What are the risks of medical assistant?

Physical risks:

* Repetitive motion injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, from performing tasks such as typing, charting, and drawing blood

* Back injuries from lifting patients or equipment

* Exposure to hazardous materials, such as blood and bodily fluids

* Risk of infection from exposure to bacteria and viruses

Emotional risks:

* Stress from dealing with difficult patients or families

* Emotional toll of witnessing patient suffering or death

* Compassion fatigue from providing constant care for others

* Burnout from working long hours and dealing with high demands

Personal risks:

* Risk of violence from patients or family members

* Risk of sexual harassment

* Difficulty balancing work and personal life

* Financial risk if job is lost or if there is a reduction in hours