vlog: week in the life as a medical assistant student | in-person & distance learning + more!

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2 жыл бұрын

hiiiii guys.
i am currently a medical assistant student, so i decided to give you guys a REALISTIC week in my life as a student.
my scrubs are usually from FIGS or scrubs and beyond.
let me know if you guys want the link to anything in this video, i am NOT a gatekeeper and would love to share my links with you all.
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IG: erincostello1
tiktok: erincostello00
about me
i am a medical assistant student, i also have my MRS degree lol
location: washington, d.c.
zodiac sign: libra sun
age: 25
** i don’t own the rights to any music in this video **

Пікірлер: 58

@futurertbrit3781 2 жыл бұрын

Girl you will love being an MA everyone is different but I love being an MA but a lot of us will usually turn to be a RN but I’m going back to school to be an RT I feel being an MA helps so much to grow later!!! My favorite to work in is pediatrics it’s definitely not for the weak but seeing those baby faces and watching them grow was really a reward!! Good luck wishing you nothing but the best ♥️

@timeless9820 Жыл бұрын

Totally

@frankiedee3122 Жыл бұрын

I thought that if i become an RN, i would be set, but the reality is being an MA, i feel is perfect for me. I started my MA journey in 2014 by earning a Diploma. Phlebotomy was also a part of the program. i loved it. I was successful, then i hit an obstacle. In January 2023, I decided to make a comeback to the MA scene and now i am working on my associate degree in medical assistant. I plan to get my CCMA cert and CPT cert (Phlebotomy). The object is to add different things to my MA resume to create several paths.

@erincostello101 Жыл бұрын

love that! i can’t wait to start my externship and put my skills to use. wishing you all the best💕

@jasminesincerely2580 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video, would def like to see more !❤️

@chokolatekittee 2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to be starting my program soon. It is also a hybrid course. I’m excited and nervous because I want thee best student.

@khalifadawson Жыл бұрын

Congratulations ❤🎉🎉

@brandymason2883 Жыл бұрын

I started my pr3erequisite class in August. My Final paper is due next Sunday, then registration starts for MA classes. 9-12 month program. I am excited. Then I will do Sterile Processing as well.

@erincostello101 Жыл бұрын

good luck 🍀

@ericawoods545 2 жыл бұрын

We’re going to be done around the same time even though my program is a year long! 😅😅😂 I can’t wait though. I just finished my spring semester today and then summer term starts in a week and then I’m finished. We’re almost to the finish line!!

@erincostello101 2 жыл бұрын

that’s so exciting! i wish you the best on your journey ✨

@stacynewton34 Жыл бұрын

I graduate in May. Im thankful to God for this opportunity, but even God knew I wasn't going to stop their.i start in Agust for my B.S.N and I can't wait

@erincostello101 Жыл бұрын

good luck 🍀

@kitsunefaye1661 9 ай бұрын

You have help with your kids. That’s a good thing; I’m going back to school with no help with my son at all. Hopefully I’ll be going back in February.

@tkay4733 9 ай бұрын

New subscriber ❤ I start my MA program next month and then I’ll be otw to nursing school next year in fall 😊. How do you like MA so far ? Do you plant to further your career to something else ?

@Yshakayl9 9 ай бұрын

Hey girl I start in January.. how was the medical terminology class? any pointers

@c.7533 Жыл бұрын

Wow what a great and informative vlog thank you for this I really appreciate it i am looking into the anaheim carrer school for M/A wish me luck

@erincostello101 Жыл бұрын

good luck 🫶🏽

@keisha_j887 11 ай бұрын

I just started my MA program last week. Im currently taking Medical Terminology and Medical Office Management. Its not necessarily hard i agree but alot to remember. Did you work while in school? I have school M-TH and work 3 12,s a week...its alot while being a single mom of 3. How did you manage?

@sheilalawrence8569 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I found your channel!! Great video by the way I’m finishing my certificate soon I’m so excited!! What state are you in? I’m in Tennessee

@erincostello101 2 жыл бұрын

DC!

@stephaniescott5223 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I am too what part of tn

@ItzamarAlvarez Жыл бұрын

My MA program is 2 months becuase its even faster. plus im a full time college student and working a full time job lolll

@Adrienne.Michelle91 Жыл бұрын

I start classes tomorrow and I’m nervous. I always thought about going to school for this but I kept putting it off

@erincostello101 Жыл бұрын

good luck💕

@niecylove6631 Жыл бұрын

My program start in august 😢 I’m so nervous but later I’m going into lpn program after 🙂🙂

@bryajohnson2962 Жыл бұрын

Omggg congrats , I finish in October .. I love itttt sooo far❤️❤️❤️

@myaholdren8591 2 жыл бұрын

Hi!! I was just wondering what laptop you have and do you recommend that or an iPad for classes?

@erincostello101 2 жыл бұрын

my school gives us a chrome book upon passing our first class, but i use my ipad 11pro more

@joharibigj6954 6 ай бұрын

Do you guys do writing in class?

@mayatodd9147 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I just enrolled into the medical assistant program I start in a week in very excited.

@erincostello101 2 жыл бұрын

good luck to you on your journey💕

@mayatodd9147 2 жыл бұрын

@@erincostello101 thank you

@itssLaury Ай бұрын

Update?

@GSweetz_ 2 жыл бұрын

Does your school or internship site accept vaccine exemptions? I’m done and currently waiting to be placed for internship.

@erincostello101 2 жыл бұрын

i’m actually not sure if they accept exemptions. we were all told we had to be vaccinatedz

@Emzzzzz Жыл бұрын

Hey. Can you tell me where the black blouse that wore at the cafe is from?

@erincostello101 Жыл бұрын

hi! it’s from my local scrubs&beyond store.

@Marwa-373 Жыл бұрын

Great video..plz do share books detail ,name ..

@brandymason2883 Жыл бұрын

What laptop is that? Does it come in white or is that some sort of laptop sleeve or cover? I like that.

@erincostello101 Жыл бұрын

it’s the google chrome book, it’s white. i js have a cover.

@LifeAsBriiii 2 жыл бұрын

what school do you attend for MA? I am in the process of trying to find a good school to become a medical assistant.

@erincostello101 2 жыл бұрын

which state are you in?

@LifeAsBriiii 2 жыл бұрын

@@erincostello101 I am in Maryland

@rayshellpearson7131 2 жыл бұрын

Tips for someone wanting to start?

@erincostello101 2 жыл бұрын

hey girlie 💕 i say js jump right in! & that’s to whatever you want to do in life. find a school that works for YOU. meaning if you want to go in person, find a school that offers that. if you want to go online, find a school that offers that. i am a visual learner so i js knew i needed to be in an MA person that offered school in person. know your end goal, memorize it, write it down and think of that and reflect on it when you lose focus or you have challenging moments during your program.

@sheladiity 2 жыл бұрын

Heyy, love the vlog🥰 are you taking the CMA exam or RMA exam?

@erincostello101 2 жыл бұрын

i am going for the CMA exam upon completing my program. you are recognized all over america as a CMA, & as a RMA you aren’t all across the USA; only certain states.

@ericawoods545 2 жыл бұрын

@@erincostello101 Actually the RMA is a national certification. It’s accepted in all 50 states. The only difference is the certifying agency and the eligibility specific requirements of the medical assistant program you’re doing.

@erincostello101 2 жыл бұрын

@@ericawoods545 really? i know they do have two different certifying agencies. but, i learned that the both the cma & rma are awarded, but some medical institutions only recognize the cma & tend disregard the rma.

@ericawoods545 2 жыл бұрын

@@erincostello101 That just seems more like a preference thing. There should be no reason to completely disregard an RMA when it’s a nationally recognized certification. It could be the area. For instance, I live in Los Angeles and as long as you have a certification you’re good. It just has to be by a well known national certifying agency, so they say CMA, RMA, CCMA and sometimes list the agencies next to them in the job description because there are different type of agencies that certify for the CCMA and the CMA and they’re not the ones you think (NHA and AAMA), but by a completely different agency all together, which wouldn’t be good.

@its_april1 10 ай бұрын

@@erincostello101i am currently in a cma program and i go for my nha certification later this month. In your opinion (1, not difficult at or or 10 extremely difficult) where would you put the test? I am very nervous

@mariaa6600 Жыл бұрын

Hey girl I’m really interested in doing this Medical assistant program but the cost of the college I’m looking at is roughly $24k how much did You pay for yours? Should I keep looking for other options pls lmk! 😓

@erincostello101 Жыл бұрын

i actually didn’t pay out of pocket at all for anything except my scrubs, pens, book bag, etc. i completed my fafsa & my school actually paid me to go to school, about $40-$200 a month depending on how many classes i had. i have one loan form school that i won’t start paying on until 6 months after i graduated.

@mariaa6600 Жыл бұрын

@@erincostello101 consider yourself very fortunate. I applied for fafsa and they would only cover 9k the rest of the 24k would have been paid by me.

@DaHiddengem 2 жыл бұрын

Good Evening Can You Tell Me The Name Of The Book You're Working Out Of? I'm Looking For More Books To Use To Help Me With My Classes.

@erincostello101 2 жыл бұрын

hi! i use kinn’s the medical assistant: an applied learning approach & the study guide. the study guide is the key.

@rayshellpearson7131 2 жыл бұрын

I tried to dm you on Instagram it says u don’t accept messages request so I’ll just send it here and let u follow me on Instagram I followed you a few minutes ago Instagram message below ⬇️ Hey pretty I just got done watching your MA KZfaq video I see you are somewhat close and was hoping we could meet up maybe one day when u have time I’m looking to be a MA student soon but I’m scared overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, Also I would love to see how u study and maybe even have you study with me and offer tips if we study together. Look forward to seeing more of your journey and meeting you