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 run the risk of getting paid less than you’re worth. As a medical assistant, this can be true as well, but you can make strategic decisions to avoid that and earn a higher medical assistant salary. Check out the steps below. 1. Get a good education. The best thing you can […]
What is the job of a medical assistant?
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 – they use a broad skill […]
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 […]
A Day in the Life of a Massage Therapist
We hope you’ve enjoyed our “a day in the life” blog post series. Last but not least, let’s talk about what it’s like to be a massage therapist. This might be the toughest blog to write, because massage therapists can have so many different work environments and lifestyles, but we’ll give it a shot. Did […]
A Day in the Life of a Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician is one of the more popular training programs at ACHT, partially because of the increasing demand for pharmacy services in California and the rest of the world. But what’s the difference between a “pharmacy tech” and a pharmacist? What does a pharmacy technician do, anyway? Pharmacy technicians make sure that pharmacists, patients, and […]