant Program Graduate
At Prism Career Institute, we love celebrating the success of our students. Elizabeth is a graduate of our medical assistant program. In this program, students can develop valuable skills that are needed across a wide spectrum of employment opportunities in healthcare. As a medical trade school, Prism Career Institute is dedicated to preparing our students
How Much Does a Travel Nurse Make?
A job as a traveling nurse can be exciting, as it offers a unique opportunity to travel and visit other states and countries. It can also lead to higher-paying positions as a practical nurse (PN). Those who graduate from the Practical Nursing program at Prism Career Institute, with campuses in Philadelphia, PA, and Cherry Hill