3. Duties/Responsibilities • Examine patients • diagnose and prescribe • Physical exams • Visit and observe patients
4. Educational Requirements • Medical Assisting Masters degree • Re-certification every 2 years • Can go through special programs • Has to pass national certification exam
5. Possible Schools 1. Duke University Durham, NC: $63,320 2. Quinnipiac University Hamden,CT: $57,770 3. MCPHS Boston,MA: $33,320
7. Job Outlook • Will grow 38% from 2012-2022 • 86,700-120,000 growth in people
8. Salary range • Beginner salary average $90,000 • Range: $64,430-$124,770
9. Special Skills and Traits • Patience • Comprehension • Active listening • Good at explanations • Critical thinking and problem solving
10. Days and hours • Should be ready to be on call last minute • Weekends and Holidays are common • Average 40 hours a week • Depends on what environment you work in
11. I believe I am patient, caring and thorough. I would try my best to make the child feel better This would help in this area of work because someone who cares about what they do does it best.
12. Part that appeal to me the most is diagnosing and prescribing because I feel that I am good a problem solving.
13. Part that appeals to me the least is having to cause pain to the child for shots etc.
14. Facts • 27 months of schooling required • Can work in an office, hospital or do house calls • Confers with licensed Physician when needed • trained as generalists in medicine • flexibility to practice in different areas w/out additional education
15. I plan to study nursing in college so this area of medicine interests me.
