Scheduling appointments. Welcoming patients into the office doors. Recording medical histories. Preparing patients for examination. Performing laboratory tests. Administering medications. Holding a hand in the waiting room. Talking through treatment plans with patients. Listening to their concerns. These are just … Continue reading What Qualities Make a Great Medical Assistant?
For those looking to get into the medical field, medical assisting can be a stable and rewarding career. As a medical assistant, you work under the supervision of physicians and facilitate their practice in every respect. In Goodwin College’s medical … Continue reading 5 Medical Assisting Courses You’ll Definitely Want to Attend
If you’re preparing for your medical assistant certification exam in CT, here are some tips that could help you succeed! With healthcare careers in CT continuing to grow, the demand for certified medical assistants is ever on the rise. According … Continue reading Preparing for Your Medical Assistant Certification Exam? 3 Tips for Success
Healthcare is a constant necessity. Day in and day out, people will always need professional medical care. This is especially true today. The aging baby boomer population is progressively escalating the nation’s demand for medical services, facilities, and support. If … Continue reading The Medical Assistant Job Outlook is Bright
Find placement at dozens of medical assisting internships in CT at Goodwin College. Learn more! The healthcare industry is continuing to grow, and the time has never been better to pursue a career in the medical field. And one great … Continue reading A Closer Look at Goodwin’s Medical Assistant Internships
Medical Assistant vs. Registered Nurse: Which Career is Right for You? If you are considering a job in health care, you likely know of all the abundant opportunities you can pursue within the field. But how will you determine which … Continue reading Medical Assistant vs. Registered Nurse: Which Career is Right for You?
The demand for healthcare professionals is increasing at rapid rates, with a projected 2.3 million job openings by the year 2024. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “The healthcare and social assistance major sector is expected to become the … Continue reading Find the Right Career Path in Health Care
The demand for healthcare professionals is increasing at rapid rates, with a projected 2.3 million job openings by the year 2024. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “The healthcare and social assistance major sector is expected to become the … Continue reading 5 Fast-Growing Healthcare Careers You Can Achieve with an Associate Degree
The aging baby boomer generation is driving great demand for healthcare professionals — and medical assistants are at the top of that list. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the medical assisting field is projected to grow 23 percent by … Continue reading Flash Forward: What You Can Do with a Medical Assistant Degree
Want to work in the medical field? Learn the skills you’ll take away from Goodwin’s medical assistant courses and get started on the path to a rewarding career. Continue reading What You Learn from a Medical Assistant Program
Train to become a Certified Medical Assistant while working towards an immediate medical assisting job in one of the nation’s fastest growing careers at Goodwin College! Continue reading The Road to Medical Assisting Certification
For those who want to pursue a healthcare career, the necessary schooling can seem daunting. Fortunately, Goodwin offers 3 accelerated medical career programs. Continue reading 3 Medical Career Programs That Can Be Completed in Less Than 18 Months
A mere three days after graduating from Goodwin College’s Medical Assistin program, Kathryn Racicot started her new position at Generations Family Health Center in Norwich. Continue reading Kathryn Racicot: “Medical Assisting is such a great stepping stone”
Megan Husson, recent Goodwin College Medical Assisting graduate, was hired at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in the Hematology/Oncology Department exactly four years to the day of her discharge. At just 16 years old, Husson had been diagnosed with superior mesenteric artery syndrome, a rare gastro-vascular disorder that affects the intestines. “It took eight months to be diagnosed,” Husson recalled. “I’m 5’7 and was 102 pounds and on 28 different medications a day.” Continue reading Megan Husson: “It felt like I was training for a career while I was still in the classroom.”
Troy Carlson worked as a Medical Assistant in a pediatrics office, but the inspiration to continue his education and become a nurse led him to enroll at Goodwin College. Continue reading Troy Carlson: “I believe in Goodwin’s message”
