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If you’re feeling unprepared for your practicum … this is your reminder: You’re not alone. Many medical assisting students struggle with confidence before entering clinical settings. But here’s the truth: Confidence isn’t a requirement to start—it’s something you build upon.

Women’s alcohol use is changing—and Medical Assistants are often the first to notice. But here’s the question: 👉 Do you feel confident knowing what to say next? Join our FREE virtual Training of Trainers (ToT): Alcohol and Women: Prevalence, Trends, and Preventing Alcohol-Related Harm 🗓 June 15, 17 & 24 ⏳ Registration closes May 15 In this 3-part series, you’ll learn how to: ✔️ Spot trends in alcohol use among women ✔️ Understand real health impacts ✔️ Navigate conversations with confidence ✔️ Bring these skills back to your clinic or classroom 💡 This isn’t just training—it’s practical tools you’ll actually use with patients. 🚨 Don’t wait—secure your spot today: buff.ly/zqO5qsr #MedicalAssistants #MAProfessionals #WomensHealth #AlcoholAwareness #PatientCare #HealthcareTraining #PublicHealth

Medical assistants get the best of both worlds 🎶 From hands-on patient care in the clinical setting to keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes—scheduling, charting, and coordinating care—medical assistants truly do it all!

Every day in clinics across the country, medical assistants record numbers that can reveal important clues about a patient’s health. These measurements may seem routine—but together they can signal a patient’s risk for type 2 diabetes and open the door to early intervention.

Medical assistants who hold the CMA (AAMA) credential are trained to recognize potential poisoning situations—from medication errors to household or environmental toxin exposure. aama-ntl.org/certification

Spring is here—and that means spring training season. But in health care, preparation never has an off-season. Because when it comes to patient health, the team needs to be game-ready every day. ⚾ If medical assisting had a “starting lineup,” what skill would be your MVP?

The AAMA is proud to be exhibiting at the 2026 Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools National Conference on Allied Health Education! Let’s talk certification, career growth, and supporting the next generation of medical assistants. #ABHES2026 #TheRhythmOfInnovation

March is bringing medical assistants together across the country! 🌟 Each conference is a powerful reminder of the impact medical assistants make—coming together to learn, lead, and support one another in delivering quality patient care. aama-ntl.org/about/state-so…

Sometimes the most important part of patient care starts with a simple question. What’s one question you’ve asked a patient that helped uncover something important for their care?

Medical Assistants play a key role in identifying alcohol use in patients. Are you prepared? Join our FREE ToT: Alcohol & Women: Trends + Prevention 🗓 June 15, 17, 24 📝 Register by May 15 🔗 buff.ly/zqO5qsr #MedicalAssistants #WomensHealth #Prevention

Some teams have luck. Health care has medical assistants. ☘️ Today, we’re not just celebrating St. Patrick’s Day—we’re celebrating how fortunate the profession is to have medical assistants like you. 💚 Happy St. Patrick’s Day to the true gold in health care!

✨ And the award goes to … medical assistants! If clinic life had an awards ceremony, medical assistants would be recognized for their dedication, adaptability, and commitment to patient care.

The March/April issue of Medical Assisting Today is on its way to your mailbox! 🔗 Read it now: aama-ntl.org/publications/m…

😴 Sleep patterns can influence everything from heart health and immune function to mood, memory, and metabolism. Poor sleep or inconsistent sleep schedules may increase the risk of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and depression.

The brackets are set. The gloves are on. Welcome to Medical Assisting Madness: Sweet 16 From patient patience to clinic chaos, we’re voting on what truly defines medical assisting life. Fill out your bracket and help send your pick to the Elite 8!

🚭 Smoking is widely known to harm the heart and lungs—but it is also a major risk factor for colorectal cancer. Learn more via @NCCRTNews: nccrt.org

🚨 It’s official—the new AAMA Career Professional Development course is live! Strengthen your clinical expertise with this new course designed specifically for medical assistants, now live in the AAMA e-Learning Center: learning.aama-ntl.org/Public/Catalog…

On National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we recognize the vital role medical assistants play in prevention, screening, and patient-centered conversations that support women and girls affected by HIV and AIDS. ow.ly/hHaY50Vbj87

Nearly 90% of medical assistants are women, representing more than 600,000 professionals who keep health care moving with compassion, precision, and heart. From patient education to clinical support, their influence is felt in every medical practice, every day.

#MedicalAssistants across the country are stepping out in blue to support patients, honor survivors, and amplify the message that colorectal cancer screening saves lives. In partnership with @NCCRTNews the AAMA continues to champion awareness and encourage routine screenings.