When you work in healthcare, you quickly discover that medical professionals have a language of their own. The vocabulary of doctors, nurses, and medical specialists can sound technical, scientific, and sometimes confusing to the untrained ear. Whether you’re a Medical Assistant in training or just considering
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Working tables and tending bar, Staci Harris knew she needed more structure and financial stability in her life. That’s why, in 2008, she entered a career training program to become a Dental Assistant. The transition served her well and she really connected with the instructors. They
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The International Classifications of Diseases, or ICD, is set of alphanumeric codes that allow medical professionals to communicate universally about patient diagnoses and treatments. The codes represent every known symptom, condition, disease, injury, and procedure. They are used across the globe to document patient health conditions
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With the shift away from private practices, Medical offices are bigger and busier than ever. That’s why they need a full, knowledgeable team to keep things running smoothly. Among the professionals they rely on are Medical Office Administrative Assistants.
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An associate degree in allied health can open the door for you to a wide range of healthcare career opportunities. Allied health professionals are the people who support doctors and nurses by implementing treatment plans, conducting diagnostic tests, and providing rehabilitation and support services. If you’re
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Although related, Business Administration and Business Management are two different aspects of overall business operations. Business Administration covers the day-to-day processes that keep an organization running smoothly, such as accounting, finance, human resources, sales, and marketing. Business Management focuses on the management of resources, such as
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In a radiologic technology program, you learn how to be a radiologic technician, using techniques and best practices to take proper diagnostic images. You learn how to capture images of patients’ bones and internal organs via X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, so doctors can diagnose, treat,
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Monica Aviles loved working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). She’d always wanted to help others and what better way than assisting patients, especially the elderly? For more than seven years, she happily provided care and comfort to her patients and their families. But when her
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Radiologic technology is the process of taking diagnostic images of bones and internal organs. These images are captured through X-rays, MRIs and CT scans, and can help doctors diagnose and monitor  patient conditions. The person who performs the imaging is a Radiologic Technologist or radiographer. Doing
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Did you know that Veterinary Assistants don’t just work at animal hospitals and veterinarian offices? While these are great places to work, they aren’t the only employers who need the passion, skills, and knowledge of Vet Assistants. Animal shelters, zoos, and research centers are just a
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