Should I:
A. Start my ophthalmic tech program upcoming fall (2 years)
B. Start medical asst program in the upcoming fall (1.5 years)

The problem is that I am undecided if I want to become an OT anymore. I have never been in the health care industry and do not know what it will be like. MA will give more experience and opportunities to further advance. (I do not want to become a nurse). I can't advance as an OT and pay starts at 14/hr (terrible) although MA is not much lower than that. But MA will give me more variety. I have finished 20 credits for my OT requirements. Will it go to waste? What would you do?

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Are You Working? No

I would carefully research all options, also considering the local job market, and whether I have the option to move if I must, and then possibly opt for the medical assistant training with the short term goal to graduate with high honors, sit for a recognized certification exam, and then the long term goal to aim for a job with an ophthalmologist or eye-glass shop (eye doctors are specialists and may pay a little more starting salary than, let's say a family physician). This way you are getting the benefit of your medical assistant training and your 20 credits in ophthalmology.

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Hi there, It's your choice. I agree with Danni, Medical Assisting is a good field to go into. You will probably change your mind several times about what you want to do with your life. Medical Assisting can open many doors for you. Have a great day.

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