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Did you know that the human body contains more than 600 individual muscles and that humans have 206 different bones? Did you know that babies are born with over 300 bones, more than an adult human? Interestingly, muscles make up almost 40% of a human’s body weight. Furthermore, the tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body. Did you know that the hands and feet contain over half of the human body’s bones? Also, bones are not the hardest substance in the human body, this award goes to tooth enamel. Surprisingly, it only takes 17 muscles to smile but 43 muscles to frown.

Interested in becoming a licensed practical nurse (LPN)? Becoming an LPN can be a rewarding career working alongside colleagues that care about their patients. The first step in becoming an LPN is taking the TEAS test to be eligible to take classes at a vocational school with a nursing certificate program. After completing a state-approved educational program in nursing, the student must pass the NCLEX-PN exam. Once they pass the NCLEX-PN exam they will become licensed in the state they received their certificate in.

Interested in becoming a medical assistant but have some questions? This definitive guide to medical assisting answers many of the questions you have. It defines what a medical assistant is and what they do both clerically and clinically. This guide identifies the skills and attributes that are needed to become a successful medical assistant. It also identifies the different specialties and career options that are available to experienced medical assistants. This guide will help you gain knowledge about medical assistant communication skills, appointment scheduling and telephone etiquette. It will teach you what a medical assistant does in a hospital. This guide explains the specialized responsibilities a medical assistant will perform including EKG exams and phlebotomy.

As of 2016, there were more than 634,000 medical assistants working in the U.S., according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It is projected that by 2026, there will be more than 818,000 medical assistants employed in the U.S.

Interested in learning how you can become a practical nurse? Enjoy working in a team environment with colleagues that care about their patients? To become a practical nurse, you will need to pass a state-approved educational program from a vocational school that will prepare you to take the NCLEX-PN. First, we will investigate what a licensed practical nurse does on a day-to-day-basis. Then, explain about vocational programs in Practical Nursing (LPN) and how to become licensed to be a LPN. Finally, we will talk about what is on the NCLEX-PN Test.

Interested in knowing what a medical assistant is and what they do on a day-to-day basis? Want to know the job outlook for medical assistants? Ready to learn how to become a medical assistant and where you can find a medical assistant program in New York or Massachusetts? Becoming a Medical Assistant can be a rewarding career where you work in a team that is dedicated to helping their patients.

Interested in a career in healthcare? Considering becoming a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)? There are many similarities and differences between medical assistant careers and LPN careers. Both are very rewarding in their own way.

There are many different medical assistant specialties that are available outside of family practice and primary care physician’s offices. If the medical assistant has an interest in a specific field of medicine, they may be able to move into a specialty after graduating from a career college and obtaining a little bit of experience as a medical assistant. The medical assistant specialties include cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, pediatrics, pulmonary medicine, and urology.

It is fair to say that a highly effective network administrator is not made overnight. It takes a career college certification and some on the job experience to become a professional network administrator. There are many skills that make a highly effective network administrator. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics there are four main skills that are important qualities for a network administrator. They include analytical skills, communication skills, multitasking skills and problem-solving skills.  We have added three additional skills that supplement those four main skills, they include critical thinking skills, computer skills and innovation skills.

A cardiovascular exam is the most basic non-invasive procedure used to assess the heart and blood vessels. In preparation of the cardiovascular exam, the medical assistant will want to obtain vital information including weight, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature. In addition, the medical assistant should prepare cardiovascular history for the physician to review. The medical assistant will obtain a complete list of the patient’s medications with current dosage. This includes any over-the-counter medications, or herbal and vitamin supplements. The medical assistant will find out whether the patient smokes, drinks alcohol, exercises, and whether they have a family history of heart disease.