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Emily Larson

Medical Assisting Program Coordinator

1
Courses
4.65
Rating

Teaches in: Health

About Me

I spent over a decade working as a certified medical assistant in busy clinics, handling everything from patient intake to lab tests. That hands-on experience showed me how much proper training matters, so I shifted to education to help others build solid careers. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between textbook knowledge and the real demands of healthcare jobs.
My teaching style is straightforward and practical. I focus on step-by-step procedures and case studies so students can apply what they learn right away. By the end of my courses, students gain confidence in both clinical and administrative tasks, ready to pass certification exams and thrive in medical settings.

Featured Courses

Medical Assisting Certification: Patient Care Essentials
Health
Medical Assisting Certification: Patient Care Essentials
Master clinical and administrative skills for medical assistants. Ideal for those entering allied h…
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Expertise

Medical Assisting Patient Care Healthcare Documentation HIPAA Compliance Medical Terminology Clinical Procedures Medical Billing Patient Communication

Experience

Allied Health Education Hub

Lead Medical Assisting Instructor

Community Care Network

Clinical Training Supervisor

Metro Health Clinic

Certified Medical Assistant

Achievements

  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with 12 years of active credential.
  • Authored the textbook 'Medical Assisting in Practice,' adopted by 45 training programs.
  • Delivered keynote talk on patient safety at the National Healthcare Educators Summit 2023.
  • Developed an online certification prep course with a 94% student pass rate.
  • Contributed to HIPAA training modules for the American Association of Medical Assistants.
  • Open-sourced a medical terminology study tool on GitHub with over 2,000 downloads.

Teaching Impact

  • 1 Course
  • 4.65 Average Rating