Nursing Education  As healthcare practices and knowledge have evolved, so have nurses. Likely, no one has advanced more than this modern professional. Today’s nurses have management positions leading entire departments. They are administrators, educators, community healthcare spokespersons, and leaders serving in the public healthcare sector. Early Nursing Education But, this was not always the case. […]

What’s a Certified Medical Assistant? Are you interested in healthcare and hope to impact others’ lives significantly? Then a vocation as a Medical Assistant* may be a route worth pursuing. A Certified Medical Assistant is “a professional who performs administrative and routine clinical tasks in a medical setting.”1 Yet, in some health environments, the role […]

Medical histories—were once housed in manila folders with protruding alphabetized tabs, standing like flags at full attention; each folder held a handwritten health history by one’s family doctor. A black dial phone, college-ruled Steno pad, carbon copy paper, and a home-drawn medical logo historically occupied space atop a medical receptionist’s aluminum desk. Once home to the tools […]

Author: Cheryl Young, Radiation Therapy Program Director | Editor: Cindy Chamberlin, Content Specialist Radiation Therapy, defined by educators Perez and Brady (2008),1 is a clinical modality utilizing ionizing radiation to treat cancer and other benign diseases. It is a field that uses evolving technologies coupled with exact procedures centered around compassionate care for patients. Radiation […]

Do you see yourself in the healthcare industry yet don’t want to commit to long years of schooling? A profession as a Limited X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills training may be just the fit. Gaining skills in this field can allow one to enter the medical world and begin working sooner rather than later. […]

  FAQ with Lisa Dianda, MA, BA, RMA, CCMA-AC, Executive Director of Medical Assistant Program, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts   Question: What do you expect within the medical industry in the next four or five years? Lisa Dianda: Economic and employment experts within the healthcare industry forecast unprecedented growth for the profession. I get […]

In eight (8) months, medical skills, professional certifications, and a career launch? Yes, it is possible, and you can make that change happen in the Gurnick Academy Medical Assistant program. Our Medical Assistant program educates and graduates students ready to enter the Medical Assisting workforce. Students learn and practice the skills utilized in outpatient facilities’ […]

It’s safe to say we’re all grateful for the countless nurses providing acute care to us in times of need. But how many of us know the differences between nurses and what each does? What is a Licensed Vocational Nurse? What makes them different from Registered Nurses? Can both do the same functions? Here are […]

The demand for foreign LVN / RN nurses has increased manifold over the last 10-15 years.  Analysts have attributed this primarily to lack of skilled in-house staff.  This demand has also seen globalization of primary healthcare to developing countries.

Medical Assistants are the multitasking professionals necessary to keep hospitals and clinics running smoothly. They are a valuable resource for any medical team and make up an essential role within the healthcare industry. A Medical Assistant is “a professional who performs administrative and routine clinical tasks within medical settings.”1 A Medical Assistant manages the front […]

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Do you want to begin your journey as a Medical Assistant but are unsure what to expect? Getting an education is an investment, so it’s essential to be prepared to do your best. To feel more confident and maximize your Medical Assisting education, consider these six (6) tips.  1. Choose the Right School Where you […]