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    Apr 6, 2009, 01:15 PM
    Medical assistant -can I go further?
    I am going to school to be a medical administrative assistant.. I am switching to medical assistant since people who know phlebotomy and EKG are in higher demand. My question is: After I graduate what are some good classes to take to further my education and career?
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    Apr 6, 2009, 01:35 PM

    What do you want to do, RN perhaps
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    Apr 6, 2009, 01:42 PM

    Maybe something like that. I was interested in pediatrics and/or working with elderly people. Or pharmacy ANYTHING I love this field it's so intersting with so many opportunities. I'm going to a trade school so I won't be able to transfer any credits or anything like that. I was just wondering if Medical assistants could go further in their career or continue education towards other things.
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    Apr 6, 2009, 01:46 PM
    Typically, since a MA is a certified position, to further your career you most likely will have to enlist in a college that offers a degree program such as AASN, Associate of Applied Science in Nursing... RN

    Medical Assistants, in my location, are primarily used in doctors offices.
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    Apr 6, 2009, 01:52 PM

    Be sure to take psych classes so you can figure out how to deal with all kinds of people, and how to be the best person yourself. Included would be courses on human development at all stages.
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    Apr 6, 2009, 01:54 PM

    That's a good idea.. I've always been interested in psychology I love learning about this stuff
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    Apr 6, 2009, 02:03 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by GNL685 View Post
    that's a good idea..I've always been interested in psychology I love learning about this stuff
    General Psych, Abnormal Psych, Theories of Personality, Gerontology courses, Infant and Child Development, Social Psych, Behavioral Psych, and stats courses that examine surveys and how results are determined.
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