Archive for May, 2009
05 25th, 2009
Still debating which career path you would like to pursue? Through ACT (Advanced Career Training), prospective students can select from any one of six versatile career-training programs including medical assisting, dental assisting, medical billing and insurance coding, business office administration, computer systems technology, or massage therapy. Campuses are conveniently located in both Georgia and Florida, and ACT boasts seven National affiliate campuses throughout California. In addition, ACT is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), and has been providing students with in-demand career programs since 1975.
One of its many diverse educational programs, the Medical Assistant program at ACT, includes quality training in emergency medical procedures, CPR and first aid, injections, medical healthcare duties, venipuncture, medical billing and collections, and even minor surgical techniques. The eight-month Medical Assistant Certificate Program enables graduates to earn entry-level positions as medical assistants, medical office managers, and more.
Like bodywork? The nine-month Massage Therapy Certificate Program in massage therapy at ACT provides essential hands-on training and education to candidates pursuing a career as a professional massage therapist. In addition to anatomy, physiology and medical terminology, students are taught a diverse assortment of massage therapy modalities including deep tissue massage, Shiatsu, Swedish massage, sports massage, chair massage, reflexology, therapeutic massage, face and scalp massage, as well as other non-traditional massage therapies.
Another fine academic program at Advanced Career Training is its eight-month Certificate Program in Medical Billing and Insurance Coding. As a fast-growing occupation in the medical industry, ACT promises to deliver comprehensive field skills to those pursuing professions as medical records’ clerks, medical insurance coders and billers, and medical coding specialists, among other related positions. In this course of study, students are introduced to a wide array of necessary skills like word processing, file and records management, medical terminology, code medical procedures and diagnoses, medical coding and billing, insurance claims forms, among others.
In addition to career services (including personal portfolio development, transportation resources, interviewing techniques, and more), should prospective students require financial assistance, Advanced Career Training participates in numerous financial aid programs as well. Whether you’ve recently graduated from high school, or you’re an adult learner ready to make a positive career change in your life, now is the time to explore the many career-oriented courses at ACT today.
Featured School of the Week: ACT (Advanced Career Training)
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One of its many diverse educational programs, the Medical Assistant program at ACT, includes quality training in emergency medical procedures, CPR and first aid, injections, medical healthcare duties, venipuncture, medical billing and collections, and even minor surgical techniques. The eight-month Medical Assistant Certificate Program enables graduates to earn entry-level positions as medical assistants, medical office managers, and more.
Like bodywork? The nine-month Massage Therapy Certificate Program in massage therapy at ACT provides essential hands-on training and education to candidates pursuing a career as a professional massage therapist. In addition to anatomy, physiology and medical terminology, students are taught a diverse assortment of massage therapy modalities including deep tissue massage, Shiatsu, Swedish massage, sports massage, chair massage, reflexology, therapeutic massage, face and scalp massage, as well as other non-traditional massage therapies.
Another fine academic program at Advanced Career Training is its eight-month Certificate Program in Medical Billing and Insurance Coding. As a fast-growing occupation in the medical industry, ACT promises to deliver comprehensive field skills to those pursuing professions as medical records’ clerks, medical insurance coders and billers, and medical coding specialists, among other related positions. In this course of study, students are introduced to a wide array of necessary skills like word processing, file and records management, medical terminology, code medical procedures and diagnoses, medical coding and billing, insurance claims forms, among others.
In addition to career services (including personal portfolio development, transportation resources, interviewing techniques, and more), should prospective students require financial assistance, Advanced Career Training participates in numerous financial aid programs as well. Whether you’ve recently graduated from high school, or you’re an adult learner ready to make a positive career change in your life, now is the time to explore the many career-oriented courses at ACT today.
Featured School of the Week: ACT (Advanced Career Training)
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read comments (0)Steve Jobs is Back
Author: admin05 24th, 2009
For the first time in a nearly a year, and five months after undergoing a liver transplant, Apple CEO Steve Jobs takes center stage at the companys 2009 music product launch event. Jobs thanks the Apple community and urges everyone to sign up to become an organ donor.
Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech 2005
Author: admin05 22nd, 2009
Here we see Steve Jobs delivering his commencement speech to the graduates of Stanford University in 2005. In it he talks about getting fired from Apple in 1985, life & death.
05 18th, 2009
At Keiser Career College, you have the opportunity to participate in a number of career-training courses including associate degree programs and diploma programs. Boasting three campus locations in Florida, Keiser Career College offers some of the fastest-growing occupational training choices today — among the more popular academic options are undergraduate degree and diploma programs in massage therapy, medical assisting, and pharmacy technology, among several others.
Thanks to growing interest in alternative and natural healing modalities, employment for massage therapists is anticipated to increase by 20 percent in the coming years, which gives highly-trained massage therapists an edge in the employment market. To achieve the associate of science degree in massage therapy, students can choose between the part and full-time courses at Keiser Career College (which can be completed in 18 months [full-time] or 28 months [part-time]). In this comprehensive massage program, students are taught about human structure and function, body systems, pathology, structural kinesiology, massage theory, therapeutic massage, hydrotherapy and spa techniques, sports massage, and allied modalities. Other general education studies entail English, humanities, natural and social sciences, mathematics, and communications, and more.
Medical assisting is yet another excellent career choice. Today’s experienced and qualified medical assistants have the potential to earn over $36,000 annually; and job projections estimate that there will be great prospects for those entering this field. At Keiser Career College, you can earn your degree or diploma in medical assisting. In this course of study, students are given in-depth training in anatomy, physiology, radiography, medical terminology and office management, clinical and laboratory procedures, and other general education courses.
If your interest lies in pharmacology, then Keiser Career College provides training to become a pharmacy technician. With job opportunities expected to be good, students enrolled in the pharmacy technician program gain the knowledge and hands-on experience in a variety of studies including pharmacy technology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug therapy, pharmacy operations, and other general education.
While students may choose from aforementioned programs, Keiser Career College also provides comprehensive training and education in computer networking, emergency medical services, spa management, surgical technology, paramedical esthetician, paramedics, and more. Move forward with your professional plans to become the best you can be at Keiser Career College today!
*Career Source: BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Featured School of the Week: Keiser Career College
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Thanks to growing interest in alternative and natural healing modalities, employment for massage therapists is anticipated to increase by 20 percent in the coming years, which gives highly-trained massage therapists an edge in the employment market. To achieve the associate of science degree in massage therapy, students can choose between the part and full-time courses at Keiser Career College (which can be completed in 18 months [full-time] or 28 months [part-time]). In this comprehensive massage program, students are taught about human structure and function, body systems, pathology, structural kinesiology, massage theory, therapeutic massage, hydrotherapy and spa techniques, sports massage, and allied modalities. Other general education studies entail English, humanities, natural and social sciences, mathematics, and communications, and more.
Medical assisting is yet another excellent career choice. Today’s experienced and qualified medical assistants have the potential to earn over $36,000 annually; and job projections estimate that there will be great prospects for those entering this field. At Keiser Career College, you can earn your degree or diploma in medical assisting. In this course of study, students are given in-depth training in anatomy, physiology, radiography, medical terminology and office management, clinical and laboratory procedures, and other general education courses.
If your interest lies in pharmacology, then Keiser Career College provides training to become a pharmacy technician. With job opportunities expected to be good, students enrolled in the pharmacy technician program gain the knowledge and hands-on experience in a variety of studies including pharmacy technology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug therapy, pharmacy operations, and other general education.
While students may choose from aforementioned programs, Keiser Career College also provides comprehensive training and education in computer networking, emergency medical services, spa management, surgical technology, paramedical esthetician, paramedics, and more. Move forward with your professional plans to become the best you can be at Keiser Career College today!
*Career Source: BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Featured School of the Week: Keiser Career College
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Macworld NY 1999-Noah Wyle imitating Steve Jobs
Author: admin05 17th, 2009
Here we see the actor Noah Wyle playing the role of Steve Jobs at the start of the Macworld expo. Noah played the role of Steve in the movie Pirates Of Silicon Valley which was released that same year.
Ultimate Career Tips – Medical Career Training
Author: admin05 9th, 2009
To enter into the Medical field, you are entering a field with many facets. There are many areas that you can receive training in, and more often than not, all of which are extremely rewarding. Where, then, can you receive this invaluable training and what choices do you have in regards to the many fulfilling possibilities? This article is going to focus on only a few possibilities among hundreds of available, rewarding fields of medical study.
Remember that each field is slightly more unique, at least, from one another. No two medical fields are the same, however, the benefits of assisting the need of the masses through your lifes work has never made an old man cry with regret.
Just a Few of Many
The medical field holds some of the most brilliant minds and most tinder of spirits. No one joins the medical field without having some desire to be around and to help other living things. The training in order to even get your one foot into the door of this great field is intensive, as it should be. Every day your work would place the life of another being in your hands, and if you do not know the proper terms or medical treatments, you might have a tragedy on your clock. This field doesnt always deal with humans, as dealing with animals is another huge sub-division in the field of medicine. Of course, you could avoid all of that all together and go into hospital management, or even a more clerical position at the front desk.
Even though you never deal with any patients, you are still required to have a thorough knowledge of the many terms and phrases of the medical field, as it will be you job to relay the messages to the otherwise trained professionals accurately and efficiently.
Behind the Desk, Behind the Desk
The question in which type of education is a recent inquiry and must be answered. Do you enjoy sitting at a desk in a classroom, or sitting at a desk at home in front of a computer. Sitting here, typing this article, I catch myself wondering how in the world a medical degree can be earned while sitting, like me, in front of my computer. The training course for assistants and aides are actually very much simple memorization and does not require any practical experience until on the job.
For the clerical positions, online learning is probably preferred, since you would be dealing with computers anyway while on the job. Of course, in the wide world of medicine, there are a few courses that you would have to take through practical implication, however, for the most part, and especially for those behind the scenes positions, an online training course(s) should do it. Do some research and see what is available. Vets are even offering some training online with very little on site experience required.
Remember that each field is slightly more unique, at least, from one another. No two medical fields are the same, however, the benefits of assisting the need of the masses through your lifes work has never made an old man cry with regret.
Just a Few of Many
The medical field holds some of the most brilliant minds and most tinder of spirits. No one joins the medical field without having some desire to be around and to help other living things. The training in order to even get your one foot into the door of this great field is intensive, as it should be. Every day your work would place the life of another being in your hands, and if you do not know the proper terms or medical treatments, you might have a tragedy on your clock. This field doesnt always deal with humans, as dealing with animals is another huge sub-division in the field of medicine. Of course, you could avoid all of that all together and go into hospital management, or even a more clerical position at the front desk.
Even though you never deal with any patients, you are still required to have a thorough knowledge of the many terms and phrases of the medical field, as it will be you job to relay the messages to the otherwise trained professionals accurately and efficiently.
Behind the Desk, Behind the Desk
The question in which type of education is a recent inquiry and must be answered. Do you enjoy sitting at a desk in a classroom, or sitting at a desk at home in front of a computer. Sitting here, typing this article, I catch myself wondering how in the world a medical degree can be earned while sitting, like me, in front of my computer. The training course for assistants and aides are actually very much simple memorization and does not require any practical experience until on the job.
For the clerical positions, online learning is probably preferred, since you would be dealing with computers anyway while on the job. Of course, in the wide world of medicine, there are a few courses that you would have to take through practical implication, however, for the most part, and especially for those behind the scenes positions, an online training course(s) should do it. Do some research and see what is available. Vets are even offering some training online with very little on site experience required.