I just got out of the Navy after 11 years as an Hospital Corpsman. The American Registry of Medical Assistants will honor your training and experience and will register you if you meet certain criteria. You can go the the website at http://arma-cert.org/ to request an application. Maybe this knowledge will help increase the number of males in the field.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: NREMT-B/ RMA

Are You Still In School? NO

Are You Working? NO

Hey.Hope since the last entry was 5 years ago Danni or Lorranne ( hope I got her name right) will get this.
I've been a cable tech for 17 years.I was laid off for a year and in that time I went and got a CNA license.In a class of 20 I was one of 3 guys.My buddy was already working in a nursing home so after graduating he was all set with a job.
Me? Back in 2008 with only years of telecom experience behind me I couldn't even get a part time gig 3rd shift. Even though the school said men are in need, I was told at every interview most patients ,especially with at home patients wanted women only that men posed a threat to steal form them and women wanted only women in their rooms.
All that money,time, gas in my car- what a waste.
I was considering an MA or NA class but as you've seen all the negitive comments about men getting jobs- it's not worth more money out of my pocket.
It's true though.Patients prefer women unless the man is already a doctor.
I'd love to work in the medical field but what do?

Your Professional Title/Credentials: T-2 cable Technician

Are You Still In School? no

Are You Working? Temping

I am sorry to hear all those who think men can not find jobs. The fact is that many practices would love to find a man. I have been working since completing my MA program and getting certified through AMT. I work in Oncology as an Infusion Tech and do every thing the nurses do except hang Chemo. I am told by the nurses that I am a huge asset to them and they like having me there, so hang in there guys. The right job is out there if you are the right person. I graduated 2.5 yrs ago and have been working from day one so keep the faith.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: RMA

Are You Still In School? no

Are You Working? yes

Keep your heads up guys! I am a licensed EMT in CA and going to MA school during the day!

Volunteer if you can! I have every confidence after I finish MA school in October that I will find a position.

You must become nationally Certified no question about that! You need to use the MA certification as a stepping stone! Don't stop just with MA go on and get a EMT License! or EKG tech.

Look up CALJOBS if you are in CA! I am going through MA school for 1k ! instead of going to a trade school at spending $14k! Really ? No MA school is worth spending $14k on seriously!

It helped me to get my EMT license first then I started MA school! Most places wont hire a MA unless they are nationally certified and state certified.

So get your EMT first then a Urgent care or a Hospital will hire you or you can volunteer and get that valuable time on the job!

You have to think it out first! YOU CAN DO IT!

Your Professional Title/Credentials: EMT

Are You Still In School? Yes

Are You Working? No

Excellent advice. We cannot repeat it often enough. Don't just stop at the medical assistant diploma, but continue your education. Get your certification and strive for special licenses that allow you to perform EKG, radiological imaging (simple x-ray license), phlebotomy certification, Holter monitor, and any other special courses that will bolster your resume, including branching off into nursing and EMT.

Today's job market is more competitive than ever and doctor's expectations are high. They set their own standards when they hire. So, be awesome.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: Website Owner/Forum Admin