Veterinary Terminology Cheat Sheet
Veterinary Terminology Veterinary science, like any other field of medicine, has a vast amount of its own unique terms. It’s important when attending veterinary assistant school to learn the basic terminology to more effectively communicate in a veterinary office. Like other medical terminology, veterinary terms are best learned by breaking them down into their component parts. Veterinary terminology has three basic parts (not all of which are used in every word): the prefix, root, and suffix. Common Veterinary Terminology Terms Defined Contralateral. Prefix: Contra- (against). Root: lateral (side). Meaning: Affecting the opposite side. Endoscope. Prefix: Endo- (inner). Root: scope. Meaning:
READ MOREMedical Assistant Terminology to Know
Healthcare facilities cannot run without medical assistants. As a medical assistant, you will spend a lot of time with patients performing clinical care. Sometimes you will be working at the front desk handling billing and administrative duties. These responsibilities demand that you learn the rules, regulations, and the language of medics that more often look like nothing but codes. Fortunately, you do not have to earn all that in one sitting. Milwaukee Career College is here to guide you on your path to becoming a medical assistant. With our hands-on learning approach, we ensure you have a good mastery of
READ MORE8 Surprising Stats About the Veterinary Industry
Digging Deeper into the Veterinary Medicine Everyone who owns a pet will at some point need to go to a vet clinic for something. The veterinary industry is a $50.2 billion industry in the United States. With how large the industry is, there are many things you probably didn’t know about the industry. Here are several statistics about the veterinary industry that might surprise you. 1. 67% of Households in the U.S. Have a Pet This means that as a veterinarian technician, you will likely have the opportunity to interact with over half of the people in your area, or
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3 Small Changes to Make a Big Difference with Your Career Training
Since 2002 when it first opened its doors, Milwaukee Career College has been transforming lives through a wide range of career training programs. Many former and current students applaud the institution for kick-starting their careers in veterinary, medical, and dental fields. However, their success is not entirely as a result of the institution’s input, but the input of students has contributed as well. Milwaukee Career College’s primary objective is to offer students excellent training alongside hands-on experience for them to be successful in their industries. As such, students benefit from practical, career-focused programs that develop their marketable skills in just
READ MOREUnderstanding Your Financial Options when Paying for Training
Tuition Assistance: Keeping it Simple Applying for federal financial aid can be intimidating, to say the least; especially if it is your first time. Milwaukee Career College understands there can be a lot of questions you need answered and understanding how the process works can be vital to your success. We want to keep it simple and give you the tools you need to take the next step. Here are the first 5 steps to take to get you started. Understand FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form a college student is required to fill out
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A visit to the dentist can make people nervous and/or uncomfortable. Patients don’t want to sit in a chair getting dental work done; it’s not what you would call fun. Plus, there is the thought of feeling pain throughout the procedure. So patients may feel both uncomfortable and fearful. It is important for a dental assistant to calm the patient and make them feel more comfortable before the work begins. Here are the Top 5 Tips for dental assistants to make their patients feel more comfortable. Create a friendly environment for all the patients. Greet patients with a smile and
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