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May
7 Skills Every Patient Care Technician Needs (Beyond Certification)
The 7 skills every patient care technician needs in 2026 — three technical (phlebotomy, EKG, glucose) and four soft (EHR, communication, time management, escalation).
Medical Coding vs Medical Assistant: Pay, Training, and Path
Medical coding vs medical assistant: very different roles. Coders translate encounters into billing codes (often remote); MAs deliver direct patient care. Compare pay, training, and paths.
What a Postpartum Doula Does (Plus What They Don’t Do)
Postpartum doulas support new parents with newborn care, feeding, sleep, light housework, and emotional support — typically 2-12 weeks at $25-$50/hour.
Doula certification costs $300-$1,200 depending on the program. Compare DONA, CAPPA, Birth & Baby University, ProDoula, and others — plus what's NOT included.
MyCAA for Military Spouses: $4,000 for Medical Assistant Training
MyCAA provides up to $4,000 for military spouses to earn portable healthcare credentials — CCMA, CPT, CPCT, CPhT. Eligibility, application steps, and pitfalls.