Category Archives: Education



Medical Assistant Program: A Guide for Your New Career

Jan 22nd, 2012 Beth Glick

In this economy, many are going back to school and enrolling in a medical assistant program to find a good job. Medical assistants are in-demand, and the average earnings are $28,300 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It's hard work, and there's plenty to go around. People will get sick, and somebody needs to help care for them.

Become a Fitness Instructor by Studying Online

Jan 16th, 2012 Michiel Van Kets

If you are contemplating a change of direction in your life, and you are passionate about fitness, then training to become a personal fitness instructor could be for you. And thanks to the flexibility offered by online courses, thesedays you can gain your certificate from the comfort of home while still receiving help from professional experts.

Dental Assistant Program: A Guide for Your Future

Jan 12th, 2012 Beth Glick

In this rapidly changing job market, it's not surprising that more people are considering enrolling in a dental assistant program. Being a dental assistant is a job that has a high demand, good pay and can be completed in a short period of time. If you are looking for a new career, check out what a dental assistant program has to offer.

Veterinary Assistant Program Graduates Enjoy Healthy Job Market

Jan 7th, 2012 Beth Glick

A veterinary assistant program trains you to work alongside vets in clinical and laboratory procedures. You may work in private clinics, research facilities or animal hospitals. Veterinary assistants are responsible for feeding and bathing animals, administering medication as prescribed by the vet and helping the veterinary team with animal nursing.

Summer School at a Phoenix University: Benefits and Disadvantages

Jan 5th, 2012 Bill Jenkins

There are numerous benefits to attending summer school at a Phoenix university. These advantages include earning credits in a short period of time and reaching graduation at a quicker rate, financial benefits, social benefits and more. However, students must be sure to avoid the disadvantages of summer programs in order to get the most out of summer courses.

Medical Assistant Program: A Guide for Your New Career

Jan 1st, 2012 Beth Glick

In this economy, many are going back to school and enrolling in a medical assistant program to find a good job. Medical assistants are in-demand, and the average earnings are $28,300 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It's hard work, and there's plenty to go around. People will get sick, and somebody needs to help care for them.

A Liberal Arts Degree Program: A Well-Rounded Education

Dec 24th, 2011 Lisa St. Louis

A liberal arts degree program offers a more well-rounded learning experience than a technical, vocational or business program. These programs introduce students to books as well as the philosophy and science that form disciplined and creative habits of thought. A liberal arts degree program trains an individual how to think rather than what to think and can lead to endless possibilities.

The Importance of Teaching Programs for Arts and Athletics in Today's Education

Dec 16th, 2011 Cindy Knott

Teaching programs for arts and athletics is an integral part of properly educating today's youth. The importance of teaching art and athletics is often overlooked relative to core subjects such as English, math and science. Education in arts and athletics is critical in nourishing an individual's intellectual, personal and social development.

Degree in Nursing or Health Education: Health Care's Need for New Professionals

Dec 11th, 2011 Ann McNamara

Earning a degree in nursing or an education in Healthcare is an extremely wise decision in tough economic times. The creation of new jobs and job prospects are troubling in many areas during an economic recession. However, the health care industry is one industry that is currently enjoying substantial growth in available jobs as well as a need for new professionals across the United States.

The Importance of Teaching Programs for Arts and Athletics in Today's Education

Dec 2nd, 2011 Bill Jenkins

Teaching programs for arts and athletics is an integral part of properly educating today's youth. The importance of teaching art and athletics is often overlooked relative to core subjects such as English, math and science. Education in arts and athletics is critical in nourishing an individual's intellectual, personal and social development.

Massage Therapy Program: Career Job Outlook and Program Requirements

Nov 29th, 2011 Beth Glick

If you are planning for your future, you would do well to consider enrolling in a massage therapy program. Massage is increasingly being used in medical applications. A massage therapist these days is just as likely to work in a hospital, nursing home or doctors' office as they are to work in a high class resort.

Emergency Management: An Education in Saving Lives

Nov 16th, 2011 Bill Jenkins

Emergency Management Programs provide a theoretical and applied approach to professional education of students, while ensuring relevance to the homeland security and public safety industries. Programs emphasize the fundamentals of emergency management while providing interdisciplinary course study in the skills and practices of emergency planning and management.

Respiratory Therapist School: What to Expect from a Respiratory Therapist Career

Nov 3rd, 2011 Beth Glick

Respiratory therapy is a health care specialty that focuses on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management and rehabilitation of patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. A respiratory therapist school will teach respiratory therapists to provide treatment ranging from giving emergency relief to patients with asthma to long-term care for chronic conditions such as emphysema.

Massage Therapy Schools in New Mexico and a Career as a Massage Therapist

Oct 28th, 2011 Beth Glick

Are you considering a career in massage therapy? Are you searching for the right massage therapy school in New Mexico to help you train for this rewarding career? Read on to learn more about a career as a massage therapist, what to look for in a massage therapy school, the job outlook for the career and what is needed to become licensed as a massage therapist.

How the 2010 Census Affects Health Care and Health Sciences

Oct 26th, 2011 Mark Wooden

The 2010 Census helps policymakers to correctly allocate of $400 billion dollars annually, which has a great affect on health care and health sciences, education, infrastructure and much more. The United States Census counts every resident in America and is mandated by the United States Constitution to take place every 10 years.

Emergency Management: An Education in Saving Lives

Oct 26th, 2011 Kathy Player

Emergency Management Programs provide a theoretical and applied approach to professional education of students, while ensuring relevance to the homeland security and public safety industries. Programs emphasize the fundamentals of emergency management while providing interdisciplinary course study in the skills and practices of emergency planning and management.

Child Education Programs: Why the 2010 Census is Important

Oct 26th, 2011 Cindy Knott

The 2010 Census has significant implications for child education programs. 2010 census data will have a direct affect on how more than $400 billion annually is allocated to tribal, local and state governments over the next 10 years. In order for this money to be allocated accurately and fairly, the decennial census must count everybody, count him or her in the right place.

Why Future Executives Should Seek an Executive MBA

Oct 26th, 2011 John McDonald

If you are a seasoned leader, manager, business owner, administrator, or board member desiring to achieve unprecedented successes as you take on increasing responsibilities, then the time may be right to consider an executive MBA program. These programs combine value-based leadership with the rigor of challenging executive-level graduate business education.