You can become a medical assistant by completing either a medical assisting degree program or a medical assisting certificate program. A degree in medical assisting is typically a 2 year Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting. A medical assistant certificate program could take anywhere from 6 weeks to 1 year to complete and […]
Continue ReadingArticles by Chris Jackson, Chief Editor
Here on this page are all of Chris Jackson's articles. After years working as a medical assistant, Chris enjoys creating content resources to help medical assistants continue their education, grow their knowledge, and advance their careers.
Medical Assistant vs Patient Care Technician
When considering a career in healthcare, there are many options to choose from. Two high-demand healthcare professions are medical assistants and patient care technicians. While both roles involve providing care to patients, there are key differences in training, job responsibilities, and career opportunities. In this article, we will explore the similarities and differences between medical […]
Continue ReadingHighest Paid Medical Assistant Salaries by City (Infographic)
Medical assistant salaries vary widely across the country. Regionally they vary based on the local economy. However, they can also vary quite a bit by industry depending on the type of medical assistant program completed. For example, specialized medical assistants often earn more than medical assistants who aren’t specialized. We keep an updated database of […]
Continue Reading45 Highest Paid Medical Assistant Specialties
When you first complete a medical assistant program you are excited to take any job opportunity for the experience. But as medical assistants get further down their career paths they may choose to focus on one medical assistant specialty. Today we wanted to provide a list of the highest-paid medical assistant specialties that provides ideas […]
Continue ReadingCMA vs RMA: Comparison of Certified and Registered Credentials
Some common questions that medical assisting students ask are, “Should I get my CMA or RMA” “What is the difference between the CMA and RMA?” “Which is better, CMA or RMA?” These are important questions for students to be asking as they are completing their education and planning for their careers. Afterall, to be competitive […]
Continue Reading20 Awesome Places Where Medical Assistants Can Work
If you are considering completing a medical assistant program then you’re likely wondering, where can medical assistants work? Then this article will give you 20 awesome ideas of places that medical assistants can work. The list doesn’t just include where most medical assistants work, our list also includes some medical assisting jobs that are not […]
Continue ReadingWelcome to the Medical Assistant Guide!
Hello and welcome to our website – the CMA | RMA Guide for medical assistants 🙂 We are excited to help people interested in, or working as, a medical assistant quickly find the information and resources they need. Free Tools for Medical Assistants Here at the CMA | RMA Guide we are dedicated to providing […]
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