Are you planning on getting into the medical field, but you’re not committed yet? You’re not alone; the healthcare field is expected to grow nearly 14% by 2028, making it the fastest-growing field in the United States. Medical assistants specifically are seeing even more significant growth. If you’re looking for a career with a high...
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Interview With Alumni Victoria Wright – Making a Difference as a Medical Assistant
Especially with the rise of the Covid-19 pandemic, the need for medical assistants has been on the rise. If you want to make a difference in the lives of the community and those around you, this 45-week program from InterCoast Colleges can get you the certification you need to get started. Through this program you’ll...
Healthcare Office Assistant Program: What You Need To Know
With more than 860,000 physicians in the United States, there are a lot of medical offices across the country. These offices see countless patients each day and deal with a lot of logistical issues. Healthcare office assistants are often the unsung hero in medical practices. They help make the physician’s jobs easier and keep things...
What Is a Medical Assistant? Job Description and Outlook
What is a medical assistant and should you become one? If you’re thinking about going back to school, you might consider a medical career. But many jobs in the medical field require lengthy degrees, exams, and certifications before you can begin your career. One of the top allied health career options that doesn’t require years of schooling is the...
Fast Track to Success: The Top 10 Fastest Growing Allied Health Careers
Are you passionate about helping people in a healthcare setting, and in search of the best career options for you? Since 2017, healthcare has held the largest share of jobs compared to any other sector, and that is only expected to continue. Moreover, becoming a medical doctor is far from your only option if you...
What’s the Difference Between a Medical Assistant and a Medical Office Specialist?
Is the medical field something that has always interested you, but you don’t think you have the time or money to go to school? Or, are you looking for a career you can begin within a year so that you can sustain yourself while continuing your education or as a new career? If this is...
How to Become a Dental Assistant: 5 Simple Steps
According to a recent study, there are over 300 000 dental assistants working in the United States. Good news is that number will rise to an estimated rate of 18% between the years 2014 and 2024. Now is a good time to become a dental assistant! If you have had a dental appointment recently, chances...
What Does a Pharmacy Technician Do: Your Guide to a Pharmacy Tech’s Duties
There are about 400,000 pharmacy technicians working in the U.S. at the moment. Some work in community pharmacies and hospitals. Others work in prisons and military facilities. If you’ve ever thought about becoming a pharmacy technician, you may have asked yourself the question, “What does a pharmacy technician do?” As it turns out, they do...
How to Become a Medical Assistant in 5 Steps
Are you interested in a career in the medical field? Have you ever considered being a medical assistant? If you’re interested in medical work, medical assisting could be the job for you. Do you like helping others? Do you want to work directly with patients without going through all the schooling it takes to become a...
InterCoast Colleges Online Announces Launch of Online Training
Due to the expected growth in demand for Healthcare Office Specialists, InterCoast.edu has launched an all new online training program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Anaheim, California) According to information from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment of health information technicians is projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster...