too many MA grads?

[country mom]

I've noticed that two of the local community colleges in the area (Davenport and Baker) seem to be graduating ALOT of medical assistant and phlebotomy students. I can't imagine that there are going to be jobs for all of them, and it makes me wonder what these schools are promising the students. I feel kind of bad for them, they're probably making huge sacrifices to get through school, I wonder if even half of them will find a job in their field.

[amjowens]

I wonder too, especially the phlebotomy grads. With the economy as it is, people are falling for the promise of money and jobs in health care, and are so desperate that they aren't stepping back and looking at the big picture. I'm in Toledo, but work in Ann Arbor as a new grad LPN. I'm in my first semester of a RN ADN program, and grads I know aren't finding jobs easily. And, we're talking RNs (yeah, the famed nursing shortage crisis, haha), who have experience as CNAs, good grades, references, etc. Most of my LPN grad friends are finding jobs, but it's not as though employers are begging in any way, plus we're in long term care.

For reference, too, take a look at massage therapy. A few years ago, it was all the rage, schools with pricey tuition popped up everywhere, and it doesn't take a lot of research to see the competition and career options for them. It makes me feel pretty bad for them. I guess if we really want to do something, we'll make our way, but for those who just want a job, there's a lot of hype currently about health care jobs.

[shannonmarie7]

I worked at a Dr's office and they started a MA at $10, which makes me feel that going to school is a waste. I was a receptionist and in office trained MA with out a certificate and made more than that.