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Sep 13, 2009 - 4:26AM
208.106.66.178
Certifications

I would like to know if a Certified Medical Assistant qualifies to work as a Certified Nurses assistant...I know that a CNA has less to do, but i would like ot be sure, cause if i cant find a MA job, i would like to have some kind of back up when i graduate.

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JennyB, SMA
Sep 15, 2009 - 7:59PM
68.205.160.185
Re: Certifications

stx
I would like to know if a Certified Medical Assistant qualifies to work as a Certified Nurses assistant...I know that a CNA has less to do, but i would like ot be sure, cause if i cant find a MA job, i would like to have some kind of back up when i graduate.


First of all, CMA's and CNA's are two totally different scopes of practice. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) work primarily in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) work primarily in ambulatory settings (physician's offices, clinics, etc.)

If you can't find a CMA job, you may consider getting your CNA certification. It is usually just a few weeks to get it, and some facilities will pay for you to get it.

But don't give up so easily on finding a medical assisting job!

Jenny

Are You Still In School? Yes

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