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2. Medical assistant - Wikipedia

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   A medical assistant, also known as a "clinical assistant" or healthcare assistant in the US [1] is an allied health professional who supports the work of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health professionals, usually in a clinic setting. Medical assistants can become certified through an accredited program.

3. Medical Assistants: What do they do? - WebMD

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   In contrast, medical assistants generally only need a diploma (9-12 months) or an associate's degree in a medical assistant program. Medical assistants don't need a state license to work, but they ...

4. What Is a Physician Assistant? - WebMD

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   A physician assistant (PA) is a health care professional who works with doctors and gives medical treatment. You can find physician’s assistants in virtually all primary care and specialty ...

5. National Healthcareer Association - Wikipedia

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   The National Healthcareer Association ( NHA) is a national professional certification agency for healthcare workers in the United States. [3] Granting credentials in more than 8 allied health specialties, it is an organizational member of the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA). [4] The National Healthcareer Association ...

6. Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia

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   BLS: Basic Life Support ( not intended for postnominal use) BDLS: Basic Disaster Life Support. BCEN: Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing ( not intended for postnominal use) BM: Bachelor of Midwifery. BMTCN: Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse. BN: Bachelor of Nursing. BNSc: Bachelor of Nursing Science.

7. What Is a Community Health Worker? - WebMD

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   Community health worker (CHW) is an umbrella term that includes a range of community health aides. They are typically citizens of the community they serve and support the health system as a ...