Sitting down with American College of Healthcare and Technology’s Surgical Technology professor and department head we asked a few questions about the program. Our Surgical Technology program is a 19-month program at our Riverside location. What got you into teaching? “Always wanted to help others since I was at University
Being a student is hard work and it takes a lot your time if you want to be successful. Working as well as going to school can make both of these things even more stressful than they already are. Working and going to school is a reality for most college
With the New Year starting off all of us are trying to become better versions of ourselves. Why not make yourself better with a certificate from the American College of Healthcare and Technology? Here are some of the benefits that will come with your time and certificate from the American
Medical assistants have been a critical part of the thriving healthcare industry since the formal establishment of medical assisting in the 1950’s. Becoming a medical assistant is a great path for those who are looking for a career in medicine. The need for qualified individuals in this field is great
Pharmacy technicians typically work under the direction of a licensed pharmacist. Duties may include dispensing medication and providing information about these medications to customers, taking verbal prescriptions and doctor calls, filling medication and expense orders, handling expired credits and returns, and non-licensed pharmacy management. Pharmacy technicians typically work behind a
Due to an extreme lack of medical coders, now is the perfect time to take the necessary steps to enter this career field. The shortage is being driven by the federal adoption of the new coding standard ICD-10. That standard was adopted a year ago, and the demand is still
If you love working with animals and want a career where no two days are the same, becoming a Veterinary Care Assistant could be the perfect place to start. The best part? You don’t need years of school or a college degree to get in. In fact, many people begin
Over the course of the next 45 days or so we are going to see a LOT of our family, friends and will likely be dealing with huge crowds at the mall.There will be back-to-back diet busting parties. The holidays can be a special time but they can be a
You might think it takes a four-year degree to land a job in the medical field but that is simply not true. Here at American College of Healthcare and Technology, you can earn a certificate in as little as 8 months. When you choose ACHT as your place of learning,
Have you always wanted an exciting career where what you do daily truly makes a difference in people’s lives? By choosing the career path of a surgical technologist, you’ll become an integral part of any surgical team. As part of that team, you will change people’s lives for the better.
