Overview
Medical assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and optometrists running smoothly.
For more information on how to become a medical assistant, see the American Association of Medical Assistants Website. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs website includes a database of accredited programs by state. Select "Medical Assistant" from the Profession Name dropdown list.
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Medical Assistant 14 May 2008 [pdf, 164 KB]
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