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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. What Is a Medical Assistant? - 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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   PAs receive training similar to that of a medical student and can dive in to different specializations, including: Surgery; ... Most physician assistant programs take about 2 years. Students take ...

5. Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia

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   Nursing credentials and certifications are the various credentials and certifications that a person must have to practice nursing legally. Nurses' postnominal letters (abbreviations listed after the name) reflect their credentials—that is, their achievements in nursing education, licensure, certification, and fellowship.

6. 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 ...

7. National Healthcareer Association - Wikipedia

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   National Health career Association (NHA) 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]