What Will I Learn: Medical Laboratory Technician
Finding out what’s wrong with a patient is an important part of their medical journey, maybe the most important. That all starts with a medical laboratory technician doing their job right. So what does a medical laboratory technician do, and what will you learn on the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program [1] at Carrington College? We spent […]
How to Test Blood Type
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 […]
Coders and Billers: The Behind-the-Scenes Medical Professionals
Things you might worry about at the hospital: pain, illness, and long hours spent in the waiting room. Things you probably won’t worry about: all the stuff medical coders and billers are responsible for handling.
How to Read an Explanation of Benefits
Have you ever gotten an Explanation of Benefits from an insurance company after you go to the doctor or hospital? Probably. Do you know exactly what you’re looking at? Probably not! We spoke with Daniella, a student in Carrington College’s Medical Billing & Coding program [1], to find out exactly what an Explanation of Benefits is, and […]
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 […]
Childhood Vaccine Checklist
Did you know that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend 13 different vaccines for all kids from birth to 18? What’s more, many of them are spread across multiple doses, over multiple months, or even years. That’s a lot to remember… so we put together this guide to help. The infographic below […]
What Will I Learn: Medical Assisting
Have you ever wondered what you could learn on the Carrington College Medical Assisting program [1]? This video highlights just a few of the things you’ll discover in lectures and labs, as told by some of our current students. By the way, if you’re considering a medical assisting career, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting […]
A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as a medical assistant? We spent some time with two Carrington College Medical Assisting program [1] graduates, Rocio and Surit, and their supervisor Susan. Together they show us what a typical day is like for medical assistants working at LifeLong Over 60 Health Center in Berkeley, California. Patients […]
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 […]
The Benefits of Donating Blood
The holidays, hectic travel schedules, bad weather and sickness all make it difficult to donate blood during the winter. That’s why January is National Blood Donor Month – to encourage giving blood and boost the seasonal short supply. Here are some reasons why you might want to consider donating this month. Much Blood Is […]
ADHD Diagnoses on the Rise
According to the third National Survey on Children’s Health, which evaluated school children between the ages of 4 and 17 over the course of 2011 and 2012, there was a significant increase in the number of kids who were diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) over the past decade.1 ADHD Diagnoses up 42 Percent The survey […]