Physical Therapy: Career Outlook
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. Let’s start with the bare […]
4 Reasons Schools for Medical Assisting Need to be Accredited
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 standards for health education. The […]
What Kind of Medical Office Assistant Training Should I Get?
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 “medical office assistant.” 1. Medical […]
What this Month’s Proposed Legislation Means for Riverside Physical Therapy
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 another committee for approval at […]
Why I Chose a Medical Administration School in California A Guest Post
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 about this career track. Growing […]
Athletic Physical Therapy 101: The 6 Parts
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 physical therapy is a specialization […]
4 Ways to Get a Higher Medical Assistant Salary California
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 Strong Education The foundation of […]
What is the job of a medical assistant?
Prospective students often ask, “What is the job of a medical assistant?” A better question might be, “What are the responsibilities of a medical assistant?” or “How can I build a career as a medical assistant?” Medical assistants do not perform just one task. They use a broad range of clinical and administrative skills to […]
The Top 5 Types of Physical Therapy Services
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 is the kind they’re thinking […]
Being a Scrub Technician: Salary, Job Description and Outlook
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 operations run as smoothly as […]