why are medical assistants so important
Final project paper: Why are Medical Assistants so Important?
Identify in your paper:
1. What is a Medical Assistant? What is the role of the MA in the healthcare setting?
2. What is the importance of your role as a Medical Assistant?
3. Do you actually need “training” to become a Medical Assistant? Could anyone become an
MA?
4. Do some research, what is the predicted outcome for job growth in this field over the next
5-10 years?
5. Would the medical office/suite run efficiently without Medical Assistants?
6. Do some research, where did Medical Assistants come from, how/when did this become an
actual profession?
7. What changes would you make in the Healthcare field as a Medical Assistant?
8. How does professional development come into play in becoming a Medical Assistant?
9. What is your ultimate goal in deciding to go to school to become a Medical Assistant?
10. How has deciding to become a Medical Assistant affected your life?
· Each paper should include a title page, body, and a reference page a minimum
of 3 credible sources
· If you are unfamiliar with writing a paper, it is your responsibility to seek out the
resources to help you.
o APA help can be found in the APA Guide.
o Writing help can be found in a variety of places:
· Paper length should be a minimum of 3-4 pages, yet enough to fulfill all the
requirements and adequately explain your topic.
· Refer to the grading rubric for performance requirements for the final draft.
