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What is an Externship?
At Southern Careers Institute, an externship is required in several of the training programs. But, what exactly is an externship? Some people have an idea of the kind of work they would like to spend their lives doing and others have no clue. It’s hard to know what a career is ...
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A Memorial Day Guide to Gratitude
In the United States, the last Monday of May is a federal holiday, Memorial Day. On May 25, 2020, national offices will be closed as we celebrate Memorial Day and give thanks for our freedom. This is a special time when we honor the memories of those who have given ...
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What is Career Readiness?
Even though you might have completed the education and training needed for a specific job, you may not yet be career-ready. A career readiness assessment of most new graduates would probably reveal similar results. Let’s take a look at the importance of career readiness and how to obtain it. Career ...
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What is Anatomy and Physiology?
If you want to have a career in healthcare, it is important that you know about the human body, including learning about anatomy and physiology. If you seek employment in healthcare, particularly as a medical assistant or a pharmacy technician, you need to have a firm grasp of the body’s structure ...
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Why Medical Terminology is Important
Medical terminology is used every day throughout the healthcare industry by doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and medical assistants. It is also used by billing specialists and medical coders as well as insurance companies to document conditions, process claims, and enable patients to apply for their insurance coverage. Healthcare terminology is important ...
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What is a Hybrid Learning Environment
What is a hybrid class? This is a question that may arise if you’ve ever looked to pursue further education about a particular topic. It\’s also a term you may have come across while exploring training programs for a new career path. Understanding what a hybrid class is and how ...
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Is CPR a Professional Certification?
Knowing basic CPR can help you save a life. But what is it and how do you learn it? Let\’s take a look at the process to get CPR certification. CPR is Important Consider this situation: You\’re enjoying an ecstatic basketball game with friends from the neighborhood. All of a ...
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Do Hospitals Hire Medical Assistants?
Careers in healthcare are always in great demand. Considered front-line workers, those with jobs in the medical field are essential employees. Pharmacy technicians, medical billers and coders, and medical office specialists can all find employment in hospitals. But, what about medical assistants? Can medical assistants work in hospitals or are ...
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How Electronic Health Records Work
The healthcare field is constantly evolving, and so are the methods that are used to manage patients’ medical records, like electronic health records. Many medical practices have moved from paper records to electronic health records. These provide a more efficient alternative for keeping track of information. At Southern Career Institute, ...
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How to be Successful in Online Learning
By becoming successful in online learning, you are getting an efficient world-conquering tool. With information being the most valuable commodity, the ability to receive it anytime and anywhere is priceless. While e-learning is highly convenient, it requires developing successful online learning strategies. Without a smart approach to time-management, organization, and logistics, ...
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