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5 Medical Administrative Assistant Trends

Jenette Ashcraft, N.C.M.A. Allied Health Department Director R.M.A. National Education Center
Medical Administrative Assistants

As part of our commitment to our students, we want our graduates to have the best opportunities to obtain the best possible job roles and follow the career of their dreams.    To help our students succeed in the job market, we analyze the trends showing up in the medical administrative assistant job market so our graduates can apply for positions knowing exactly what employers are looking for. Employers Value Qualifications Over Experience  According to the NHA 2020 Industry Outlook, which surveys 171 healthcare employers, the most important factor used to screen potential employees is whether they have a  ..

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What Is an Infection Control/Prevention Coordinator and How Can I Qualify as One?

Cynthia Lofquist, R.D.A. Dental Assisting Program Chair Concorde Career Institute
dental coordinator

Dental assistant is just one of the career paths you can access with an associate’s degree from our Dental Assisting Program.    Infection control/prevention coordinator is another path and one that is vital to the effective running of a dental office. It is an ideal role for a dental assistant looking to take on more responsibility and a greater challenge.   In this article, we’ll be looking at what the role of an infection control/prevention coordinator entails, what their primary duties are, and how you can become one. What Does an Infection Control/prevention Coordinator Do? Regulations in the area of..

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What Is Swedish Massage and What Are Its Benefits

Barbara Alcaraz, M.A., B.A., L.M.T. Massage Therapy Program Chair M. A. Organizational Management, University of Phoenix B.A. University of Minnesota, American Studies L.M.T. Northwest Health Careers
Swedish-massage

Swedish massage is the widely recognized and commonly used category of massage. The term Swedish massage is actually only recognized in English and Dutch-speaking countries and in Hungary. In all other countries, the style is referred to as classic massage.   In this article, we’ll be looking at the history and development of Swedish massage, what techniques are used as part of it, and what their benefits are. The Development of Swedish Massage The original development of Swedish massage is often credited to Pehr Henrik Ling, a pioneer of the teaching of physical education in Sweden. While Ling did found..

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What Is Financial Crime and How to Legal Assistants Help Solve It?

Lisa Myers, J.D., L.L.M. Legal Studies Department Director J.D. L.L.M. Campbell University
Financial Crime

Financial crimes, as you might expect, are crimes related to money that are generally non-violent and financially motivated. This separates them from crimes like theft and larceny which, while they involve money can be violent.    If you are interested in joining our Legal Assistant School, financial crimes are an area of criminal justice that it pays to be aware of. So, in this article, we’ll be covering some examples of major financial crimes and how legal assistants can play a major role in helping to solve them. What Are Some Examples of Financial Crimes? It is possible to divide..

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Five Careers You Can Access With Your Criminal Justice Degree

Lisa Myers, J.D., L.L.M. Legal Studies Department Director J.D. L.L.M. Campbell University B.A. Corllins University
Criminal Justice

Working in the criminal justice field doesn’t have to mean a job in law enforcement. While police officers are a hugely important part of the justice system, there are a huge range of diverse career opportunities for graduates with a criminal justice degree.    In this article, we’ll be looking at five careers that you can access with a criminal justice degree, some of which may not have occurred to you. Security Guard Security guards play an important role in protecting private property, however, they can also work for private security forces, providing personal protection for individuals or even whole..

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