2015 Holiday Gift Guide for Medical Assisting Students
Medical assisting students are pretty special! We akin them to superheroes because not only are they staying up late to study, taking tests, writing papers and reading textbooks, but they’re also working to pass clinicals and helping people—all at the same time
If anyone deserves a spectacular gift this holiday season, it’s these hardworking folks! But that doesn’t mean they’re easy to buy for. If you’re stumped on what to buy the soon-to-be healthcare professional in your life, you came to the right place. These practical present ideas will make this season as a student a bit easier and a lot more fun!
12 holiday gift ideas for medical assisting students
Personalized stethoscope
When you think of a medical assistant, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Scrubs, a clinic and … a stethoscope! The stethoscope is an iconic gift, and there’s no doubt your medical assisting student will be using one—so why not get it personalized! Etsy has tons of different designs and patterns to fit any medical assistant’s taste
RingSafe accessories
Is your medical assisting student married? Most healthcare professionals aren’t allowed to wear jewelry, so using RingSafe, a company that makes necklaces and key chains that hold rings when they need to be removed, is a great idea! This type of gift ensures that your loved one’s most precious trinkets are kept safe during working hours
Comfortable (and stylish) shoes
Medical assisting students are on their feet for long periods of time throughout the day during clinicals. Clogs are helpful in easing sore feet, and Dansko clogs are a favorite among medical professionals. They also come in a variety of patterns and colors. Not only will their feet benefit from these supportive shoes, but can spice up their scrubs with a bright color or fun print
Medic bag
As a student, backpacks can get tiresome and sometimes purses just aren’t big enough to carry all the essentials you need! A medic bag is the perfect gift to give a medical assisting student, as they’ll be able to fill it with everything from their books and devices to scrubs and medical equipment. Medic bags from Scrubs & Beyond and Etsy can work for both the men and women on your list this year
Caffeine
Not only do students pull late nights—medical professionals do too! Combine both, and you have one individual who needs a lot of caffeine. Whether it’s a gift card to their favorite café so they can grab a cup of joe on the go, or some coffee pods to fuel their single cup brewer at home, they’ll appreciate the boost of energy! Or for a more permanent present, a sturdy thermos to transport their favorite beverage would fit the bill
Relaxation package
Staying up late and studying for hours can often lead to fatigue. Not to mention all of that pouring over books and jotting down notes can elicit sore muscles. The stress of school can manifest physically, leaving students exhausted, tense and anxious, according to the University of Florida. Gift your medical assisting student with a gift card for a massage, some at-home spa products or sign them up for a yoga class
Humorous medical-themed paraphernalia
You have to keep a sense of humor when you’re in a medical profession! Bring a smile to your medical assisting student’s face with a funny T-shirt. We like this “I Found This Humerus” one. Or stuff their stocking with these cool syringe pens. There’s no reason not to geek out about hilarious medical-themed garb
A maid or housecleaning service
Who would say no to having their place professionally cleaned? Medical assisting students are incredibly busy people, so a gift card for a housecleaning service would be an excellent Christmas gift. Looking to save money as you Christmas shop this year? Gift them a homemade gift certificate and do the dirty work yourself
Steth-O-Charm
Add some bling to that personalized stethoscope with a Steth-O-Charm. Little details like this can make the medical experience more fun and may even bring a smile to a patient’s face. With several charms to choose from—like “Commitment to Excellence” or “I Radiate Pure Awesomness” charms—you really can’t go wrong
DIY blood type testing kit
You’re medical assisting student knows all about blood types, but have they ever tested their own? Good news: there's a kit for that! Figure out your blood type quickly and easily with this BYOB (bring your own blood) experiment. With a little prick and a few drops of blood, your medical professional will be able to see the antigens in his or her blood!
Medical prints
A dorm, apartment or house is always more complete once you deck the walls with artwork. Gift your medical assisting student with some vintage medical art prints to decorate their home or office. Take a look atDictionArt and Fine America Art’s selections of medical prints to find the perfect health-related piece for your special student
Monopoly: EMS edition
Who doesn’t love a good game of medical Monopoly? A fun twist on the age-old board game, this healthcare-themed version is sure to please. They can whip this out at holiday gatherings to educate the cousins or impress their friends at game night with their wealth of medical knowledge
