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Suture Materials used to close wounds
Medical assitants Perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep offices and other
healthcare facilities running smoothly. Many complete a one to two year medical assisting
program
Surgical technologists Perform a variety of tasks before, during, and after operations so
that it operates smoothly. Training ranges from nine months to two years
Physician assistants Examine patients, diagnose illnesses, arrange treatment, and perform
many other tasks that doctors typically do under physician supervision. Requires completing
accredited education and passing a national exam
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics Provide emergency medical treatment for
critically ill or injured people. Requires formal training programs and certification. Training
offered at three levels
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EMT-Basic At the basic level, learns to assess, lift, and move patients; treat shock, burns,
poisoning, allergic reactions, deliver babies, calm people, deal with emotionally disturbed, apply
bandages. Class takes around 110 hours
EMT-Intermediate Has two national sub levels; EMT-Intermediate 85 and 99. These
require 30-350 hours of additional training. Can learn advanced patient assessments, use a
manual fibrillator, IV, and endotracheal tube
EMT-Paramedic The most advanced level can provide more medications, use advanced
life support systems and supplies and provide advanced emergency services.
Professional organizations Include access to educational seminars, subscriptions to
professional journals, networking opportunities
AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants (Professional organization for MAs,
other than AMT), set standards for medical assisting education through exams
AMA American Medical Association