Starting a Healthcare Career Without a Medical Degree
Updated September 2024 Making a Difference as a Medical Assistant When people think about healthcare careers, they often picture white coats – doctors and surgeons working in hospitals. However, you don’t have to be a doctor to make a meaningful contribution in the medical field! One of the most impactful roles you can pursue is that of a medical assistant! This career offers a chance to help others in a fulfilling role that doesn’t require the years of costly training in medical school. Let’s take a look at the path to becoming a medical assistant! Exploring Pathways to Healthcare Unlike
READ MOREVeterinary Technicians are in High Demand
See Why Now is a Great Time to Enter the Industry The Veterinary industry saw a surge in the last year of patients. The surge was due to the many people and families that adopted a pet during quarantine in 2020. The increase of pet owners all around the country indirectly led to a labor shortage of Veterinary Technicians and Assistants. Why is there a shortage? The rise in people being let go from their jobs during the pandemic and the increasing numbers of burnt-out workers has left the veterinary industry in a worker shortage. Many previous workers have felt
READ MORETop 5 Questions about Becoming a Dental Assistant
– Updated July 2023 – Becoming a Dental Assistant can be a great career choice. Employment is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. Some of this growth is an effect of new research findings linking oral and general health. As the population ages, the demand for preventive dental services will likely increase. If you’re considering a career in this field, check out these five popular questions about becoming a dental assistant to help you determine if it’s the right fit for you! #1 What does a dental assistant do?
READ MORE7 Things to Know about Financial Aid for College
– Updated December 1, 2022 – Did you know that you may be eligible to receive financial aid for college through scholarships, grants, or loans? Many high school graduates and adults returning to school do not apply for financial aid either because they think they are ineligible or simply don’t understand what it is. Because so many students fail to file for FASFA, billions in student financial aid go unrewarded. In fact, $3.75 billion in Pell Grants was left unspoken for in 2021 due to a lack of completed FAFSA applications. Understanding financial aid options and opportunities may be daunting,
READ MOREThe Veterinary Assistant to Veterinary Technician Career Jump
Making a change in your career is a major decision that requires plenty of thought and planning. To land a new role, a certain degree or certification may be necessary. You might need to go back to school or undergo additional training to be fully qualified. The day-to-day of your next position may look a bit different from anything you have done previously. It should not be surprising, then, that there is lots to consider when making the jump from veterinary assistant to veterinary technician. If you are a veterinary assistant aspiring to become a veterinary technician, we’ve come up
READ MORENational Veterinary Technician Week 2023
30 Years of Celebration Your beloved pets deserve the best healthcare possible, and that requires the attentive help of everyone on the veterinary clinic team! The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) recognized that and created a week intended to celebrate these professionals: National Veterinary Technician Week! Declared to fall on October 15-21, 2023, this year marks the 30th celebration. Because the celebration now spans three decades, the quite fitting theme is “Pearls of Wisdom,” pearls being the symbol of the 30th wedding anniversary. NAVTA has collected valuable advice from many Credentialed Veterinary Technicians that can guide you
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