30 07 2019
If you’re on the lookout for a fulfilling, in-demand career, you’ve probably encountered the term “allied health.” But what’s the difference between the medical and allied health sectors, and what do these jobs involve? Let’s take a look at where the term comes from, what it means in healthcare today, and most importantly, what it […]
1 07 2019
Thinking about starting an allied health career? Over the last decade, healthcare certificate programs have become a popular alternative to degrees due to their affordability, shorter study times, and schedule flexibility. Many allied health careers can be started in less than two years, and are convenient options for people who are considering a career change […]
23 01 2018
Future MRI techs will be happy to learn that, after graduation, they’ll be entering into an extremely strong job market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the MRI field is expected to grow by 12% from 2016 to 2026 MRI training programs are designed to give you the skills you need to find work […]
2 02 2017
The American job market is more dynamic than ever, with opportunities to find new careers even for people with decades of experience in other fields. This is particularly true in allied healthcare, with healthcare training programs offering flexible and affordable course schedules to get you into a new career within months. Just what is it […]
3 01 2017
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a medical assistant, your first question was probably, “What exactly does a medical assistant do?” It’s a tricky question to ask because medical assistants have perhaps the most varied role in the medical field. Yes, even more than nurses. Don’t believe us? Let’s look into the details here.
25 05 2016
If you want to find out which are the best healthcare YouTube channels to grow your knowledge or fuel your professional interests, don’t start a search from scratch. We’ve saved you the work. You want to know who’s watching who. Which YouTube channel gets the most hits? Which are the most popular channels where your colleagues hang […]
13 04 2016
Let’s face it, there’s a mountain of medical terms to learn. Whichever area you work in, some medical words you’ll just have to understand. But nobody wants to swallow a medical dictionary to do it. Our list of the medical terms you need to know includes essential medical definitions, but helps you identify a quicker path […]
5 02 2016
University of Essex / Flickr / CC BY Healthcare professionals have busy lives. Trying to stay on top of work and school, your personal life, keeping fit, and getting some downtime can be exhausting in itself. You should never let your own health and well-being come last because you’re taking care of others. Luckily for busy […]
9 12 2015
Medical coding and billing are an important part of modern medicine. Someone visits a doctor or healthcare facility, and after the visit, their insurance is billed. As the healthcare world changes to meet new government regulations and the separation of healthcare providers and medical coders grows, so does the miscommunication and the billing errors. Medical […]
26 11 2015
UNMEER / Flickr / CC BY-NC-ND When the worst Ebola outbreak ever recorded hit West Africa in 2014, people all over the world started worrying. Many felt helpless in the face of such widespread devastation. Once the first case of Ebola reached American shores, citizens feared an outbreak in the US. These recent events have […]