Problems faced by Medical Assistant

i am medical assistant bur need to get certified
do you know where i can get certified

I have a class debate and I would very much appreciate it if you could give me some ideas. The topic is should administering medication's legally and ethically fall within the medical assistants scope of practice?

I was wondering if other people out there are having problems finding MA jobs. Here the nurses don't agree with medical assistants and Hospitals refuse to hire them.

Andrea-Looks like you didn't get any feedback on this topic. Has the debate been held yet and what was the outcome,the pros and cons? I say Yes,since this would make a medical assistant capable of working in a hospital. But as the last poster wrote,most hospitals will not hire them,even though they all act like they have a shortage of nursing help. As long as that continues,MAs will be out of work all over.

PA in Sioux City, Iowa said: I was wondering if other people out there are having problems finding MA jobs. Here the nurses don't agree with medical assistants and Hospitals refuse to hire them.

yes i too finish medical assistant program and i have not find a job.

m. g. in Fort Worth, Texas said: i am medical assistant bur need to get certified
do you know where i can get certified

Yes, all you need to do is to go online and look up The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and scroll down until you see - How to become a CMA.This site will give you information about how and where to go for testing in your area. Good luck!

LC in Cleveland, Ohio said: Andrea-Looks like you didn't get any feedback on this topic. Has the debate been held yet and what was the outcome,the pros and cons? I say Yes,since this would make a medical assistant capable of working in a hospital. But as the last poster wrote,most hospitals will not hire them,even though they all act like they have a shortage of nursing help. As long as that continues,MAs will be out of work all over.

I feel that until Medical Assistants are looked upon like medical help (such as LPN'S) - we will not be taken seriously. We get as much training as other medical support staff, but we do not get the recognition for our medical knowledge. Why can't we sit for a National Nursing Board Exam? We can do all the work as most others.

Andrea in Denver, Colorado said: I have a class debate and I would very much appreciate it if you could give me some ideas. The topic is should administering medication's legally and ethically fall within the medical assistants scope of practice?

HI ANDREA IM FROM CHICAGO ILLINOIS I GO TO WESTWOOD COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND WE HAVE A DEBATE MONDAY AND THE QUESTION IS "SHOULD ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS LEGALLY AND ETHICALLY FALL WITHIN THE MEDICAL ASSISTANTS SCOPE OF PRACTICE?
I NOTICED YOU HAVE THE SAME DEBATE BUT I CANT FIND ANY RESEARCH HAVE YOU FOUND SOME??? IF YOU HAVE CAN U HELP ME FIND RESEARCH FOR THIS DEBATE???? I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT. MY NAME IS ALEJANDRA AND ITS DUE MONDAY. THANKS. HERE IS MY E-MAIL TRAVIESAFRESITA@HOTMAIL.COM

I think that they should be able to. As long as they follow proper technique, understand how to calculate dosages properly, know what they are giving and know the side-effects of whatever it is they're administrating, know how to spot anaphylaxis and what do it if that happens, and follow the rule of rights, there's no reason why we shouldn't be able to. Hospitals around here make their MAs take a day-long administration of medication course, as well.

I have a friend in Nursing school right now, and she'll be done in about a month. She said that they haven't even done a subq or ID injection.

I have been out for school of MA since dec 2007 had a 160 hr externship and I have applied ever where here in CT and gone on interviews and they all say the same thing I dont have enough experience and at my school career dept says to apply for medical office If I wanted that kind of job I would have gone toschool for that

I am very depressed that I cant find a job I know I can do this job being a MA I just need to be given a chance

I feel you there, because the same things happening to me on the subject. We have complete the field, but not enough experiences they say.Ifd we completed the field why want they give us a chance to do what we know to do.

I feel you there, because the same things happening to me on the subject. We have complete the field, but not enough experiences they say.I feel we have completed the field, why don't they give us a chance to do what we know how to do in the MA field.

THANK YOU

I understand the pressure you feel about not finding a job in your position. I don't understand why they don't give us a chance to get the experience they want you to get. I like to see them with more opportunity for the MA's and give them a chance to succeed in what they work so hard in doing.

PA in Sioux City, Iowa said: I was wondering if other people out there are having problems finding MA jobs. Here the nurses don't agree with medical assistants and Hospitals refuse to hire them.

if you can't find a job as a medical assistant, go through a medical temp agency and get as much experience as you can through the assignments. going through an agency a job can't turn you down.

Nekitia, A lot of us are adding to the unemployment. I believe the Technical colleges do better with helping find jobs. these side schools on T.V. or in agreement with Sallie Mae loans to get us in so they get paid.Besides technical schools is have that price. The government need to close these fake schools. Because they are taking are money. We ain't making crap!

Tray, I tried that but they are saying the samething, you need experience they say. I tell them how can you get experience when noone give you a chance.

I am attending a college here for MA and they find the internship who usually hires you. What I would suggest is go thru the phone book and start calling, medical offices. They are out there you just have to look. Here in Oregon alot of MA didnt even have any schooling they were trained on the job

i am starting a technical college for medical assistance is it worth it?

Lavette in Atlanta, Georgia said: Nekitia, A lot of us are adding to the unemployment. I believe the Technical colleges do better with helping find jobs. these side schools on T.V. or in agreement with Sallie Mae loans to get us in so they get paid.Besides technical schools is have that price. The government need to close these fake schools. Because they are taking are money. We ain't making crap!

you are ever so right I just recevied my diploma from this school here and I have til yet to find a job and career services tell me to go do home health aide I didn't give them 13,000.00 for some home health aide don't get me wrong I am not talking bad about it but that is not what I went to school for

I went to this school here in Jacksonville and I have till yet to get a job it is so crazy because i even tried a temp agency and I have to be certified first and they didn't tell us about we needed that until we was aalmost out of class and we got to pay for it out of our pockets

Krystal in Baltimore, Maryland said: i am starting a technical college for medical assistance is it worth it?

no don't do it unless you already got a job waiying on you when you get out

I was thinking about going to take my MA in a c.c over in durham n.c. I've been reading in different places that its to find a job. Does anyone know if its hard in raleigh north carolina?

I don't Know but anything is possible good luck

Thanks

Go ahead,and good success.

lucy in Broomfield, Colorado said: I feel that until Medical Assistants are looked upon like medical help (such as LPN'S) - we will not be taken seriously. We get as much training as other medical support staff, but we do not get the recognition for our medical knowledge. Why can't we sit for a National Nursing Board Exam? We can do all the work as most others.

I realize this post was from 5 months ago, but I still needed to comment. CMAs cannot sit the NCLEX because they have NOT BEEN TRAINED AS NURSES. CMAs may be able to perform some of the tasks of nurses, but they do not learn many skills that make nurses licensed professionals, such as patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, and care plan formulation and implementation.

I'm not implying that CMAs are in any way incompetent; their knowledge should be recognized. But, the depth of training in a medical assistant program and in nursing school is VERY different. Just ask and MA who has become a nurse. The jobs are really very different.

m. g. in Fort Worth, Texas said: i am medical assistant bur need to get certified
do you know where i can get certified

did you go to med.assist. school or do you have experience! because if you have experience and no degree your doctor that you work for can get you to test through AMA good luck! shannon

yes, you can get your certification through National Medical Associates call them of get the infor from your doctor who you work for.

ALEJANDRA in Denver, Colorado said: HI ANDREA IM FROM CHICAGO ILLINOIS I GO TO WESTWOOD COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND WE HAVE A DEBATE MONDAY AND THE QUESTION IS "SHOULD ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS LEGALLY AND ETHICALLY FALL WITHIN THE MEDICAL ASSISTANTS SCOPE OF PRACTICE?
I NOTICED YOU HAVE THE SAME DEBATE BUT I CANT FIND ANY RESEARCH HAVE YOU FOUND SOME??? IF YOU HAVE CAN U HELP ME FIND RESEARCH FOR THIS DEBATE???? I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT. MY NAME IS ALEJANDRA AND ITS DUE MONDAY. THANKS. HERE IS MY E-MAIL TRAVIESAFRESITA@HOTMAIL.COM

HI ALEJANDRA.
I 'M FROM CHICAGO, AND I' M GOING TO START MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM. I'M LOOKING FOR A COLLEGE CLOSE TO ME. CAN YOU TELL ME IF THE PROGRAM IS VERY DIFFICULT? I'M FROM POLAND AND ENGLISH IS MY SECOND LANGUAGE. WAS THE PROGRAM EXPENSIVE, AND HOW MANY MONTHS DOES IT TAKE TO FINISH?
PLEASE LET ME KNOW. MY EMAIL IS ANETAP2000@YAHOO.COM
THANKS

ceetee in Jacksonville Beach, Florida said: I went to this school here in Jacksonville and I have till yet to get a job it is so crazy because i even tried a temp agency and I have to be certified first and they didn't tell us about we needed that until we was aalmost out of class and we got to pay for it out of our pockets

yes you do have to pay out of your pocket, but most refund your money back
talk to your school, they should have info or contact the NCCT your self. Natioonal
Center for Competency Test. 1-800-875-4404 www.ncctinc.com hope this helps
las

Dana Scully in Eugene, Oregon said: I realize this post was from 5 months ago, but I still needed to comment. CMAs cannot sit the NCLEX because they have NOT BEEN TRAINED AS NURSES. CMAs may be able to perform some of the tasks of nurses, but they do not learn many skills that make nurses licensed professionals, such as patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, and care plan formulation and implementation.

I'm not implying that CMAs are in any way incompetent; their knowledge should be recognized. But, the depth of training in a medical assistant program and in nursing school is VERY different. Just ask and MA who has become a nurse. The jobs are really very different.

I completely agree. MAs, certified or not, aren't nurses, no way. That is why they shouldn't be able to take the boards. I work in a assisted living facility and we have a couple MAs who call themselves "nurses." it really bothers the R.N.s.......

yes thank you I will be calling this on tomorrow

The job function of a CMA and MA vary from state to state.

I am in a very reputable school at that moment for MA, and will be taking the certifications after completion, and now I am starting to regret taking this course. I have talked to people that have graduated in this field within the past two years and are yet to find a job. These are people who made the deans list each quarter as well.

I fear, that after I do my 160 hours externship, I will not be able to find employment as well. I keep searching the jobs here in Mich, and they want at least two years experience.

I just recently went to my Dr.s and while I was there I asked the CMA that works for my physician how much she makes and she has been there for 8 years now and only makes 12.00 per hr.

It's a scary thought, going to school everyday with the gas prices such as they are, spending 12,000 on a course and then not gaining employment afterwards?

I'm actually considering dropping after this 1/4 is through in a few weeks.
Good luck to the rest of you.

PA in Sioux City, Iowa said: I was wondering if other people out there are having problems finding MA jobs. Here the nurses don't agree with medical assistants and Hospitals refuse to hire them.

Same thing here in Michigan.

I have been trying to get a job since feb since I finished my externship

I have done some per diem jobs but I need a perment job with insureance

I am at the point where I am looking out of the medical area because I have to work

ALEJANDRA in Denver, Colorado said: HI ANDREA IM FROM CHICAGO ILLINOIS I GO TO WESTWOOD COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND WE HAVE A DEBATE MONDAY AND THE QUESTION IS "SHOULD ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS LEGALLY AND ETHICALLY FALL WITHIN THE MEDICAL ASSISTANTS SCOPE OF PRACTICE?
I NOTICED YOU HAVE THE SAME DEBATE BUT I CANT FIND ANY RESEARCH HAVE YOU FOUND SOME??? IF YOU HAVE CAN U HELP ME FIND RESEARCH FOR THIS DEBATE???? I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT. MY NAME IS ALEJANDRA AND ITS DUE MONDAY. THANKS. HERE IS MY E-MAIL TRAVIESAFRESITA@HOTMAIL.COM

Hi Alejandra, I also attend Westwood College here in Midtown, Atlanta and this is a class discussion that will be held on Tuesday in Class and I were just wondering did you ever get your answer. Please email me at bdmoody62@yahoo.com with your comment.
Thanks alot. Respectfully, Brenda