Tag: medical assistant program

The job duties of a medical assistant have both clinical and administrative components. One of the important administrative responsibilities of medical assistants is working with electronic health records. In this article, we’ll explain what electronic health records are and how the training program at First Institute prepares students for this aspect of working as a medical assistant. What Are Electronic Health Records? For many years, it’s been standard practice in doctor’s offices and healthcare facilities to keep records on patients’ conditions, test results, treatments, prescriptions, and vital statistics. This helps ensure that healthcare professionals can always consider the context of […]

March 13, 2025

The 50-week Medical Assisting Program At First Institute

Medical Assisting Training

The Medical Assisting program at First Institute can have you prepared to start your new career in healthcare faster than you might have thought possible! This program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and training to start an in-demand, rewarding career in the healthcare industry within a year. Read one to learn more about all of the advantages of the Medical Assisting program at First Institute. What is included in the 50-week Medical Assisting program at First Institute The 50-week Medical Assisting program at First Institute includes: A comprehensive curriculum covering both administrative and clinical skills. Anatomy, […]

January 30, 2024

Can You Get a Medical Assisting Certificate Online?

Medical Assistant Certificate

In today’s fast-paced world, where convenience and adaptability reign supreme, the traditional approach to education is being revolutionized. Nowhere is this transformation more apparent than in the healthcare industry, where the role of a medical assistant has become indispensable. You may be wondering if you can earn your medical assistant certificate online. In this article, […]

October 10, 2023

Do Medical Assistants Get Paid More Than Nurses?

Medical Assistant Description

Delivering modern healthcare requires a team effort, a team that includes medical assistants and nurses. Nurses and medical assistants are separate professions that work together. They are two of the dozens of healthcare professionals that work on your healthcare delivery and maintenance team. The short answer is no, medical assistants don’t make more than nurses […]

June 20, 2022

Tasha T, Medical Assistant

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Meet Tasha Tatroe, is a 2020 graduate of the Medical Assistant program. Tasha is currently employed as a Medical Assistant at Advocate Medical Group. Tasha chose First Institute because she was attracted to the smaller class sizes and hands-on learning. She went on to say, “the position I took with Advocate Medical Group requires a

June 16, 2022

Grisel A, Medical Assistant

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Meet Grisel T. Alcantar, a 2020 graduate of the Medical Assistant program. Grisel is employed at Advocate Medical Group OBGYN as a Medical Assistant. Grisel is also a winner of the $2k Performance Scholarship in 2021 given out to an esteemed graduate who excels in and out of the classroom. Grisel chose First Institute because,

June 13, 2022

Alecia V, Medical Assistant

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Meet Alecia Valdez, a 2021 graduate of our Medical Assistant program who is currently working at NCH Medical Group. Alecia has big dreams in the medical field, and she chose the Medical Assistant path because this was the best first step for her on her journey into a career in healthcare. Alecia would recommend First

May 31, 2022

Brooke K, Medical Assistant

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First Institute proudly presents Brooke Kueking, a 2020 graduate of the Medical Assistant. Brooke is currently employed by Advocate Medical Group as a Medical Assistant. Brooke chose First Institute “because of the flexible evening/night classes along with online hybrid options, it fit in with my busy life” I also chose First Institute because of

June 8, 2015

How To Choose A Medical Assistant Program

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At First Institute, we want you to be as informed as possible when it comes to choosing the right career training institution. There are many factors that can weigh on your decision. We’ve compiled a short list of questions you should be considering as you search for your career training destination – along with our […]

April 29, 2015

Consider Medical Assistant Training

Medical Assisting Training

In its annual “100 Best Jobs” report, U.S. News and World Report, medical assistant ranked #71. Jobs are judged on criteria including job growth, median salary, job prospects, employment rate, stress level and work-life balance. First Institute keeps class sizes small so you can get personalized instruction when you need it. Financial aid is available