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Robin
May 13, 2010 - 5:27PM
72.171.135.215
Is there a way for MA w/27 yrs experience to get certified w/o having to assume a student loan?

OK so my last 2 jobs I lost , the most recent due to DR retired, the one before that (15 yrs of service)closed due to fiancial difficulty,I have had great difficulty finding another job,every job add I see states must be certified,I have had many job recruiters tell me they may not have much luck finding me anything since I am not certified. I have heard over and over again that there is a way for MA's w/lot's of experience to get certified by challenging the test.I feel destined to get certified or change my profession, but I absolutly love my profession as a medical assistant.If anyone out here knows of a way for someone like me to take this test please tell me how,as I can't find out how! I must say I think this is very unfair for employers to be so discriminating, I alway's felt seasoned ,well rounded experience meant something. Thanks Robin, Nashville Tn

Your Professional Title/Credentials: medical assistant(have certification as nurse tech)

Are You Still In School? no

Are You Working? recently unemployed

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May 13th, 2010 - 5:27 PM
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MITCH
May 14, 2010 - 8:05AM
72.221.76.212
Re: Is there a way for MA w/27 yrs experience to get certified w/o having to assume a student loan?

CHECK OUT THIS ORGINIZATION;S PRE-QUAL. SECTION

http://arma-cert.org/prequalification

YOU MAY NEED TO COPY URL INTO YOUR BROWSER

Your Professional Title/Credentials: RMA-LPN

Are You Still In School? NO

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Robin
May 14, 2010 - 9:45PM
72.171.135.215
Re: Is there a way for MA w/27 yrs experience to get certified w/o having to assume a student loan?

Thanks Mitch,I will check out that site.Appreciate the info.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: medical assistant(have certification as nurse tech)

Are You Still In School? no

Are You Working? recently unemployed

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May 14th, 2010 - 9:45 PM
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Leah
May 17, 2010 - 11:30PM
68.235.146.130
Re: Is there a way for MA w/27 yrs experience to get certified w/o having to assume a student loan?

I have the opposite problem. I am certified, but having difficulty finding a job because I lack the experience.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CMA(AAMA)

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Robin
May 18, 2010 - 2:32PM
72.171.135.215
Re: Is there a way for MA w/27 yrs experience to get certified w/o having to assume a student loan?

Don't ya feel like you can't win for losing,and once you do get a job will it be worth a flip?I have found over the years for new medical assistants it usually means taking a not so good position and staying there for a couple of years just to have some experience under your belt ,so keep that in mind and good luck.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: medical assistant(have certification as nurse tech)

Are You Still In School? no

Are You Working? recently unemployed

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May 18th, 2010 - 2:32 PM
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