Author: Karen Palmer

You know that sinking feeling when you check a date and realize you missed something important? Now, imagine that date is linked to your professional...

That sinking feeling when you realize your CMA certification expiration date is creeping closer? You’re not alone. Every five years, thousands of medical assistants face...

Thinking about becoming a medical assistant but wondering if certification is really necessary? It’s one of the first questions you’ll face, and the answer isn’t...

Thinking about becoming a medical assistant but worried your lack of a high school diploma or GED is a dead end? It’s a common and...

Ever found yourself staring at a CMA exam prep book, wondering exactly how this test is scored? You’re not alone. The mystery of CMA exam...

Thinking about trading your ambulance for a clinic exam room? You’re not alone. Many EMTs consider becoming a medical assistant with an EMT certification as...

Let’s be honest—you’re here because you have a passion for healthcare and you’re ready to start working as a medical assistant. But there’s that nagging...

That moment of panic when someone collapses nearby—your medical training kicks in, but you pause. “Wait, am I allowed to help?” As a Certified Medical...

Staring at your recertification application and wondering exactly where your CPR certification fits in? You aren’t alone. Figuring out CPR points medical assisting requirements can...

Standing at a career crossroads in healthcare can be thrilling, but the alphabet soup of job titles often feels like a roadblock. You’ve seen the...