Interested in careers in physical therapy? Whether you’re curious about becoming a physical therapy aide or a doctor of physical therapy, it’s useful to study the career outlook for the field. The good news: the physical therapy career outlook might be even better than the outlook for all healthcare professions.
We mention several times on our site that our school and programs are accredited, unlike some schools for medical assisting. But why is accreditation so important to us? First, let’s talk about accreditation. Accreditation is a review process during which an outside organization ensures that our school meets the national
Lots of people who are interested in medical office assistant training think that there’s only one career path to consider: medical administration. Though it’s a great choice, it’s not the only one. In this post, we’ll clarify the three different career paths people might be referring to when they say
On July 8, the Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee of California’s State Senate approved a new bill that will affect riverside physical therapy (as well as other physical therapy practices across California) if it’s passed. (It passed unanimously in the committee, but that just means that it progresses to
My friends and relatives ask me about my career decisions all the time: why did I choose a medical administration school? Why California? I’ve decided to post a blog about it, mostly so I can stop repeating myself but also to share my reasoning with people who might be curious
In a previous post, we discussed the different types of physical therapy and the benefits of physical therapy for many groups of people. Here, we’ll discuss athletic physical therapy (also called sports physical therapy) in more detail, discussing the techniques and benefits of physical therapy for physically active people. Athletic
In any field, you risk getting paid less than you’re worth. As a medical assistant, this can happen too, but with strategic choices in your jobs, you can boost your earning potential and enjoy a higher medical assistant salary. Here are four key ways to achieve that. 1. Get a
Prospective students often ask, “What is the job of a medical assistant?” In my view, there are more appropriate questions – “What are the jobs of a medical assistant?” for example, or “How can I build a career as a medical assistant?” Medical assistants don’t just do one job –
Never been to a physical therapist’s office? Considering a career in physical therapy services anyway? No problem. Here is a little background on the kinds of physical therapy services you’ll encounter as a therapist or physical therapy aide. 1. Orthopedic Physical Therapy: When most people think of physical therapy, this
Thinking of becoming a scrub technician (also known as a surgical technologist)? Be informed. In this blog, we’ll talk about what a scrub tech is, what a scrub technician salary looks like, and what it takes to earn that salary. Scrub Technician Job Description: Surgical technologists help make sure surgical
