According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, about 20,000 Americans are killed every year by prescription painkillers. These deaths are almost always overdoses on prescription opioids such as oxycodone and fentanyl (the drug that killed Prince). But unfortunately, that number is deceptively small. Many more deaths stack on top
How surgical technologists make a difference isn’t always obvious at first glance: sure, you see them passing implements and helping physicians scrub in, but outside of medical TV shows, most people don’t know much about what surgical technologists do. In fact, the most important skill for a surgical technologist is
Since medical assistants don’t have the same medical education that physicians do, it can be hard to see how medical assistants save lives. But although it can be relatively easy to become a good medical assistant, a good medical assistant is not easy to replace! Folk wisdom tells us that
Since it seems like a niche occupation, it might not be easy to see how people with different personality types might be suited to becoming a medical biller & coder. But a medical biller & coder can enjoy a lifestyle that compatible with many different personality types. Here are a
Did you know that pharmacy technician careers are some of the oldest jobs in the history of civilization? In fact, as far back as 1500 BC, ancient Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets (among the earliest samples of written language) recorded prescriptions for various herbs (and sometimes religious rituals). Back then, pharmacy technician
Outside of the obvious benefit of working as a vet assistant (if you’re like most veterinary assistants, you’ll be in love with your job and the animals you get to work with), you might be asking, “Should I get a veterinary assistant certificate in CA? After all, I don’t need
Alright, so you just graduated and you need to know how to get a job as a Dental Assistant. Especially if you’re searching for a job online (and who isn’t?), there are a few basic things you can do to make it easier to search and get hired for a
If you enjoy working with animals, take the bold stride in the direction of getting certified as a vet assistant at American College of Healthcare and Technology (ACHT). Our Veterinary Assistant Program has the approval of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). American College of Healthcare
When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, The moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near HALLOWEEN. American College of Healthcare and Technology invites you to our Spooktacular Party on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 from 12pm to 4pm!! Bring a friend and put on your costumes for a wicked good
Meet Kaylie Cooper, Albert Bravo, Lourdez Resendez, Osvelia Ferrusca, and Fernando Bello. A few of our Aspiring students eager to get there Certificates. After 8 months of coming to class everyday, they went on Externship and were all Hired. Now they will be standing before us as Veterinary Assistant Graduates.
