Care + Career

      Resources, news and fun for NHA certification candidates and alumni.

      A self-assessment to help you improve your healthcare career

      You worked hard, earned your certification and started your new career in healthcare. Congrats! Your dedication speaks volumes about your character.

      But there's still room to grow. (There's always room to grow.) And if you want to level-up your career, the best person to consult is yourself. Yes, YOU!

      “There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.” - Aldous Huxley

      Taking time to reflect on your work performance — especially in regards to "soft skills" — can help you identify areas for improvement and give you a solid foundation for achieving your professional goals.

      So, where do you start?

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      Why you should be asking for feedback more often at work (and how to do it)

      Feedback is a tricky thing.

      Oftentimes, people don't give honest feedback because they're too "nice" and fear they'll hurt our feelings.

      Or, they'll give us honest feedback but our natural response is to be defensive. (We have some tips for that here.)

      But if you really want to level-up your healthcare career, you need honest, insightful feedback from the people you work with every day.

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      The ultimate list of healthcare awareness dates

       

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      Great gifts for allied health professionals

      Healthcare professionals pour their hearts into their work. They're passionate about helping people and making a difference in their communities. What better way to treat them than to give them a gift that recognizes what they love most?

      Whether you're shopping for a friend, family member, student or co-worker, here are some great gift ideas* for the allied health professional on your list.

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      Allied Health Professionals Celebrate and Share Career Stories

      Working in healthcare you have the opportunity to impact other people's lives every day and for so many NHA certified professionals it's the passion for helping others that motivates them in their career.

      This year we celebrated Allied Health Professionals Week - the first week of November - by asking our certification holders to share their stories, and were overwhelmed by over 850 submissions from proud allied health professionals, students, and educators working toward their career dreams.

      Here are some of the stories we received...

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      What does a medical assistant do? It may be more than you think

      If you're thinking about making a career change, entering the medical assisting profession, or trying to figure out what to do next as an MA, you may have questions.

      What are the essential duties of this quickly evolving healthcare role? What is the job outlook for medical assistants? What is the value of getting certified? What other jobs can a medical assistant be qualified for with the right mix of skills, experience, and training?

      Let's take a look at the top questions about being a medical assistant.

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      Troubleshooting your job search

       

      Looking for a job is a big deal. Sometimes everyth ing goes right and you find just the right fit on your first try. More often it takes more time and effort. We put together a list of some common stumbling blocks on the job hunt and a few tips to help you get over them.
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      Insider tips from respiratory care expert Amy Rausch

      The healthcare industry changes everyday, making continuing education vital to your success as an allied health professional. That’s why NHA requires continuing education (CE) credits to maintain certification. And when it comes to creating new educational content, we turn to some of the industry’s top experts — active leaders of the allied health community who are helping shape the future of healthcare.

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      How do I get a healthcare job without experience?

       

      A question that comes up often for anyone completing their education or transitioning to a new allied health career is how to get that FIRST job.

      Even though there is no “one right way” to land that first job, we’ve pulled together some strategies and actions you can take to demonstrate that you’re the right fit for the job you’re applying for.

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      3 real allied healthcare professionals share what they love about their career

      Wondering what it’s like to be a certified allied healthcare professional? We asked Nicole (CPT), Rachel (CMAA), and Adelaide (CCMA), why they chose to earn, and maintain their certification.

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