Signs are important. Animal crossing signs alert drivers to the possibility of wildlife straying in their car’s path, and pedestrian signs remind everyone to slow down a bit. They are designed to get our attention, flashing before us in their florescent colors and bold images. Bloodwork acts as a warning sign for healthcare professionals. When…
Do you remember going into a candy store as a child? You were probably amazed at the different types of candy, ranging from gummy worms to chocolate bars. Over time, you most likely learned which sweet treats you absolutely had to have and which goodies you could live without. The healthcare career market is similar…
Healthcare salaries vary from job to job, and if you’re studying to become a phlebotomy technician, you may be wondering how to increase your pay. Many factors can contribute to a higher healthcare salary (geographic location, education, experience), but there are other, smaller ways in which you can make a big impact. Have you ever…
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, and it houses more than 155 million items on approximately 838 miles of bookshelves. That’s a lot of reading to complete in a lifetime! If you’re interested in pursuing a healthcare education, you certainly won’t have to read that many books, but you can…
Many athletes train so that they are in the best possible shape at the Olympic Games. They focus on reaching their peak during the competitive Games, and once they are proudly wearing their country’s colors emblazoned across their uniform, they hold nothing back. Through healthcare training, you can ensure that you enter the medical industry…
As you look toward your professional goals, what type of careers in healthcare are you interested in? There are many to choose from, all requiring different skills, interests, and responsibilities. Some of the fastest-growing jobs today are in the healthcare field, which includes careers as a dental assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, and phlebotomist, among…
When you picture a laboratory, what comes to mind? Perhaps you envision a mad scientist, or bubbling beakers of liquid haphazardly swirling together. While some of that may be true, there are many other types of laboratories that exist. In fact, the one of the most important healthcare jobs is often performed within a lab,…