Healthcare touches the lives of nearly every individual in the United States, as there is a constant need for medical, emotional, and physical care. Every day, babies are being born in hospitals, children are getting sick or breaking bones, adults … Continue reading Online Healthcare Degree Guide
Radiologic technology, also known as radiography, plays a critical role in healthcare. It is foundational to the discovery and diagnosis of many conditions, including broken bones, internal injuries, blockages, infections, and chronic conditions like cancer. Surprisingly, though, many people don’t … Continue reading Is Radiology Tech a Good Career (and Why)?
By Rafael Osés, Assistant Professor of English My parents emigrated from Cuba in the mid-1950s and early 1960s, respectively. When they arrived in the United States, they had to learn a new language and adapt to a new culture, and … Continue reading Goodwin’s First-Generation Stories — Rafael Osés
Patient care technicians, also known as patient care assistants or associates (PCAs), are essential members of the broader healthcare team. As their title implies, these professionals spend their workdays tending to patients in need. They provide fundamental and functional care … Continue reading Patient Care Technician Classes to Prepare for Your Career
Mortuary science. While the subject might sound dark and drab at first read, it is actually a deeply hands-on and compassionate profession. And because of the intimate nature of the work, it’s natural to wonder: Can I really learn this … Continue reading Choosing the Best Online Mortuary Science School: A Guide
Nurses are hard-working, compassionate professionals who are committed to making a difference. In this profession, every working hour is pledged to helping the sick, the injured, the weak, and the recovering as they heal and get back on their feet. … Continue reading Guide to Entry-Level Nursing Programs
There is no denying the value of higher education. Research consistently shows that college leads to lower unemployment rates and greater lifetime earnings than a high school education alone. However, standards have shifted over the years. Taking the traditional college … Continue reading The Benefits of College Certificate Programs
From aerospace components to medical devices, even the smallest miscalculation can have serious consequences. That is why trained and certified metrology specialists are in such high demand. Metrology technicians are masters of measurement. They are responsible for ensuring that manufactured … Continue reading A Guide to Metrology Technician Certification
If you stumbled onto this page, you’re likely a nursing student working hard to balance it all: You want to ace your courses, stand out in your clinicals, and still manage to pay your bills at the end of the … Continue reading What are Good Jobs for Nursing Students?
The search for purpose, stability, and an opportunity to make a difference has many people wondering, “Is a career in healthcare right for me?” Whether you are just beginning your education or looking to advance your career, healthcare degree programs … Continue reading Healthcare Degree Program Guide
Radiology tech. Rad tech. Radiographer. Radiologic technologist. No matter which title you prefer, one thing is for certain: Radiography is an incredible career path that allows you to make a big difference in medicine — in a short amount of … Continue reading How Long Does it Take to Become a Radiology Tech?
The healthcare field is chock-full of rewarding career options, ranging from direct patient care roles to behind-the-scenes research and laboratory positions. For those who know they want to work in health and medicine, but are exploring all their options, a … Continue reading Can You Become a Nurse with a Health Science Degree?
By Heather Jimenez, Assistant Professor of Public Health and Health Science My family’s story is one of survival and perseverance. My grandmother was dropped off at an orphanage, left to navigate childhood without the anchor of family. My grandfather forged … Continue reading Goodwin’s First-Generation Stories — Heather Jimenez
If you are considering a career in medical imaging, you’ve likely come across an important question: How does one get ARRT certification? For aspiring radiologic technologists like yourself, this is more than a professional milestone. In most states, ARRT certification … Continue reading How to Get ARRT Certification and Launch a Career
No matter the industry you work in, professional certification is one of the best ways you can set yourself apart. It’s a credential (or set of credentials) that validates your knowledge, competencies, and expertise in a given field. To earn … Continue reading 13 Healthcare Certifications that Can Land or Expand Your Career (Fast!)
Every day, medical decisions are made based on laboratory results. These tests, such as your common bloodwork panel, help to inform diagnoses, dosages, surgeries, and ongoing care. You can see how much importance they carry. Patient care often cannot begin … Continue reading What Does a Phlebotomist Do?
A career in funeral services can be deeply impactful, as it involves helping people through some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Funeral directors, morticians, and embalmers help people navigate the difficulty of death with grace and understanding. … Continue reading A Guide to the National Board Exam for Funeral Service Professionals
Mortuary science is, inherently, a highly hands-on field. It requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as emotional intelligence, to help families through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. At the same time, mortuary science is … Continue reading 5 Online Mortuary Science Courses That Might Surprise You
