If you wish to pursue a career as a medical assistant, consider participating in an externship while enrolled in a training program. Externships allow students in medical assistant programs to temporarily work in a clinic and gain hands-on experience. By taking part in an externship, students become better-rounded and better prepared for job placement upon
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Want To Do Something Meaningful? Try Nursing
People looking for a rewarding career where they know that they are making an impact should consider nursing. A Practical Nursing (PN) program can get you started on your journey toward a meaningful career. Prism Career Institute offers practical nursing programs at our campuses in Cherry Hill and West Atlantic City, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA.
Vivian Bettis Outlines Career Services Offered at Prism Career Institute
At Prism Career Institute, our goal has always been to prepare students and help guide them along their journey to a rewarding career of their choice. We accomplish this by providing career-oriented programs and education led by outstanding instructors. Another way is through our Career Services Department. “We are committed to helping students be successful
What Is a Clinical Medical Assistant?
You may have heard about the rising demand for medical assistants. But did you know that medical assistants specialize? Some medical assistants concentrate their knowledge and skills within specific medical fields, such as pediatrics or ophthalmology. Some medical assistants work administratively, utilizing office equipment to help organize patients and staff. Clinical medical assistants work directly
What Are the Prerequisites for Prism Career Institute’s Medical Assistant Program?
Before you fill out an application to enroll in a medical assistant program, make sure you meet the school’s requirements for acceptance. These vary by school and are set up to ensure that classmates are all starting around the same level of preparation and aptitude. Once you meet these prerequisites, apply for admission, and are
Medical Assistants Aren’t Likely to be Replaced by Robots
None of us can foretell the future with any accuracy, but we all know there is a trend to automate tasks. Robots are used in manufacturing, agriculture, scientific research, and the military. Healthcare is another arena where robots are being developed. But can they replace medical assistant jobs? We don’t think so. Prism Career Institute,
How Medical Assistants Build Patient Trust
One of the most important elements of any interaction with a patient is an empathic recognition that they are an individual person. This acknowledgment usually starts the process of developing trust with each patient. Medical assistants can forge bonds of trust that help improve the health of patients and enhance the overall care provided at
The Nursing Shortage Means Job Opportunities
You may have seen news reports about a nursing shortage in the U.S. However, there’s a silver lining to this trend for people who are interested in starting a career in nursing. Shortages in this essential labor force may create more and better opportunities for graduates of practical nursing programs, such as the one offered
Why Medical Assistant Responsibilities Are Growing
Job openings for trained medical assistants are growing, as are the responsibilities carried out by these important healthcare professionals. With the detailed classroom foundation and hands-on experience gained in the medical assistant program at Prism Career Institute, graduates can become ready to become key players in modern healthcare teams. Prism Career Institute serves students at
The Outlook for Phlebotomy Jobs
If you like working one-on-one with people, prefer hands-on tasks, and enjoy learning about medical science, consider working in phlebotomy. The healthcare professional who draws blood from patients is called a phlebotomist. They are in demand throughout the ever-growing U.S. healthcare sector, in hospitals, medical laboratories, urgent care clinics, and research programs. Those interested in