Tech Areas Having a Big Impact on Health Care
The odds are high that you’re reading this on a computer monitor, a powerful device on its own. Maybe you’re on a tablet. You might even be on the bus reading this off your phone. Now think back to the last time you used an online database to look up symptoms from your last illness. […]
A day in the life of a medical assistant
While your classes in different realms of medicine will qualify you to become a medical assistant, you’ll still likely be surprised by some of the practices you engage in during your actual employment. Though this disconnect in understanding can be somewhat worrisome, there’s no need to fret about whether or not you’ll be ready for […]
New Migraine Treatment: A Beacon of Hope
Certified medical assistants are often the first medical professional that patients see when arriving at a hospital, emergency room or private practice. Because of this, it is often the case that these assistants work with individuals who are experiencing severe pain from a recent injury or chronic condition, such as recurring migraines. According to multiple […]
WHO urges countries to focus on neglected tropical diseases
The World Health Organization is urging countries worldwide to invest in fighting 17 neglected tropical diseases, according to an official news release.1 The organization released a progress report showcasing that many neglected tropical diseases are in fact petering out, but that increased efforts could not only eradicate these diseases, but also better the health of more […]
Tips for drawing blood successfully
Whether you’re becoming a nurse, a doctor or a certified medical assistant, you’ll probably have to draw blood countless times over the course of your career. While this process is one of the more basic tasks that you will be assigned when working in a hospital, clinic, or medical practice, it can be daunting for […]
Poll shows majority of Americans support mandatory vaccinations
According to a new poll conducted by CNN and Opinion Research Corporation International, approximately 8 in 10 Americans believe that parents should be held accountable for ensuring their children are vaccinated against preventable diseases.1 CNN’s survey comes in the wake of a growing concern over an outbreak of measles that stemmed from a theme park in California. […]
Becoming a Sports Medicine Medical Assistant: What to Expect
Updated: March 12, 2026 A sports medicine medical assistant works as a medical assistant within a sports medicine setting. This role blends clinical support, patient interaction, and administrative tasks in clinics that treat injuries related to physical activity. (1) If you’re looking for a healthcare career connected to fitness, sports, or injury rehabilitation, understanding how […]
Study finds toddler foods high in salt and sugar
A new study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, published in the journal Pediatrics, has found that many packaged foods given to toddlers are high in salt and added sugar.1 While not every food group aimed at toddlers had this issue, all in all the CDC expressed concerns that commercial foods […]
How to best work with patients’ families
With any career in medicine, it’s important to remember that your care will always affect more individuals than just the patient that you are treating. Their loved ones and families are also benefiting from the procedures and care that these individuals are undergoing, and they’re going to want to be looped in at every stage […]
U.S. researchers work to remain leaders in medical research
According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the U.S. is losing traction as a world leader in medical research due to a national decrease in funding.1 The study particularly focused on the period of 2004 to 2012, in which other countries around the world actually had an increase in research […]
Student Spotlight – Meet Allison Land
Allison Land, 27, is a student at the Carrington College Boise campus. Allison is on track to complete the Medical Assisting program in April this year. She hopes to walk the stage at a graduation ceremony in June; June is also her birthday month so that should give her two good reasons to celebrate! Thanks […]
The Biggest Heath Related Searches on Google in 2014
Health care social media was dominated by two very different stories in 2014. On one hand videos of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge invaded our feeds and streams for what seemed like a very long summer, before more somber videos of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa started hitting our screens. These health related stories […]