Four Things You Need to Know About Phlebotomy
It might not be a career field you’re familiar with, but chances are high you’ve seen a phlebotomist* at some point in your life. They’re the people who draw blood and make sure it’s labeled correctly before it goes off to your doctor or the lab. Let’s dig deeper into what phlebotomy is all about […]
What’s the Difference Between an Internship and an Externship?
What’s the difference? That’s a question we get asked a lot. The simple answer is…not too much. Most Carrington College students experience ‘real world’ learning during their externship (clinical rotation for some programs). Whatever name is used, they’re a super important part of your education. The education that Carrington students get focuses on developing real-world, […]
Six Interview Tips You Need to Know
You’re sooooo close. You’ve got your cap and gown, maybe you’ve even already graduated (#Nailedit)! The next step is to start your career and to do that, you have to totally kill it at your interview. Even if you’ve been on job interviews before, you’ll want to check out our tips to make sure you […]
Four Reasons to Check Out a Career as a Medical Assistant
Health care careers are #nojoke. You get to make a positive impact on peoples’ lives every day…what’s cooler than that? Going to school for medical assisting[1] can be your foot in the door for your future in health care. Check out our list to find out the four reasons a career as a medical assistant[2] […]
3 Pieces of Career Advice All College Students Need
Calling all college students! This is such an exciting time in your life. You’re preparing for your future and figuring out what career path you want to pursue. Part of that process is making sure you’re ready when you graduate. The reality is, that can be pretty tricky. Even the tiniest decisions can have huge […]
What Will I Learn: Pharmacy Technology
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go to school for pharmacy technology? Students share what it’s like in the Pharmacy Technology program[1] at Carrington College. “We get to learn the techniques, what’s required, the state laws,” said student Miriam. “As a pharmacy technology student we’ve learned all the medical terminology. You pretty much […]