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title: A blog for NHA candidates and certificate holders. | Jeremy Sasser
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# Care + Career
Resources, news and fun for NHA certification candidates and alumni.
## Jeremy Sasser
### Recent Posts
## [4 Things Pharm Techs Can Do to Help Create a Safe Pharmacy Environment](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/4-things-pharmacy-technicians-can-do-to-help-create-a-safe-environment-for-patients-and-pharmacy-professionals)
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## [My Life as a Pharmacy Technician](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/life_as_a_pharm_tech)
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### **Authored by Jeremy Sasser, Pharmacy Content Strategist**
During my career, the practice of pharmacy has changed … A LOT. [In honor of Pharmacy Technician Day](https://info.nhanow.com/pharmtechday) I am going to share my journey into the profession.
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## [The Role of the Medical Assistant: Change, Opportunity and Growth](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/the-role-of-the-ma_changeopportunityandgrowth)
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Health care is an ever-evolving field … but the landscape has changed more than usual over the last couple of years. For instance, medical assistants (MA) are in greater demand, are being tasked with more responsibilities — and in many cases, are being rewarded for it.
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## [Just one more way Pharmacy Technicians are Making a Difference](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/another-way-pharmacy-technicians-are-making-a-difference)
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In honor of today’s National Pharmacy Technician Day, we want to highlight one more way [pharmacy technicians](https://www.nhanow.com/certifications/pharmacy-technician) are making a difference in their pharmacies and communities.
Pharmacy technician roles have evolved and techs have embraced many new opportunities and have excelled in them. Whether performing MTM duties or compounding, techs are an important part of the day-to-day functions of all pharmacies, helping to improve patient safety and quality of life. One valuable tech skill in particular will be put to use on this year's "Check Your Meds Day:" collecting and documenting accurate medication histories.
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## [Medical assisting job growth: what you need to know](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/ma-job-growth-what-you-need-to-know)
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Here’s good news for potential and about-to-graduate MAs: **Jobs in medical assisting are growing -** ***fast*.**
For aspiring medical assistants interested in keeping up with the trend, there are a few statistics to be aware of:
First, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - which is a U.S. government agency that reports on employment and labor statistics- reports that employment of medical assistants is expected to increase 23 percent from 2014 to 2024. The BLS calculates that the average growth of all jobs in all fields is seven percent - so medical assisting is seeing some huge growth.
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## [3 reasons why it’s a great time to be an MA](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/3-reasons-why-its-a-great-time-to-be-an-ma)
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Today kicks off the first day of [Medical Assistant Recognition Week](https://info.nhanow.com/medicalassistantsrecognitionweek_2017)and it’s never been a better time to be a medical assistant!
As the healthcare field grows and changes, the role of the medical assistant has grown, too - there are more and more MAs working on healthcare teams, and the scope of work for medical assistants has grown. Here are some reasons why it’s a great time to be an MA:
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## [5 things you didn't know about medical assistants](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-medical-assistants)
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What do you know about medical assisting? Here at NHA, we've watched this allied health career evolve into a profession that's respected and rewarding in so many ways. In celebration of Medical Assistants Recognition Week, here are five things you might not know about medical assisting.
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## [Team-Based Care in Action](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/team-based-care-in-action)
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*Done in collaboration with North Shore Physican Group*
Laura Nichols, a [Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)](http://www.nhanow.com/certifications/clinical-medical-assistant) at North Shore Physician Group (NSPG) has experienced first-hand the evolution of the medical assistant. Her role has changed for the better, and she has taken full advantage of professional development and career opportunities offered to her by NSPG.
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## [What is continuing education? Why is it important in healthcare?](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/what-is-continuing-education-why-is-it-important-in-healthcare)
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Some occupations — particularly in healthcare — require continuing education.
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## [How to prepare for your certification exam](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-your-certification-exam)
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You know that feeling when you open a textbook and the words start to blend together? You aren’t sure what to focus on and before you know it hours have passed and you haven’t made any progress.
We’ve all been there. But when you’re preparing for an National Healthcareer Association exam, there’s a better way. Without further ado, here’s our No. 1 tip for preparing for your certification exam:
### Study the right material.
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