Four Things You Need to Know About Phlebotomy

Phlebotomist drawing blood

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

Medical student working

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] […]