Developing a career as a medical assistant or certified nursing assistant can be a very rewarding and exciting experience that allows job seekers to work in the medical field with only two years of college. This engaging text gives readers all of the advice they need to get started on their career, with important information on job basics like resumes and interviews. It includes sidebars with perspective from professionals currently working in the field: the challenges and the rewards to working one-on-one with doctors, nurses, and patients.

What is a medical assistant? -- An appealing career -- Training requirements and certification -- Landing a job -- Expanding horizons.