Monday, June 10, 2013

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants :: Student Reviews

"My experience at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants will really help me and I also believe that it will benefit a lot of other full time workers who want to excel in their education. I work at a medical office and wanted to learn as much as I could, this program helped me a lot! If you want to give yourself a chance to learn is a program you need to take. Healthcare professionals are in demand right now, and if I can do it you can too."
-- Kristen, California



"I love the online Medical Assistant program at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants. It was a great experience; I learned so much and now feel very comfortable working as a medical assistant. They are the best… I would recommend this program to my friends and anyone studying to be a medical assistant. Thank you so much."
-- Carla, Florida


"This program was awesome! It helped me be able to learn the things I needed to, to become a medical assistant without any struggle. It also let me be able to work full time without feeling overwhelmed or exhausted."
-- Marcy, Tennessee

“This learning experience helped me so much. I became so much more knowledgeable and now I feel more confident in my job as a medical assistant. This program was so nice and easy to work with. I really appreciated it.”
-- Kelsie, Utah State University


"I have truly enjoyed the program. I found it informative, easy to digest, and applicable to my daily work duties. I found it to be flexible with my work and family schedules alike. I was able to go according to a comfortable pace. Everything was very well organized with the material presented in a easy to understand manner. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone looking for flexibility and career advancement."
-- Roselin, Florida


"Thank you very much for having this program, it made easy for students like me who are working, for moms who have kids and etc. The medical assistant program is excellent and its very easy to follow the online classes. Once again, thank you."
-- Natalya, Illinois


"About a year ago I took a fast pace growing position working with our local cardiologist as a receptionist and this program was wonderful for me. I have four children and a full time job. This program allowed me to work at my own pace when I could. I want to thank you all for making this possible for my family and myself, this will definitely be something I am forever proud of. "
-- Paula, Michigan


"Thank you for offering such a great online learning experience and I will be sure to continue recommending the school to friends and family."
-- Allana, New Mexico


"I am already a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and I wanted to expand my knowledge. I learned a lot from taking this course. Thank you very much, for a person like myself this was much easier for me than sitting in a classroom. It was nice to be able to study whenever I wanted, even in the middle of the night, I really appreciate that!"
-- Edna, Kansas


"This experience (St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants Online) will certainly help me and I believe it will also benefit other full time workers who want to excel in their education as well. I work at a medical office and want to learn as much as I could and this program helped me a lot. since there was no time limit it helped me go over information I did not understood. If you want to give yourself a chance to learn this is the program you need to take. Health care professions are in demand right now and if I can do it, You could do it too."
-- Beenish, Texas


"I loved the medical assistant program and classes I completed online from the St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants company. I go to Florida State (FSU) full time and after finishing this program was offered a part time job as a medical assistant in a doctors office, this will help pay my tuition and living expense while at college. The doctor is also giving me the money that I paid for the program. The online class was complete and offered everything I need to know as a medical assistant. I looked into the longer very expensive programs, and they we not for me! This was perfect! I'll always be grateful for this opportunity and to the people who created this program. I recommend your medical assistant course to everyone very very much! "
-- Tina, Florida State University

"This medical assistant program is a wonderful course for anyone who has prior commitments such as a job or children. I was able to complete the lessons on a time schedule that was convenient for me without having to leave my home. This is a wonderful program! My thanks to those at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants for understanding that not everyone has the time or resources to attend a traditional educational program or college. This was not only affordable for me but also fit into my busy lifestyle. I would recommend this medical assistant program to anyone looking for a new career and doesn’t want to wait two years for a college degree."
-- Andrea, Illinois
"I just want to say thank you to St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants for allowing me and other students to go back and further our education in a manner in which you have provided. I work full time 5-6 days a week, and have my own personal business on the side. So, having the ability to still go back to school, yet work at my own pace on everything is such a blessing!"
-- Brittany, North Carolina
"I was never able to afford a formal education and your online version has allowed me a program that I could afford and take at my own pace so it did not interfere with my daytime job. Thank you very much for this wonderful experience."
-- Renee, Aurora Health Care
"The online St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants program did meet my expectations and then some, this was a great thing for me being a mom and wife and also working full time. If it would not have been for your program I would not have gotten the opportunity to do this. The program was was helpful and very user friendly."
-- Krystle, North Carolina
"I am currently a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Maternal Fetal Medicine clinic at our hospital. They wanted me to take this course to expand my skills and become an Medical Assistant.  This was a great course and great material that I learned a lot from. Everything was very easy to understand and learn from. I very much enjoyed the course and loved being able to do it from my own home in the evenings. Thank you so much. "
-- Mandy CNA, Oregon
"This Medical Assistant program not only met, but exceeded my expectations, I was very surprised at how much I was able to learn while still being able to be at home with my children."
-- Angela, Texas
"I love this course for Medical Assistant.  It is a really complete course with many very good resources in my learning process. Thanks again!!"
-- Eyra, Kansas
"I have always had a passion for health-care but never followed that path. I have been a stay-at-home mom for the past 5 years and am now ready to go back to work. This Medical Assistant program at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants was excellent. It was easy to follow and very informative. I was so fortunate to find out about medical assistant program because I could complete all classes when it was convenient for me. Thanks again. Medical assistant program has been a joy to complete. I am looking forward to use my knowledge in my new career as a nursing assistant."
-- Jennifer, California
"The reason I wanted to become a Medical Assistant is because I am already a Certified Nursing Assistant working in a hospital and I am ready to take my medical assistant training to another level and I love to help people and care for them. I do believe that this medical assistant training experience will help me to achieve the career I am looking for. Medical assistant program was very helpful and met all of my expectations. I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for this program. I would recommend medical assistant program to anyone that is interested in medical assistant field, I very much enjoyed taking medical assistant course and having time to do this and work full time was a plus. Again, thank you very much."
-- Tammy, Pennsylvania
"Medical assistant program has been a great course for me I have worked side by side with a ob/gyn doctor for over two years everything I have learned has been thru him but this medical assistant course has offered me so much I have taken my time and studied very hard and have already put this in advantage to my every day work. I can now spit out medical terms to the doctor with no problem and even know what needs to be done most of the time before he even write orders, Thank you so much for medical assistant program it has helped me very much and the text book will be a learning tool that I am sure I will refer to more then once in a while I cant say enough great about medical assistant program please email about any other course as they become available, Thanks again."
-- Michelle, Maryland
"I really liked the flexibility of this medical assistant course. I took medical assistant course while I was at college taking pre-nursing classes, and appreciated how there were no deadlines to get things done. I could work on medical assistant course at my own pace and never felt rushed to get my readings done."
-- Danielle, Student Calvin College
"As a busy mother, I was able to complete my lessons at a convenient time for me. I enjoyed medical assistant program. I thank this company for giving me a whole new educational experience."
-- Tricia, Student Xavier University
"I feel that any job in medicine would not be complete without knowing how to care for patients. I am certain that this medical assistant program with help me fulfill my duties as a radiologic technologist. Medical assistant program more then met my expectations and I would recommend this medical assistant program to anyone in the medical field."
-- Melissa, Minnesota
"I have always loved helping people and I have a love in my heart to help everyone I can. I believe this medical assistant course has helped me reach my goals."
-- Colleen, Pennsylvania
"I love the health care field! I love to help people feel better. This medical assistant program was a huge help. Nothing I would change about the program. It was very helpful."
-- Rachael, Arizona
"I enjoy helping people and have now been offered a job as a medical assistant. This medical assistant program was a great help. I would recommend it very much."
-- Tara, Earlham College
"I have experience as a licensed Emergency Medical Technician and wanted to continue taking care / assistant care to people of all ages and gender by becoming a Medical Assistant. This certificate allows me the opportunity to provide more to the Medical Practice field and takes me out of harm in the field. Medical assistant program was interesting being an online course. Medical assistant program provided me with the information and education necessary to apply with confidence because of my knowledge to MA positions."
-- Christine, North Carolina
"I think the reason this program is going to help me in my goals is because I see me myself becoming a RN and this just the start. I would have to say this program did met my expectations, it was fast and you go at you own speed and that's what I like. I would also like to take the time thank you for making this program a great program for hard working people like myself."
-- Erica, California
"I was RN in Japan. I'd like to become a nurse in the US. I believe this medical assistant program is good experience for me.I think this is good program for my future. I am glad to find this medical assistant program. It was very informative and interesting. Would recommend it very much."
-- Maki, Japan
"I want to be a nursing assistant or health care professional because I want a satisfying and fulfilling career, and I want to help people who are sick to get better. And yes, I do believe that this medical assistant program experience will help with career goals.  This medical assistant program at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants has met my expectations and more! I shall continue to use this medical assistant knowledge to further my career prospects. This text book was fantastic, and explained everything I needed to know.  I will continue to use the text book throughout my nursing career."
-- Deborah, England (Kent)
"I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to use this online medical assistant program. I was able to study at my own pace which helped tremendously."
-- Sylvia, Florida
"I thought this medical assistant program met and exceeded my expectations. The program was well organized and it helped a lot that it was easy to pay for to. I would definitely recommend this medical assistant program to everyone."
-- Nichole, Oregon
"The online medical assistant program at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants and MedAssistant.org definitely met my expectations and I learned so much and I like that you get to work at your own pace. The videos helped a lot to and they didn't take too long to download. I think this is a great program and will help with my career goals. I am so glad I decided to do this medical assistant program!"
-- Amy, Nevada
"I enjoyed the resources on the internet that you offered through your medical assistant program. It has been very convenient for me to be able to take this medical assistant course on-line. I want to thank you for providing this medical assistant training on-line and I have really enjoyed it and look forward to working as a Medical Assistant."
-- Stina, Sweden
"I Think this medical assistant program is a great way to take a class you can study a great deal better in your on home and at your on pace, I was very pleased with this program. Thank you.
-- Virginia, North Carolina
"I hope to be a registered nurse one day. I enjoy the whole world of medical care and cannot wait to get back into it. I loved this program."
-- Danielle, Washington
"This program is very well put together. I am very impressed, the classes, labs, videos and web links were very professional and informative."
-- Bridgett, Mississippi
  "The medical assistant program was very easy to learn and understand. I just want to thank you all for making this this a very easy course and very affordable, especially to people like me who is a single parent. Thanks again."
-- Erica, Mississippi
"This will definitely help me with my career goals!! It was very helpful. Thank you"
-- Jennifer, New York
"I want to further my education in the near future by getting into a RN program. This medical assistant program did meet my expectations and it even went beyond my expectations because I was able to gain more knowledge of nursing education while doing it at home. It allowed me to access all classes at my own rate. I felt as though I could work at the very fast pace, which I prefer, compared to class time."
--  Sinneary, Minnesota
"I want to get my medical assistant certification to give me a foot in the door toward my ultimate goal to become a certified midwife. I feel that this course was helpful because not only was there an introduction/brief lesson online, there was also book work and video's that helped explain and go in-depth on the lesson. The medical assistant program met more than my expectations. I am not usually good with independent study and usually need hands on training but I'm glad I took a chance on this medical assistant program, I actually did learn and am proud of myself for completing the course."
-- Havilah, Arkansas
"I enjoy being part of the service that helps and heals those in need. I believe this will help me get closer to my goal of being and RN. The medical assistant program was great, convenient and helpful. The book is great I will keep it for years to come."
-- Sandra, Florida
"I am currently a student at Stony Brook University and I hope to continue my education by going to nursing school. I believe that being a nursing assistant will give me the opportunity to learn new things and help me become a better nurse. This medical assistant program that is online at at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants met my expectations and then some! I was impressed with the videos and labs and I believe the text book will be something I use on a daily basis."
-- Nichole, Student Stony Brook University
"I am currently am a Basic Life Support Provider. I am looking to further my education in medicine. I enjoy rendering care to all my patients. I believe this medical assistant program helped me explore a different view of a controlled medical environment.  I enjoyed the medical assistant program. I will recommend it in the future to anyone looking to become a medical assistant. I feel it explains everything well. Thank You!"
-- Lisa, New York
"I have been in the medical field for over three years now as a social worker and I want to stay in the medical field, but not in social work. Being a medical assistant is a great way to stay in the medical field and learning new aspects of that field. This experience met my expectations completely. Everything was great. Loved the book will use forever. Great program! Thanks a bunch!"
-- Cassie, California
"This experience helped me learn a lot. It will be very helpful with my career goals.This medical assistant program was very helpful and explained things very well for me to understand and learn."
-- Kristen, Boston
"I believe this experience will help me with my career because I have the knowledge now."
-- Destiny, Texas
"I want to be a health care professional because I have a passion for taking care of others and I really love working around different types of people. I do believe this experience will help with my career goals. I feel fully prepared to take on the roll of a medical assistant."
-- Jordan, U.S. Navy
"This program was very helpful and with the step by step lessons I learned a lot. It provides good information with a lot of knowledge. I will recommend this online class to my co-workers and who ever wants to be a medical assistant."
-- Maggie, Florida
"I have been a Medical Assistant for two years now and absolutely love what I do, I love helping others and feel that this online program helped me expand the knowledge of my job. The program and classes were very helpful! I love that I can use it through out my career as a medical assistant! Thank you so much I really enjoyed the program."
-- Laura, New Mexico
"I currently work for an orthopedic surgeon and I mentioned to him that I want to further my knowledge and move up in his practice and he suggested I take your Medical Assistant program. This program was very helpful and I feel a lot more educated then I did when I first started this program."
-- Justin, Florida
"I would really like to become a medical assistant. I have two boys and my husband is currently overseas, so I would really like to have a Monday threw Friday job that would benefit me and my children. I really do think that taking this medical assistant course will help out my job opportunities. This is a really great program for people who need to do it on there own and don't have to be rushed. I will be telling people about this medical assistant program. I wouldn't change anything."
-- Monica, Texas
"The program was well written and easy to understand. Thank you"
-- Stephanie, Student Catholic Universities of America
"I would like to be a medical assistant so that I can help people, and yes this experience helped me quite a bit. It met all of my expectations. Absolutely no complaints. THANK YOU!!"
-- Patricia, Oregon
"The reason that I want to be a medical assistant or a health care provider is because I love to help people. I believe this course will help my goals to future my passion for the medical field."
-- Crystal, Georgia
"I am currently working in a medical office and I want to expand my experience and be more useful in my office. This course was exactly what I was looking for, and was extremely helpful."
-- Nicole, Montana
"I want to be a medical assistant because I enjoy helping others. As a child my mother, now a retired nurse, always was very kind, loving, and gentle when dealing with the sickly and elderly; it made an everlasting impression on me. I always found her compassion so fascinating and it led me to have an interest in working in the field of nursing, eventually. I feel that this is a great first step for me.  I know this medical assistant program will assist me in attaining my career goals.  Kudos, St. Augustine!! I've told so many of my family and friends about this medical assistant program and the fact that you offer other medical assistant programs. God's blessings to the amazing team for assisting those of us juggling work, family, and school!! Enabling us to have a smooth transition into different careers!! May God Bless all of you!!"
-- Felicia, Delaware
"I am very thankful for a program like yours to let people like me have a chance at a career."
-- Sara, Tennessee
"Being a single mother I thought that it would be more valuable to me to know some medical information weather it would be for my family or to open up a new career field for me. This was beyond my expectations. Thank you for this wonderful experience."
-- Heather, Florida
"This course is my first on line course. I am extremely pleased. I have sought help several times and usually had a response in hours or less. I found the book to be a godsend, the classes were fabulous I would recommend to any one. I am actually going to start the nursing assistant class as soon as I receive this certificate! Excellent school with great support!!!!! Thank you!!!!"
-- Patricia, New York
"I want to be a medical assistant because i really enjoy helping people, being able to help sick people feel better is very rewarding. I believe this will help my goals tremendously. Your program was very helpful and meet all my expectations!! Thank you for giving me this opportunity to advance my carrer in the medical field!!"
-- Amanda, Doctors Office, AZ
"I want to be a medical assistant because I had cancer when I was a young child and have always wanted to give something back to the medical community and I love helping others. I do believe it will help me with my goal. I can only say that I thought this is a very well put out program, easy to understand the curriculum and I feel like I have gained tremendous amounts of knowledge. I really enjoyed this medical assistant program and I can't wait to get started in a new job and apply what I have learned. Thank you for this opportunity."
-- Sharon, Georgia
"I would like to continue moving up in my career and having this skill will help me do that. Thank you for providing this medical assistant service!"
-- Kristen, California
"I do believe this experience will help with my career goals, as later down the road I would like to pursue nursing but wanted to get my "feet wet" with the medical assisting aspect first."
-- Marcy, Illinois
"This has been a great experience and my Doctor is so amazed at the amount that I have learned... Thank you for the great classes and teaching!"
-- Debra, Colorado
"This course gives you a solid foundation of administrative procedures and processes, and clinical procedures and processes.  I would not change a thing.  This course is great for the working adult who doesn’t have time to attend a traditional classroom setting, and is serious about learning a new skill set and applying it to the workplace… Thank you for offering such a great program!  I will definitely recommend this course to my friends and co-workers."
-- Sheryl , Florida
"I would like to become a medical assistant because I love to work with and helping people. I feel that the medical profession is a very stable profession to be in and one that will always be around. The medical assistant program at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants program was very helpful in learning the skills and procedures that have to be taken in this field."
-- Stephanie, LA
"I took the medical assistant class at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants to get the feel of health care. I'm planning on going on to become an RN, I just wanted to make sure this is really what I want to do before I spent all my time and money in school for nursing. I loved this program, I learned so very much and it was extremely helpful and easy to learn from."
-- Susan, IL
"I want to be a medical assistant because I want to pursuit a career in the medical field. This experience has definitely helped me with my career goals. This program more then meet my expectations. I think that nothing should be changed, this is a great program! This program has been a great help, every lesson and video given has helped me out a lot."
-- Leslie, AL
"Achieving this medical assistant certificate will help me out a lot in the future because I will be able to do the tasks I couldn't do as a just a medical receptionist. Your program was very helpful since I work as a medical receptionist full time and this program didn't have a specific class hours. I was able to follow my own pace and schedule. The program was easy to understand and there were examples followed by almost all the terms and terminology. Thank you very much for this wonderful opportunity!"
-- Jee, NY
"I absolutely believe this experience will launch me to my career goals. This is a stepping stone for me as a working mother, to pursue my goal to become a registered nurse. I feel the need to take care of people in times of need and therefore my passion falls to nursing. This medical assistant program more then meet my expectations and I feel ready to begin!"
-- Ellen, MN
"This program was everything and more of what I expected. Honestly, I came into this class, already with a nursing assistant background and 3 years medical experience. Therefore, I thought it would just be a refresher course leading to higher education. But I learned so much more and feel so much better knowledge to go out and work day to day."
-- Brittany, NC
"I believe this experience at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants will help with career goals. This program is very helpful to the students because it saves times and it is convenient... it is very very helpful!"
-- Sein, California
"To become a Medical Assistant or Health Care Professional will assist me in my current position working as a Clinical Assistant for the medical staff in the Mental Health Center . It is also a step closer for me in wanting to finish a career in Nursing. The additional training with be very beneficial in enhancing my professional skills. This program was wonderful, it covered a wide range of topics and I found it to be easy to follow and understand. I felt this was a great opportunity and a very informative course that will be very helpful in my current position as well as for the future."
-- Jamie, Medical Center Clinical Assistant, CO
"I work for a MD right now and I want to further my career in the medical field. Your program was very helpful! Everything was very self explanatory and was straight to the point.I will refer my friends and family to this school in the future. Thanks!"
-- Morgann, California
"I have been in the health care for 20 year and I think the program is great! It really gets a person ready for their job performance as a Medical Assistant."
-- Amarine, KY
"I am currently a receptionist for a very busy physician office. I enjoy working the front window but I wanted to broaden my abilities and help out in other areas of the office. I like how this program was made very simple and covered all the important information. I would recommend your medical assistant program to everyone!"
-- Susan, AL
"I want to become a Medical Assistant because I already work in a medical office and would like to do more. This program was great! and over all it was fun. I received responses really fast from my email questions. Thank you very much!"
-- Kristen, Medical Office, CA
"Thanks for this opportunity to study and learning, the online medical assistant program at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants was very interesting and is going to take me to my goals."
-- Danarys, Miami
"I feel that God has sent me in this direction. I know this experience will help with my career goals because there is a lot of information on your website that I will need to know when working at a Dr.s office. I love how I could study and test at my own pace, every one learns at different speeds, St. Augustine Educational Services understands that."
-- Danarys, NJ
"The St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants online medical assistant program was great for challenging my skills and broadening my education,it was also a great way to refresh my skills and add to my skills and knowledge."
-- Debra, GA
"I really didn't know what to expect when I started the medical assistant program, but I think that what I've learned from it will definitely help me in the future. It was arranged just right so everything was in order and everything was very easy to find and understand"
-- Duran, KY
" I believe this learning experience has really helped me. I learn a lot already working in a doctors office but this program has given me so much more knowledge that I can use to achieve my goals. I couldn't ask for more! I work in a obstetrics and gynecology office so it gave me a variety of medical knowledge that I will be able to use in my career. Thank you for this experience!"
-- Brittany, OB/GYN Office, AZ
"The St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants online program was an excellent learning experience for me and I have recommended your program to many of my friends. Thank you, I really appreciate this opportunity.
-- Surendra, CA
"This program exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to enhance career goals."
-- Beverly, GA
"This program is only the beginning of my new career, and has helped me to get the confidence to become a very good medical assistant. It has also taught me the process that I need to do to be able to work in the field. Thank you for this course and know you had a big part of my new career."
-- Cynthia, FL
"I am currently in the medical field and want to advance in the company and have the proper knowledge. I believe this will definitely help with my career goals. This course met my expectations. I really enjoyed the videos that are a part of the lessons. I have no additional comments at this time, other than THANK YOU!"
-- Tracy, OK
"The online medical assistant program at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants really met my career expectation. I can say that this education site is really awesome. It's really excellent as far as I am concerned. My comments are you are excellent, you guys rock!"
-- Prana, GA
"Both my mother and father are medical professionals (D.O. and R.N.), so I have a lot of background in the field and enjoy working in the environment. Also, I am attending college to receive my R.N., I thought this program would help give me a head start with classes (which it will!). Your Medical Assistant program was extremely helpful!"
-- Katherine, Texas
"I want to be an medical assistant to gain the early experience that will help with becoming a registered nurse. This program will help with career goals in my current position as a Practice Assistant in a Ambulatory Surgical Center in a Pain Management Office. This process has helped broaden my terminology to understand how the procedures are done and in explaining and generalizing the procedures to the patients. I love what I do and am glad I had the chance to further my career with your online courses and come one step closer to my ultimate goal of becoming the RN that I want to be. Thank you ever so much for this wonderful experience that I was able to do at home at my own pace."
-- Jennifer, MA
"This program was very helpful to me and to be able to work at my own pace was extremely helpful for me because I am a mom and a housewife, plus I work full time. So this work at your own pace is really great! It was easy to be able to take in more because I was studying at my own pace. This is a great opportunity for a person to be able to take this online course and still be able to work full time. For me being already in the healthcare field it was fun to really see how things worked and to be able to understand more of the tests that are done and how they are done. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to be able to do a schooling online and still be able to be a mom and work full time. Great course!"
-- Wendy, WI
"I already work in a medical office and now I know a lot more about the medical world than before I took this medical assistant program. I learned a great deal from this amazing program. It was a wonderful learning process, it was easy to understand and I would recommend it to coworkers and everyone interested in being a medical assistant or working in a medical office."
-- Jolene, CA
"Thank you for offering this online medical assistant course... as an EMT-B working in a doctor's office I really needed to take this program to make more money and help in the office, with job cuts we now have less people to work with. I was afraid that I would lose my job without this knowledge. I didn't think I would be able to get it without spending a fortune and a year or more out of my life. Because of this course I am assured a job and will help the office to be more efficient. Thank you all so very, very much!"
-- Sarah, Ohio
"“This program was great for me. Since i have a family and am already working in the medical field it was the perfect complement to what I already know and really gave me some formal tools to use in my current position. I feel like I am better equipped than I was before the program and now have solid knowledge in what a professional medical assistant does. Thank you for offering this program! It saved me time and money. It was so easy for me to study when it was appropriate for me and my family. Unlike some online programs I felt like I had the control over my learning which is not typical of internet learning. I had a choice between this program and another online program and I am so glad that I chose St. Augustine's and I think I saved somewhere in the range of $13,000!” "
-- Aimee, Maryland USA
“Thank you for this amazing opportunity to participate in your program ---it is very useful and interesting, practice oriented .I liked the explanations and video materials. I plan to use it for my career goals and future education in medical sphere and practical work in primary medical practice as Medical Assistant. I am grateful for this opportunity and looking forward to start my career as MA as soon as possible.”
-- Elena, Florida
“I currently work in a medical department at a manufacturing facility. Prior to working here, I worked in a physician's office for 4 years and did everything that a medical assistant could do and this (program) is a good representation of how things are done and why.”
-- Tammy, Illinois
“I have worked in the healthcare field for almost 6 years as a clerical and have a one year old son and work full time, this program made it possible for me to learn at my own speed, but not miss out on any of the things a parent should be there for. Thank you for your time.”
-- Jacquie, CA
“I have always been interested in the medical field and helping people. This program was very helpful.”
-- Peggy, Florida
“I would like to become a medical assistant so that I can help more in the disability evaluation center that I work in. I am eventually going to become a physician's assistant with this program it will help me reach that goal. Without your course I could not afford the time or money to learn. Thank you very much for this wonderful opportunity.”
-- Adbullah, CA
“Well I have been a CNA for 9 almost 10 years and doing this online class was the best for me and it will help me when I'm working. I recommend this program to everybody!”
-- Jennifer, SD
“I want to be a medical assistant so that I can help others. I am currently taking role at a doctor's office as her medical assistant and I do believe that this experience will help me with my career goals.”
-- Heather, Texas
“I like to work with patients and feel this will help advance me to a better career in the medical field. From the first moment I opened my book I was already learning new things. I enjoyed working at my own pace. It took the pressure of time restraint off me and I could set my own goals.”
-- Christina, California
“I had fun doing this class and I loved that a person could do it on their own time.”
-- Maritza, North Carolina
“I work in a medical office as part of the billing department, and I am looking to extend my repertoire to medical practice on top of my current coding position. I do believe this experience will help me become exceptionally more hirable. I'm glad that you can go at your own pace and that your course does not expire after a given amount of time. The textbook was helpful and really easy to reference. It will come in handy later as well, I'm sure. Thanks for everything.”
-- Spencer, CA
“This career training is very helpful to help get a full time medical assistant job and earn a salary.”
-- Dee, Ohio
“I took this course to be able to help out if the office was short staffed. The program was great– it was good to be able to do this at my own timing- its organization made it easy to access info.”
-- Cynthia, Home Physicians Managing
“I have been working as a nurse’s aide in the hospital for about 2.5 years, but I would like to get into a doctor’s office and this (program) has everything you need to know.”
-- Amanda, Pennsylvania
“I am currently a CNA trying to move up in the health care profession. I think this will help a lot because I learned new Terms, Different types of what a Medical assistant is supposed to do. . I think this program was EXCELLENT!”
-- Heather, Wisconsin
“I really feel confident going forward with my career goals after this program. I feel a strong connection with the health care profession and used this to elevate my education and to progress in my job. I felt the online support and labs helped with my education. I really enjoyed the program and was thankful for the unlimited time assistance. It helped me retain all of the information and continue my job in the healthcare profession and to also apply it to my life. Thank you again.”
-- Elizabeth, Patient Services Representative, California
“First and foremost I would like to express my profound and utmost gratitude to the general staff and administration of St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants for such a wonderful distance educational program. Such a unique course has had huge impact on me medically and those enrolling for it. Sincerely the administration deserves more than an accolade for their commendable work of imparting medical knowledge to students globally. Indeed St Augustine School of Medical Assistant deserves all credibility to be ranked #1 of the top ten online school of medical assistant. I have diploma in medical laboratory science and certificate in health and social care. Graduating from St Augustine School of Medical Assistants with a Medical Assistant certificate will boost my credential and capacitate me to work in healthcare facility alongside doctors.

"The online medical assistant course is designed in such a way that anyone entering the course won't find it much difficult, as it does not requires complex formalities. One will do it at his own pace of time, as it is convenience with no time limits, affordable and worthy course. I have told most of my medical colleague about this online course. I am very proud to have undergone my course through this reputable institute, may God bless the administration of St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants.”
-- Ahmed, AL Sheefa Clinic


"I loved every bit of this program. I loved being able to learn and study at my own pace. It was helpful being able to focus on what I was reading and learning about instead of stressing about a dead line. Each class was broken down to an understandable level so it was easier to read. I am very impressed with how the program works and am looking forward to going further with my studies. I believe this experience will help not only with my current career goals but also my future goals.”
-- Brianne, Tennessee USA


"Thank you for providing this course… the cost of the course and studying when I could was the only way for me to pursue this change of careers. I would recommend this school to anyone.”
-- Kim, Maine USA


"This medical assistant program was phenomenal! The program did not meet my expectations, it exceeded them! I just wanted to say thank you again for having such a convenient, affordable course available!”
-- Erin, Florida


"St. Augustine Medical Assistant School’s well recognized course has made me more confident in my position, as well as helping me ‘climb the ladder’. All in all, I enjoyed the classes and videos, and may look to do more on-line. Thank you."
-- Carol, Arizona


"I work in a medical office as a manager and often have to fill in for Medical Assistants when they are out of the office. This will enable me to better assist the medical providers. I felt the program to be very informative and would recommend."
-- Tammy, Dermatology Clinic, Idaho


"I have a passion and a respect for those who possess the knowledge and passion to heal. St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants online program was absolutely VERY helpful. I appreciate the non-pressure atmosphere."
-- Kanoelani, Hawaii


"I have worked in a pediatric office for almost 10 years as a receptionist. I can’t wait to get back and be with the patients and help them further. This was a great program for a stay at home mom like myself! Thank you so much! Thank you so much for this experience. I was able to accomplish it all on my own time frame. It has really helped me to feel better about myself and start me on a great career path! Thanks!"
-- Dorothy, Utah


"This was a big step in my career goals, everything was made very easy and clear in the program. I know this is a great opportunity to continue my education and a great choice because I can't go to regular classes. I am a single mother and this will make me a better person and mother. God bless you and thank you."
-- Lucero, Texas


"This experience definitely helped me gain the knowledge I will need to help physicians and patients. I was surprised because I expected it to be very generic, however it covered every aspect of a medical office which is important. I currently work in a medical office and part of what I feel is my 'job security' is that I am able to do a variety of different functions in the office like scheduling, billing, phones and medical assisting. The program was very helpful because it was detailed and very specific."
-- Elizabeth, Idaho


"This was a good experience in helping me become a medical assistant. Met my expectations and more! Covered all of the necessary topics! I liked this program very much. It allowed my to study at my own pace while working and caring for my young child. Thank you to everyone at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants. I am so happy I took your program. You are the best!"
-- Karen, Indiana


"The St. Augustine medical assistant program has literature and videos demonstrating significant information in order to proceed properly to become successful in this field. I appreciate the opportunity to take this knowledge with me as a reference and guide for everyday life."
-- Evelyn, Texas


"My ultimate goal is to become a Registered Nurse and becoming a medical assistant brings me closer to that goal and the program was great for me. My employer is offering me a promotion after completing your program."
-- Benjamin, Montana


"I do believe this program was very helpful, including the textbook. I have worked in a medical office for ten years now doing everything a medical assistant does. I really enjoy my job and want to work harder to be better at my job. Thanks so much."
-- Dustie, West Virgina


"I do believe that this experience will help me with further exposure to another aspect of medicine and perhaps cause a motivation to even further my studies in the field. This program taught me medical terminology that I am now comfortable with and understand. I like the convenience of studying at my own pace, and the fact that I could study during my free time, away from work, made it possible for me to take this course when otherwise I could not possibly have been able to."
-- Lisa, Tennessee


"I enjoyed this program. Your Medical Assistant program has solid information, presented in many ways that makes it easy to learn. It helped me learn the information by having it presented in different forms."
-- Daryl, California


"It is a goal of mind to pursue the health care profession in order to help people. This program was very beneficial to me. I preferred the self paced learning due to my busy work schedule."
-- Julie, Indiana


"This program will really help others to accomplish their healthcare goals. It was very easy to use and understand, and very thorough."
-- Jennifer, California


"I believe this experience will help me do my job to the best. This program was really helpful and it did aid me in deepening my knowledge. I would definitely recommend to anyone interested in Medical Assisting. "
-- Narisha, Baylor University (Texas)


"The Medical Assistant program at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants has been very beneficial for me and has help me determine a better focused path in my health care career. This online school training surprised me with all the connections to the video training. I was very pleased with the program. It has expanded my knowledge in all of this medical information, and find that it is a very huge benefit to my future medical position. Thank you"
-- Karen, Florida


"I have the experience and knowledge from working with a doctor and this course really helped me because I am a mother of 3 and I was able to work at my own time of the day. I want to thank the person or staff who came up with this idea of taking this course through the internet."
-- Paula, Texas


"I loved the medical assistant program and classes I completed online from the St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants company. I go to Florida State (FSU) full time and after finishing this program was offered a part time job as a medical assistant in a doctors office, this will help pay my tuition and living expense while at college. The doctor is also giving me the money that I paid for the program. The online class was complete and offered everything I need to know as a medical assistant. I looked into the longer very expensive programs, and they we not for me! This was perfect! I'll always be grateful for this opportunity and to the people who created this program. I recommend your medical assistant course to everyone very very much! "
-- Tina, Florida State University


"I feel this program has helped me better understand and get a grasp of the medical office as a whole instead of just clinical or administrative. I like the self-paced learning!"
-- Christine, Indiana


"I believe this medical assistant program will help me with my career a lot. Thank you for offering this program online. It was a very helpful with myself having to work full time and having a family. It made things so much easier."
-- Amy, Alaska


"This experience will certainly help me and I believe it will also benefit other full time workers who want to excel in their education as well. I work at a medical office and want to learn as much as I could and this program helped me a lot. Since there was no time limit it helped me go over information I did not understood. If you want to give yourself a chance to learn this is the program you need to take. Health care professions are in demand right now and if I can do it, You could do it too."
-- Beenish, Texas


"I have worked as a medial assistant for almost 15 years and want to further my knowledge and credentials. This course is very user friendly and helpful."
-- Jennifer, Oregon


"After completing this program I can earn more and up my pay at the clinic I am currently working for. The program is very easy to follow and #1 for working/ mothers who need schooling self-paced."
-- Katlyn, Kentucky


"I have been in the medical field for 10 years and wanted to be more than a biller, office manager and secretary, so this will help me with my goals to my future. I am full time wife and my husband was in an accident that made me have set backs, it was great to work at my own pace and time. This program was just amazing! I just wanted to thank you for this opportunity."
-- Lee, Louisiana


"I currently work in an office with a pediatrician as a receptionist and I think your program will make me better at my job and a better person. This is why I am taking this opportunity to become a medical assistant and learn more of the medical side of this career. I heard about your program from a co-worker in the office I work at currently, she told me it was a great program to accomplish and at my own pace and I found everything was pretty pleasant. Thanks for having such a nice program I learned a lot!"
-- Estie, Illinois


"This program has helped me to have more of an understanding for the medical assistant program as a whole. I feel that the material is easily understandable and set out in a great order. I believe this will help me in many ways as I start my career in the medical field. The set up is perfect and everything is taught in a good order."
-- Amanda, Alaska


"I have been a CNA for many years, it was time for a change. This was a great medical assistant program and is just what I needed for the doctor's office I work for."
-- Lisa, Arizona


"This online experience with St. Augustine Medical Assistant School has helped me a great deal in achieving my career goals. I'm very excited to finally be able to become a medical assistant and work in a medical environment like I have always wanted. I'm very happy that this program is available on-line. For me having kids it is very hard to get to a regular college because I live in a small community and it is hard to find any babysitters around this area. I will use these skills that I learned from St. Augustine throughout my career for many years to come. Thanks for the opportunity."
-- Heather, New Mexico


"About a year ago I took a fast pace growing position working with our local cardiologist as a receptionist and this program was wonderful for me. I have four children and a full time job. This program allowed me to work at my own pace when I could. I want to thank you all for making this possible for my family and myself, this will definitely be something I am forever proud of. "
-- Paula, Michigan




Wednesday, January 16, 2013

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants now offers a convenient  nationally accredited and certified Medical Assistant program online. Students can now take classes completely online and study anytime at their own pace and convenience with the #1 ranked online Medical Assistant program offered my St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants. Complete program details are available on the distance education website at www.MedAssistant.org    


Medical Assistant Program Review

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants is best fitted to those busy working individuals who are still wanting to increase their degree of knowledge in medical field and even their expertise as well. This education program is being taught online – no hassles in commuting or going to school and even stresses over the heavy traffic street roads. Anybody who are planning to avail for this education and learning only needs a computer sets at home and an internet connection and then register to begin attending online the online school for medical assistants.

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants provides affordable distance education programs earned which are completed entirely through online courses. The flexible certificate programs offered at St. Augustine provide the opportunity for busy working adults to pursue their educational goals within a short time frame and at a pace comfortable for them. St. Augustine offers several medical certificate programs including the nursing assistant program, dental assistant program, pharmacy technician and medical assistant. Students enrolled in the program at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants have access to the online library where they can research and utilize the resources to complete their assignments. Online support is offered where students are able to direct their questions from advisers, educators, and various health care providers including nurses and physicians. St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants is nationally accredited and certified through the National accreditation and certification board.

The certificate program in Medical Assisting offered at St Augustine School of Medical Assistants provides a quality distance learning online program which equips students with the array of skills and knowledge necessary to perform the tasks associated with the position. The program curriculum was designed in collaboration with health care experts and can be completed in as little as six to eight weeks. The classes offered within the program include medical terminology, human body planes, basic human anatomy and physiology, medical office professionalism, patient communication, basic medical law, infection control, surgical instruments, emergency care, clinical equipment, specimen collection, patient history and physicals, medication injections, measuring a pulse and introduction to CPR and Basic Ultrasound. The courses and labs are all offered online to permit working students the flexibility of determining when and where to complete their work. The program is self paced, allowing students to work at a pace comfortable for their individual needs.
St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants program details are available on the distance education website and other educational websites.

Monday, November 05, 2012

What Does A Medical Assistant Do?

What Does A Medical Assistant Do?


The demand for medical assistants continues to grow, especially in the United States where health care shortage has required many doctor’s offices to rely more heavily on medical assistants to perform basic tasks, like first contact with a patient, taking blood pressure or medical histories and possibly performing some tests like ultrasounds or blood tests. This often varies according to the needs of the medical office and local state laws. What a medical assistant often depends upon their qualifications, training and the needs of a specific medical practice. They often have dual roles, performing both clerical work and working with patients. 

In most cases Medical Assistant are trained on the job to meet the needs of the medical office. However, there are also many types training programs both formal and informal to help meet the basic needs of office medical assistants.  

St. Augustine Educational Services now offers a convenient online course to help students learn about working as a medical assistant. Online program details are available at:  http://www.medassistant.org/program_details.html

Medical Assistant Questions

Common Questions about Medical Assistants:

 

What Medical Assistants Do?

Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners. Their duties vary with the location, specialty, and size of the practice.

Work Environment?

Most medical assistants work in physicians' offices and other healthcare facilities. Most work full time.

How to Become a Medical Assistant?

In most states, there are no formal educational requirements for becoming a medical assistant. Most have at least a high school diploma. Many assistants learn through on-the-job training. Many Medical Assistant also take classes online or at local community/junior college. St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants is now offering a comprehensive program online for Medical Assistants to study and review the basics of working in a medical office as a Medical Assistant.  

What is the Average Pay?

The median annual wage of medical assistants was $28,860 in May 2010.

What is the Job Outlook for Medical Assistants?

Employment is expected to grow by 31 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand will stem from physicians hiring more medical assistants to do routine administrative and clinical duties so that physicians can see more patients.

 How Can I Learn More About Online Courses?

You can view program details for the St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants online course at: 

http://www.medassistant.org/program_details.html

What is a MOOC?

A massive open online course (MOOC) is a type of online course aimed at large-scale participation and open access via the web. MOOCs are a recent development in the area of distance education, and a progression of the kind of open education ideals suggested by open educational resources.
Though the design of and participation in a MOOC may be similar to college or university courses, MOOCs typically do not offer credits awarded to paying students at schools. However, assessment of learning may be done for certification. MOOCs originated from within the open educational resources movement and connectivist roots. More recently, a number of MOOC-type projects have emerged independently, such as Coursera, Udacity, edX. The prominence of these projects' founders, contributing institutions, and financial investment helped MOOCs gain significant public attention in 2012. Some of the attention behind these new MOOCs center on making e-learning more scalable either sustainable or profitable.

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Medical Assistant as a Career

As the aged population grows rapidly, more and more medical assistants are needed to care for them. Medical assistant will become a hot job in the near future.
 
If you want to become a member of them, you need to participate in the vocational training first. Now let me introduce you St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants, which can offer you a systematic and formal training courses online with a state-approved certificate of qualification.

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants has years of experience in the industry and has good relationship with the nations hospitals, health agencies, and clinics, etc. After a 6-8 weeks professional training, you can work as a qualified assistant placed on the health agency or hospital. 

If you are interested in the program, just go and visit the website & blog of the school now. And you will know about the highlight features of the medical assistant courses for reference.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants Ranked in "Top 10 Best Medical Assistant Schools"

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants offers a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program online. This is a distance education (online learning) program for Medical Assistants. St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants currently ranks # 9 on the list of "Top Medical Assistant Schools" by Best Colleges. St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants is an online school for Medical Assistants offering formal training with a nationally accredited and certified Medical Assistant distance education program. The official school website is located at: www.medassistant.org 

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Pinoy, MD

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants, an online school for medical assistants offers medical assistant education where learning and certification is achieved online.

This school for medical assistant is best fitted to those busy working individuals who are still wanting to increase their degree of knowledge in medical field and even their expertise as well. This education program is being taught online – no hassles in commuting or going to school and even stresses over the heavy traffic street roads. Anybody who are planning to avail for this education and learning only needs a computer sets at home and an internet connection and then register to begin attending online the online school for medical assistants.

Entire review posted at: 
http://pinoy-md.com/2011/09/school-for-medical-assistants.html

Thursday, September 08, 2011

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants Reviews

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants Ranking #9

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants provides affordable distance education programs earned which are completed entirely through online courses. The flexible certificate programs offered at St. Augustine provide the opportunity for busy working adults to pursue their educational goals within a short time frame and at a pace comfortable for them. St. Augustine offers several medical certificate programs including the nursing assistant program, dental assistant program, pharmacy technician and medical assistant. Students enrolled in the program at St. Augustine have access to the online library where they can research and utilize the resources to complete their assignments. Online support is offered where students are able to direct their questions from advisers, educators, and various health care providers including nurses and physicians. St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants is accredited through the National accreditation and certification board.

The certificate program in medical assistants offered at ST. Augustine provides a quality distance learning online program which equips students with the array of skills and knowledge necessary to perform the tasks associated with the position. The program curriculum was designed in collaboration with health care experts and can be completed in as little as six to eight weeks. The classes offered within the program include medical terminology, human body planes, basic human anatomy and physiology, medical office professionalism, patient communication, basic medical law, infection control, surgical instruments, emergency care, clinical equipment, specimen collection, patient history and physicals, medication injections, measuring a pulse and introduction to CPR and Basic Ultrasound. The courses and labs are all offered online to permit working students the flexibility of determining when and where to complete their work. The program is self paced, allowing students to work at a pace comfortable for their individual needs.

Complete list of Medical Assistant Top Ten Schools at:

http://www.thebestcolleges.org/the-top-10-ranked-online-medical-assistants-schools

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants

If you’re eager to get into the field of medicine but don’t wish to go to school for years on end, becoming a Medical Assistant could be right up your alley. A Medical Assistant is just that – you assist those in the field keep on task and running smoothly. This is a great way to get into the medical field, and it’s the first step into a very rewarding career helping those in need. The best place to get started is St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants, where you can study on your own time and finish as fast as six to eight weeks.


The Benefits of Becoming a Medical Assistant
At St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the Medical Assistant field and how to get involved in the fast-growing profession. Nurses and doctors need people to assist with their every day duties to help the entire operation ruin smoothly. This is your opportunity to fill that need and become a Medical Assistant. If your aim is to work while educating yourself for a more long term degree, becoming a Medical Assistant will allow you to be exposed to your chosen field while studying to better your opportunities even more so. It’s a win-win situation for all involved: doctors and nurses get the help they desperately need and you get valuable experience and exposure to the medical field. Not to mention that’s ranked as one of the best Medical Assistant programs available – the choice is a no-brainer!


The Medical Assistant Program Details
St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants is a nationally accredited school that delivers home-based education. You can actually complete the entire course in as little as six weeks. The great part of doing this type of education, however, is that there are absolutely no deadlines. You can actually take as long as you need! The beauty of St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants is that you can go as fast or as slow as you need. So, if you have test anxiety or a full-time job already, you can take everything very slowly. If you’re ready to get going very quickly, you can blaze through and get accredited in as little as a month and a half.


Support Availability and Costs
You’ll get plenty of support when you need it at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants. Help is a call or email away, so if you have any questions or concerns it’s no problem at all to contact them. Costs are very reasonable, as well, as this career-building education can be very affordable. Be sure to compare it to other longer term degrees available online, and you’ll quickly see that St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants offers the best value and time needed for a great career in the medical field. Helping others is the key to happiness, and at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants you’ll find the quickest and easiest way to get involved with this amazing field.

Thursday, September 01, 2011

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants

Best Colleges Ranks St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants on their list of "Top 10 Medical Assistant Schools" .

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants provides affordable distance education programs earned which are completed entirely through online courses. The flexible certificate programs offered at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants provide the opportunity for busy working adults to pursue their educational goals within a short time frame and at a pace comfortable for them. St. Augustine offers several medical certificate programs including the nursing assistant program, dental assistant program, pharmacy technician and medical assistant. Students enrolled in the program at St. Augustine have access to the online library where they can research and utilize the resources to complete their assignments. Online support is offered where students are able to direct their questions from advisers, educators, and various health care providers including nurses and physicians. St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants is accredited through the National accreditation and certification board.

The certificate program in medical assistants offered at St. Augustine provides a quality distance learning online program which equips students with the array of skills and knowledge necessary to perform the tasks associated with the position. The program curriculum was designed in collaboration with health care experts and can be completed in as little as six to eight weeks. The classes offered within the program include medical terminology, human body planes, basic human anatomy and physiology, medical office professionalism, patient communication, basic medical law, infection control, surgical instruments, emergency care, clinical equipment, specimen collection, patient history and physicals, medication injections, measuring a pulse and introduction to CPR and Basic Ultrasound. The courses and labs are all offered online to permit working students the flexibility of determining when and where to complete their work. The program is self paced, allowing students to work at a pace comfortable for their individual needs.

Click here for complete list of "Top 10 Medical Assistant Schools"


Wednesday, August 17, 2011

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants

Top 10 Ranked Online Medical Assistants Schools

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants now ranks in the top 10 of Online Medical Assistant Schools by Best Colleges:

# 9. St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants provides affordable distance education programs earned which are completed entirely through online courses. The flexible certificate programs offered at St. Augustine provide the opportunity for busy working adults to pursue their educational goals within a short time frame and at a pace comfortable for them. St. Augustine offers several medical certificate programs including the nursing assistant program, dental assistant program, pharmacy technician and medical assistant. Students enrolled in the program at St. Augustine have access to the online library where they can research and utilize the resources to complete their assignments. Online support is offered where students are able to direct their questions from advisers, educators, and various health care providers including nurses and physicians. St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants is accredited through the National accreditation and certification board.

The certificate program in medical assistants offered at ST. Augustine provides a quality distance learning online program which equips students with the array of skills and knowledge necessary to perform the tasks associated with the position. The program curriculum was designed in collaboration with health care experts and can be completed in as little as six to eight weeks. The classes offered within the program include medical terminology, human body planes, basic human anatomy and physiology, medical office professionalism, patient communication, basic medical law, infection control, surgical instruments, emergency care, clinical equipment, specimen collection, patient history and physicals, medication injections, measuring a pulse and introduction to CPR and Basic Ultrasound. The courses and labs are all offered online to permit working students the flexibility of determining when and where to complete their work. The program is self paced, allowing students to work at a pace comfortable for their individual needs.



Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Medical Assistant Jobs

inding medical assistant work will offer you a lot of job security, this industry is always growing and will continue to be around regardless of the state of our economy. Becoming a nurse or doctor is not the only way to have a rewarding job, actually there is a vast array of different careers in the medical field.
And among the many different careers in the medical field you will find a good chance to obtain medical assistant work. So what specifically does a medical assistant do? Their duties very widely, you could find yourself doing things like taking blood, or working in the front office. The description for medical assistant work varies widely depending on where you find yourself working.
In your pursuit of finding medical assistant work the first thing you’re going to want to do is look for a solid medical assistant program. This type of training is going to give you the experience and knowledge you need to take on your role as a medical assistant.
There’s a wide range of different medical facilities that need medical assistant’s working there. An advantage for the hospital is that medical assistants can perform many of the duties that a doctor or nurse will do, and in the state of the economy medical assistants are in high demand. So as long as you have the necessary skills and knowledge you will find it very easy to obtain medical assistant work.
If you go to the governments labor statistics website you can verify this information for yourself. You’ll find the data necessary to convince yourself that this job is growing much faster than average. You’ll also find out the typical salary for medical assistant work, the information you will find there will be very specific and enable you to determine exactly what type of office will pay which salary. You can also find out which city has the most medical assistants.
I hope that you’re starting to see that it just isn’t true that you need to go to medical school to have a career in the medical industry. This is just not the case! If in the future you might be instead pursuing other medical careers such as a nurse or doctor, getting your foot in the door to with medical assistant work is a great way to get much-needed experience. This will enable you begin to understand all the different things you need to know to keep a medical office running as smoothly as possible.
When you first set foot into your doctors office you’ll be able to tell exactly how much staff you need to enable the office to run efficiently. He’ll have insurance specialists, lab technicians, receptionists, etc. Doctors offices, hospitals, schools and several other types of organizations need to hire all kinds of medical professionals to enable them to run the office.
So as you can clearly see getting into the medical field can be an excellent career choice. I recommend that you don’t stop your research here though, and look into a wide variety of different industries. As an example would you prefer to find work in a plastic surgeon office, or would you feel more comfortable working in a dentist’s office? If you consider all these things you’ll be able to construct the right plan of action suited to your tastes to help you find a job that’s just right for you.

Finding medical assistant work will offer you a lot of job security, this industry is always growing and will continue to be around regardless of the state of our economy. Becoming a nurse or doctor is not the only way to have a rewarding job, actually there is a vast array of different careers in the medical field.

And among the many different careers in the medical field you will find a good chance to obtain medical assistant work. So what specifically does a medical assistant do? Their duties very widely, you could find yourself doing things like taking blood, or working in the front office. The description for medical assistant work varies widely depending on where you find yourself working.

In your pursuit of finding medical assistant work the first thing you’re going to want to do is look for a solid medical assistant program. This type of training is going to give you the experience and knowledge you need to take on your role as a medical assistant.

There’s a wide range of different medical facilities that need medical assistant’s working there. An advantage for the hospital is that medical assistants can perform many of the duties that a doctor or nurse will do, and in the state of the economy medical assistants are in high demand. So as long as you have the necessary skills and knowledge you will find it very easy to obtain medical assistant work.

If you go to the governments labor statistics website you can verify this information for yourself. You’ll find the data necessary to convince yourself that this job is growing much faster than average. You’ll also find out the typical salary for medical assistant work, the information you will find there will be very specific and enable you to determine exactly what type of office will pay which salary. You can also find out which city has the most medical assistants.

I hope that you’re starting to see that it just isn’t true that you need to go to medical school to have a career in the medical industry. This is just not the case! If in the future you might be instead pursuing other medical careers such as a nurse or doctor, getting your foot in the door to with medical assistant work is a great way to get much-needed experience. This will enable you begin to understand all the different things you need to know to keep a medical office running as smoothly as possible.

When you first set foot into your doctors office you’ll be able to tell exactly how much staff you need to enable the office to run efficiently. He’ll have insurance specialists, lab technicians, receptionists, etc. Doctors offices, hospitals, schools and several other types of organizations need to hire all kinds of medical professionals to enable them to run the office.

So as you can clearly see getting into the medical field can be an excellent career choice. I recommend that you don’t stop your research here though, and look into a wide variety of different industries. As an example would you prefer to find work in a plastic surgeon office, or would you feel more comfortable working in a dentist’s office? If you consider all these things you’ll be able to construct the right plan of action suited to your tastes to help you find a job that’s just right for you.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants:

St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants:

Online Medical Assistant Distance Education Program

According to the United States Department of Labor, "Medical Assistant employment is projected to grow much faster than average, ranking medical assisting among the fastest growing occupations over the next decade. Job opportunities should be excellent, particularly for those with formal medical assistant training."

We are now offering formal training online with our nationally accredited and certified Medical Assistant program. Our program will allow you to study online at your own pace and convenience. Most students complete the program in about 6-8 weeks. However, you can take as long as needed. There are no deadlines or time limits and our medical assistant training program is very affordable. Click here and register online today for just $645!

Medical Assistant Program

  • Our courses are designed and reviewed by professionals in the field to give you the best training anywhere.
  • There are no traditional classrooms at strict timings. Easy online learning is our aim!
  • Our tuition fee is very affordable, so you save time, money and resources.
  • Flexible program schedule, you can take your classes anywhere at anytime.
  • There no hindrance to your daily schedule. No time limits or deadlines with our program.
  • Complete online support is available to answer all your questions and with personal attention.
  • Only 6-8 weeks programs to earn your Medical Assistant Certificate

We are More Affordable then other Medical Assistant Schools!

The use of innovative distance education technology helps us provide one of the most affordable medical assistant programs available anywhere! In addition, our team of consulting educators, physicians, nurses and other health care provides are always available to assist you in your online studies.

Our Medical Assistant program makes Learning Simple and Fun!

  • We offer simple and quick online registration
  • You can study online anytime at your convenience
  • All classes and labs are online with self-paced study
  • There are no deadlines or time-limits

St. Augsutine School of Medical Assistants

We are now offering formal training online with our nationally accredited and certified Medical Assistant program. Our program will allow you to study online at your own pace and convenience. Most students complete the program in about 6-8 weeks.

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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Medical Assistant Training Online at St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants

Our Medical Assistant program is now offered completely online, so you can study anytime at your own pace and convenience. Our program offers the student a very flexible schedule and allows you to take your classes online from any computer anywhere at anytime without any hindrance to your daily schedule, with our program there are no time limits or deadlines- just study your classes online anytime and complete the program at your convenience.

Medical assistants as healthcare professionals perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly. Medical assistants find employment in private and public hospitals, as well as inpatient and outpatient facilities, medical doctors, etc. Given their role as healthcare professionals the demand for medical assistants is only on the rise.

The duties of medical assistants vary from office to office, depending on the location and size of the practice and the practitioner’s specialty. Medical Assistant registration formalities are extremely convenient and flexible with St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants online distance education program. Our simple online registration form and tuition payment modality is also tuned for your convenience.