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Save Smart, Spend Smart

Struggling to pay off your student loans? Wondering how to save effectively? Read on to see how minor adjustments in savings and spending can set you up for a stronger future!

You’ll know if you’re an A or a B grade student, but do you know if you’re type A, B, AB or O when it comes to your blood? There’s a pretty simple test to find out…as these Carrington Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program [1] students explain. Why do I need to know my blood type? Everyone’s […]

How to Know if Snoring is a Sign of a Bigger Problem

We all know someone who snores right? If you don’t know someone, then it might be you! We all joke about snorers and how they affect our eight hours, but how do we know if it’s a sign of a bigger problem? We talked with some students in Carrington’s Respiratory Care program to find out more. […]

How to Check Blood Sugar Levels

Join Carrington College Medical Assisting program [1] students Kenya and Angelica as they show you everything you need to know about testing a patient’s blood sugar levels. Kenya is administering the test, while Angelica is our patient. So what equipment do you need? “You need a glucose meter, a lancet [pricking needle], Band-Aids®, cotton balls, alcohol prep […]

How to Clip Your Pet’s Nails

Carrington College Veterinary Technology students demonstrate how to clip your dog or cat’s nails. It’s important you know the proper way to restrain your pet. Make sure they’re on their side, and hold their legs on the down legs and place your elbow on their neck and head so they don’t hit their head. The […]

How to Take Blood Pressure

Carrington College Registered Nursing[1] students demonstrate the proper technique for taking blood pressure. You’ll need: Blood pressure cuff Stethoscope Ask your patient to hold their arm out so you can begin. Place the blood pressure cuff around the brachial artery. The brachial artery is found on the elbow’s front side. Find the radial pulse. The […]

What is FAFSA® and Why Should I Care?

The 2016-2017 school year will be here before you know it. Here are five things you need to know about filling out your FAFSA®. We get that figuring out how to pay for college probably isn’t one of your favorite things to do, but you have to do it. We’re here to let you know […]

Tips and Techniques for Giving a Great Back Massage

You hope to bring comfort and joy to someone you love. What better way to connect than with a soothing back massage? A licensed massage therapist can provide a wonderful experience, but the benefits of massage need not be limited to formal or clinical settings. Through the power of touch, you can bring the best […]

How To Give A Great Foot Massage – Video Guide

Tips & Techniques From a Massage Therapy Instructor If your special someone is on their feet all day long, chances are high that they could use a good foot rub. And who better to give them one than you? In our short massage video below learn foot massage techniques from Chris Roberts, a professional […]

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. […]