Healthcare has always been a steady, reliable career; because unfortunately, everyone will need medical attention at one time or another. By 2026, healthcare spending in relation to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to hit 19.7 percent (National Health Expenditure). This increase in healthcare spending is a result of several factors, such as…
20 Best Value Bachelor Degrees in Addiction and Recovery
The most recent statistics (from a 2014 study) by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that 21.5 million Americans aged 12 years and older experience addiction and substance abuse. Mental health professionals with a specialty in addiction and substance abuse are in high demand. Best Medical Degrees has researched “20 Best Value Bachelor…
20 Best Value Online Master’s Degrees in Addiction and Recovery
Here’s a stunning statistic from the Centers for Disease Control: 115 Americans die every day from drug overdoses from legal and illegal opioids. That figure represents nearly 50,000 preventable deaths in the U.S. each year. This trend has been growing since the 1990s but has exploded since 2013 due to the growth of synthetic opioids….
40 Most Beautiful Medical Schools In The U.S.
Just because you’re enrolled in medical school, requiring intensive study, doesn’t mean you can’t do it in a pleasing environment and location. Best Medical Degrees has developed a list of forty of the Most Beautiful Medical Schools in the U.S. We’ve researched and described architectural styles, landscaping and locations of 40 medical schools in this…
What Should I Look For In An Online Medical Assistant Program?
Image Source There are several educational options to become a Medical Assistant. Community colleges and technical schools offer Medical Assistant certification, diploma or an Associate Degree with many of these programs offered online. How to decide which is the best program? Best Medical Degrees has reviewed online programs and published reports on 20 Most Affordable…
How Much Can I Earn As A Medical Assistant?
Image Source What Do Medical Assistants Make? The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median salary, depending on where you work, from $29,010-$33,820 annually for Medical Assistants. PayScale, an online employer survey company, suggests Medical Assistants may earn anywhere from $20,215-$44,788 per year; but, there are other factors you should consider in deciding if this…
What Do Medical Assistants Do?
Image Source Medical Assistants perform a variety of jobs in a doctor’s office or medical clinic that are both administrative or clinical duties. The Medical Assistant is a key player in the efficient and smooth operation of a medical practice, working with both patients and medical professionals. Often, the Medical Assistant is the first person…
What Education Do I Need To Become A Medical Assistant?
Image Source It is possible to become a Medical Assistant with a high school diploma or GED. Some employers are willing to provide on the job training; but, employers are beginning to prefer those who have postsecondary Medical Assistant education. Community colleges, technical and vocational schools offer certificates, diplomas or Associate Degrees in Medical Assistant…
How Do I Become A Medical Assistant?
Image Source Medical Assistants are key to the operation of physician offices, medical clinics, outpatient services, hospitals, etc. Their role can be varied from administrative and/or clinical/administrative positions. These jobs take specific skills and knowledge. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a very positive job outlook for Medical Assistants at a much faster than average…
15 Best Online Medical Assistant Associate Degree Programs
Medical Assistants are “the face” of medical clinics, physician offices and hospitals. Typically the first person a patient encounters, the role of the Medical Assistant can be diverse and varied. These specially trained assistants may work in the front office of a medical clinic, providing administrative services such as patient scheduling, billing and reimbursements, medical…
