TABLE 2.
Work experience and training status of current GAs
| n | % | [95% CI] | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA prior work experience | (N=293) | ||
| Medical experience* | 158 | 54% | [48–60] |
| Medical Assistant | 31 | 11% | [8–15] |
| Nursing Assistant | 6 | 2% | [1–4] |
| Medical Scheduler | 46 | 16% | [12–20] |
| Research Coordinator | 46 | 16% | [12–20] |
| Laboratory Technologist | 78 | 27% | [22–32] |
| Experience in other field | 95 | 32% | [27–38] |
| No work experience | 106 | 36% | [31–42] |
| GA highest level of education | (N=338) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | 4 | 1% | [0–3] |
| Master’s Degree | 35 | 10% | [8–14] |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 294 | 87% | [83–90] |
| Education at pre-bachelor’s level* | 51 | 15% | [11–19] |
| Associate Degree | 23 | 7% | [5–10] |
| Certificate, Genetic Assistant | 10 | 3% | [2–5] |
| Certificate, Medical Assistant | 8 | 2% | [1–5] |
| Certificate, Nursing Assistant | 4 | 1% | [0–3] |
| High School Diploma/GED | 19 | 6% | [4–9] |
| Other | 8 | 2% | [1–5] |
| GA use of position | (N=339) | ||
| Working toward GC career | 274 | 81% | [76–85] |
| Working toward non-GC career | 71 | 21% | [17–26] |
| Not working toward another career | 63 | 19% | [15–23] |
Note: Not all respondents answered all questions; thus, the N for each question varied. Respondents were asked to select answers that applied to at least one of their GAs and were able to select multiple answers; thus, totals equal more than 100%
*
Category created post hoc by combining the answers listed directly below it.