starting medical assistant in 4 weeks should i go or not??

Wow, there are some bad talks about MA's... I think its all about putting yourself out there..yea, i heard MA's dont get paid well for the price they pay for school, but i think if you just want to start off in the medical field, MA is a good way to start off, because you will have experience in alot of areas and then maybe you can decide on what you really like doing.. you know like just working in a medical office, lab tech, nurse, surgical tech, x ray tech.. just whatever... i think it'll be a good idea..

Mabi in Nashua, New Hampshire said: i start medical assistant school on sept 4th and i dont know if i should take it or no because of all the comments posted here..im scared and i dont know if i should take it or not. im starting at hesser college...im starting a job also but is delntal receptionist no experience medical but dental, im also going to be making $12/hour...iam bilingual spanish/english but i dont know what you guys think should i go to school or should i just go do something else??and how are the medical assistant job here in nashua,NH

NO!!!
Go to another schooling like ROP not college they will rush you, they will not care about anything and it is a cut throat place to be at this stage in the game economy wise. I'm out 6 months and have a high gpa, cert. MA and lic phleb. and I cannot for the life of me find a job... Don't think when you go to college they will help you find a job, they just want to look like they are, but they never get you one or I mean help you find one.

Jessyka in Indianapolis, Indiana said: I am currently in college for medical assisting and our instuctors tell us that MA's do make more than LPN's. How do find out the truth?

good lord,thats a bunch of crap. lmao,thats funny. salary.com baby:)

LOL! CNA'S do not even make half as much as LPN's

tamarra in Fredericksburg, Virginia said: IM ABOUT TO ATTEND SCHOOL AT MCI FOR MY ASSOCIATES, I JUST DONT KNOW IF I SHOULD GO FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANT OR MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR, WHAT DO U GUYS THINK? AFTER READING THE POST IM REALLY STUCK,I JUST DONT KNOW IF I SHOULD GET AN ASSOCIATES DEGREE FOR MA, KNOWING THEY DONT MAKE MUCH

you might as well do RN if your going to school. it doesnt make any sense to go to school for two years to be a MA,and get paid less than half of a nurses wage...

I am looking for any information on the program in Concord, Ca; Loma Vista. I also am from the San Francisco East Bay and wondering if Medical Assistants in this area are experiencing the same entry level salary and employment issues.

And lastly is anyone out there happy to be a medical assistant? I am thinking if they are they don't have a need to be on this site and hopefully out enjoying there great job and life!

Mabi in Nashua, New Hampshire said: i start medical assistant school on sept 4th and i dont know if i should take it or no because of all the comments posted here..im scared and i dont know if i should take it or not. im starting at hesser college...im starting a job also but is delntal receptionist no experience medical but dental, im also going to be making $12/hour...iam bilingual spanish/english but i dont know what you guys think should i go to school or should i just go do something else??and how are the medical assistant job here in nashua,NH

i am currently attending school for medical asstisting and i love it. it is a great experience and a chance to futher your knowledge and skills in the health care profession> so i say you should go ahead and start

Melissa in Oviedo, Florida said: Since Medical Assisting is getting bad reviews, does anyone have any suggestions as to what health care positions would be beneficial? I mean, one where you can make a decent income and still be doing things like an MA would do.

Thanks for all the advice and replies!!

If you want to go into the health field, Medical Assistant is a great way to start. Then work your way up. I tell you what.... as a single mom...it was either a Medical Assistant, or working in the factory. Not to say there is anything wrong with factory work. But if you work your way up the ladder in factory work, be there for 15 years, making top dollar amount, then get laid off.... what happens? You have to start right back at the bottom at some other factory job, making minimum money. Now.... with a Medical Assistant, you get paid on your experience. If you get laid off, well, you know you can go somewhere else making the same amount of money, if not more.
Everyone who knocks down Medical Assistants are usually RN's or LPN's who happen to have more training than M.A's. Well, LPN's are just like M.A's, but get paid a little more for the same job. If you are passionate, and enjoy being around people, and can handle blood, then Medical Assistant may be right for you. But if people aggrivate you, then you may need to choose another profession. Hope this helps.