Top Reasons to Become a Surgical Technologist
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. Here are 5 great reasons […]
A Day in the Life of a Dental Assistant
The varied responsibilities and differences in day-to-day activities make the choice of dental assistant a challenging and exciting career path. Dental assisting offers excellent career opportunities for nontraditional students including those who are in their mid-twenties or older and those seeking a career change. Daily Activities A dental assistant will often work under the direct […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Career in Medical Billing & Coding
If you are looking into a career in medical billing & coding than you are making a great choice! Medical billing and coding is a career path that offers opportunities for employment in hospitals or medical centers as well as the possibility of self-employment as a freelancer who works in-office or from home. Here are […]
Benefits of a Career as a Dental Assistant
Is becoming a dental assistant a career choice that you have thought about quite a bit lately? Working as a dental assistant is no ordinary job and there are some things you should understand about this career choice. Many dental assistants will tell you that this is a challenging but rewarding career and that there […]
Helping Others – A Career in Massage Therapy
If you enjoy helping others heal and relax through touch, a career in massage therapy may be a good choice for you. Here at American College of Healthcare and Technology we offer a combined Physical Therapy Aide/Massage Therapy training program to give you the skills you need to have a successful career as a massage […]
How to Set Yourself Apart as a Massage Therapist
Whether you’re studying massage therapy here at ACHT or just curious about how you can set yourself apart as a massage therapist and get the most out of your career, read on to discover ways to entice customers and turn visitors into regulars. Once you’ve mastered your skills, the most important way to set yourself […]
4 Exciting Healthcare Startups People in Healthcare Careers Should Know About
After the tech sector, the healthcare industry is growing faster than any other part of the U.S. economy. But 2016 has been a landmark year for teamwork between these two sectors: increasingly, healthcare startups are creating new technology to help move healthcare into the future, drawing hundreds of millions of dollars from investors. Here are […]
Here’s How CA Leads Cancer Care: Groundbreaking Cancer Reporting in California
In his last State of the Union Address, President Obama highlighted VP Joe Biden’s decision to forego the 2016 Democratic nomination in favor of working to “make America the country that cures cancer once and for all.” Since then, the plan has often been called a “moonshot to cure cancer” – an effort as ambitious […]
4 Personality Types for a Medical Biller & Coder
Are you detail-oriented, organized, or someone who enjoys solving problems? Your personality could be a good match for a career in medical billing and coding. Not every healthcare career involves direct patient care. Some professionals make an important contribution behind the scenes by organizing medical information, reviewing documentation, and helping healthcare providers process insurance claims. […]
Pharmacy Technician Careers: 1500 BC to Present
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 careers were probably pretty low-tech, […]