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Unit 1: Health Assisting
Lesson 3: Education
and Credentials
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Career path or ladder
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Career levels
Assistant or aide
Technician
Technologist or therapist
Professional
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Health assistants
Nurse assistant
Medical assistant
Medical laboratory assistant
Recreational therapy assistant
Dietetic assistant
Restorative nursing assistant
Hospice assistant
Psychiatric assistant
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Nurse assistant education
High school diploma or GED
Trained on the job
State-approved training program and exam to become certified nurse assistants (CNAs)
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CNA OBRA certification
75 hours state-approved training
16 hours of supervised practical training
Exam
Performance reviews
In-service education
State specific
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Medical assistant education
High school diploma or GED
Trained on the job
Training program
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Certified medical assistants (CMAs) AAMA certification
Training program
Clinical internship
Exam
Continuing education units
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Registered medical assistants (RMAs) AMT certification
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State regulations
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Professional organization benefits
Meeting people with similar interests and sharing ideas
Growing more confident and competent in skills through education
Networking
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Student organization benefits
Enhance student’s education in quality and impact
Sponsor competitions
Award scholarships
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
Skills USA-VICA
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Professional development
Courses
Workshops
Seminars
Articles in professional journals
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Continuing education units (CEUs)
Specified amount of additional education
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Additional training
Taking knowledge, skills, and experience to the next career level