Female Superheroes of Health Care
Superheroes are everywhere right now – the world is obsessed with the characters from DC and Marvel comics! But while everyone in health care knows that the true superheroes are kids fighting childhood cancer, or patients battling to recover from injury or illness, women who work in health care have always had extraordinary (some might […]
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] […]
Spring Allergy Tips
The snow is melting and the sun is shining, but new seasons bring new problems. Learn how to keep the sniffles at bay this allergy season. https://youtu.be/Dn4mZTgFXSc
All About the Tooth Fairy
Parents, the times have changed – a single quarter under your kid’s pillow just isn’t going to cut it anymore. You need to stay on top of the trends. Otherwise, little Jessie might start thinking the Tooth Fairy is a total cheapskate.
3 Things You Need to Know About Heart Health
Did you know about 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year? It’s important to focus on your heart health throughout the year, but since February is Heart Month we wanted to share three things you should be doing to keep your heart in tip-top shape! Know Your Risk Factors There […]
A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Assistant
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as a veterinary assistant? We spent some time at VCA Phoenix West Animal Hospital to learn what a typical day is like for a veterinary assistant with graduates from Carrington College. “I love animals, I grew up watching Animal Planet and I had a farm and […]
4 Dental Jobs You Need to Know About in 2016
Guess what everybody has at some point in their lives – teeth! We all need them cleaned and checked to make sure they’re in tip top shape. If you’ve seen someone who isn’t a big fan of oral hygiene…you know that’s not the way to go. Fortunately, most people get that brushing is important. Did […]
Benefits of ICD-10
There’s a ton of new info available in the big ICD-10 switch, and a lot of it is good news for both patients and providers! “ICD-10 makes medical coding a universal language. Critical medical information will no longer be lost in translation, no matter where you might be,” said Carmie Shepard, Program Director for Medical […]
What do blood pressure readings mean?
Click for Next Image Blood pressure is measure in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and recorded as two numbers, systolic and diastolic. Systolic is the top number (also the higher one), which measure the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats, so when its muscles contract. Diastolic the bottom number (also the lower one), which […]
Decoding Your Prescriptions: Understanding Pharmacy Abbreviations
Reading a doctor’s handwritten prescription can feel like trying to understand a foreign language. Between confusing pharmacy abbreviations, complicated medical names and other bits of information, it’s natural for your eyes to glaze over after just a few seconds. Whether you’re a prospective pharmacy technology student looking to better understand the prescription process or a […]
How To Give Your Dog Medicine: Tips & Tricks from a Veterinary Technician
Knowing how to give your beloved canine their prescribed dog medication is an important part of keeping your companion happy and healthy, especially when it comes to treating certain conditions and relieving pain. So, what is the best way to give dog meds? If you’ve never done it before, it might seem a perplexing task. […]
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – Invisible Scars
When we sense danger, we instinctually experience fear. Fear triggers our body to prepare to defend ourselves against or evade from the danger. This so-called “fight-or-flight” response is a natural reaction meant to protect us. However, in people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this response has been altered in a way that they […]