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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 Assistant Job Description - AOL

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   According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), medical assistant will be the fastest-growing occupation through 2012. Here's a look at this hot job from the BLS's Medical Assistant Job Description

4. Orderly - Wikipedia

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   In healthcare, an orderly (also known as a ward assistant, nurse assistant or healthcare assistant) is a hospital attendant whose job consists of assisting medical and nursing staff with various nursing and medical interventions. These duties are classified as routine tasks involving no risk for the patient.

5. Unlicensed assistive personnel - Wikipedia

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   Most UAPs, including nursing assistants, are not certified to change sterile dressings, distribute medications, insert or remove any tubing (such as nasogastric tubes), or conduct tube feedings. Such tasks should be therefore left to the overseeing nurse or clinical licensed professional. [4] UAPs must be delegated responsibilities.

6. List of professional designations in the United States

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   Certified Medical Assistant: CMA: American Association of Medical Assistants: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer: RDMS: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Registered Vascular Technologist: RVT: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer: RDCS: American Registry for ...

7. Direct support professional - Wikipedia

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   Some employers require certifications, while others offer certifying training on the job. The organization may require DSPs to become licensed in first aid, right response, nursing assistant registered, nursing assistant certified, home care aide, and more relevant healthcare-related certifications. DSPs may also be required by their company to ...