Celebrate Medical Assistants Recognition Week This October
This month is the perfect time to recognize the important work that Medical Assistants do! Join ACI Medical & Dental School in celebrating:
- Medical Assistants Recognition Week – October 20th – 24th, 2025
- Medical Assistants Recognition Day – October 22nd, 2025
Medical Assistants all across America will be honored for their hard work and dedication during this week of recognition.
What Is Medical Assistants Recognition Week?
Medical Assistants Recognition Week (or MARWeek) was originally created by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) to celebrate the importance and contributions of Medical Assistants in the healthcare industry. MARWeek is designated as the third full week in October, with Wednesday being a special focused day of celebration.
The Growing Role of a Medical Assistant
A Medical Assistant is an integral member of a healthcare team. The role of a Medical Assistant can vary depending on the size and specialty of their workplace. They are expected to support the work of physicians and other health professionals, performing both clinical and administrative duties including:
- Assisting doctors in physical exams and minor surgeries.
- Taking patients’ vital signs, height and weight measurements.
- Updating patient electronic health records (EHR).
- Sterilizing medical instruments and sanitizing examination rooms.
- Performing EKGs and phlebotomy procedures.
- Other clinical procedures as required by the medical facility.
- A thorough understanding of Medical terminology, Anatomy and physiology, Medical law and ethics, and HIPAA regulations will be utilized throughout the Medical Assistant’s typical day.
- Front office procedures including answering phones and scheduling appointments.
As with many other jobs in the medical & dental fields, the job outlook for Medical Assistants continues to grow. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for Medical Assistants is expected to grow 12% by 2034, which is much faster than the average job growth across other industries. There has never been a better time to become a Medical Assistant!
How Practices Can Celebrate MARWeek
- Start with a thank-you: Kick off Monday with a brief huddle recognizing specific wins from the past year. Share patient compliments and shout out teamwork moments.
- Thoughtful perks: Provide breakfast or lunch, employee gifts, or other ways to show your appreciation.
- Professional growth: Offer a paid CE course, cross-training time, or mentorship sessions with providers.
- Spotlight stories: Feature your team’s MA profiles on the website and waiting room screens. Add a badge to staff name tags for the week.
- Patient participation: Place a “Thank Your MA” note station at check-in. Invite patients to leave quick notes that you compile into a keepsake.
Learn More About The Role Of Medical Assistants
Read some of our blog posts to learn more about the important work of Medical Assistants.
- How Long Is CCMA Training? A quick breakdown of CCMA program length, from classroom hours to clinical internships, plus what affects your timeline from start to certification.
- Medical Assistant Career Advancement: What Comes Next? Paths to grow beyond entry-level MA roles, including CCMA specialty skills, leadership tracks, and bridge options into nursing or physician roles.
- How Many Hours Does A Medical Assistant Work? Typical weekly schedules for clinic and hospital settings, overtime considerations, and how shifts vary by employer and specialty.
- How Becoming A Medical Assistant Can Help Pre-Med Students Hands-on patient experience, provider shadowing, and clinical skills that strengthen med school applications and interviews.
- Cross-Training For Medical Assistants Why adding skills like phlebotomy, EKG, and Patient Care Technician workflows boosts employability and pay potential.
- Common Interview Questions for Medical Assistants The questions employers ask most, with guidance on crafting strong answers that highlight clinical competence and patient-first communication.
- What Is The Medical Assistant Dress Code? Learn about the standard Medical Assistant dress code, including scrubs, footwear, identification, do’s and don’ts, and more.
Interested in Becoming a Medical Assistant?
Medical Assistants Recognition Week is the perfect time to look into this exciting career and see if it’s right for you. At ACI Medical & Dental School, you can receive the training and skills you need to become a Medical Assistant in 14 weeks of day classes, or 35 weeks of evening classes. Our Medical Assistant Certification Program with Phlebotomy, EKG, and Patient Care Technician also includes a 180-Hour internship that provides important hands-on experience in a real work environment.
Classes are starting soon! Contact us today to learn more about becoming a Medical Assistant.
