Why Start a Medical Billing and Coding Career? Blackstone Career Institute is committed to providing quality, relevant and affordable distance education programs that focus on the knowledge and skills needed for entry level careers, professional development or personal goals. Whether you are looking to continue your career, change your career path, or begin your career,…
3 Ways Continuing Education is Reshaping Job Industries with Online Certificate Programs Continuing Education has always been crucial to career fields that are constantly evolving, such as healthcare, culinary, education and law to name a few. Some professions experience a steeper growth curve than others but in any profession from delivery services, to surgeons,…
Top Three Reasons to Become a Certified Veterinary Assistant Veterinary Assistant is a rewarding and in-demand career, working on an animal care team under the supervision of a veterinary technician and/or a veterinarian. Although applying as a Certified Veterinary Assistant is not mandatory, it proves that individuals demonstrate competency in animal husbandry, health and welfare,…
What Makes Allied Health a Good Career Choice? Blackstone Career Institute offers in-demand, popular and relevant career training programs. Most known for the Paralegal career training course, there are eight additional career courses in the Allied Health field that BCI also offers online. The Allied Health field is expected to add 2.4 million new jobs…
3 Trends That Are Reshaping Legal Employment The legal industry continues to grow, a sign of promise for those interested in a career change. New workers face numerous opportunities, as firms and large-scale corporations increase their staffing numbers. The biggest challenge facing these businesses, however, is attracting and retaining associates in a competitive market. Employee…
The Pros and Cons of Accredited Paralegal Certificate Programs Paralegal jobs are expected to grow 15% from 2016 to 2026 and can earn up to $80,000 annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The American Bar Association defines a paralegal as “a person, qualified by education, training or work experience … who performs…
The Top 3 Veterinary Assistant Tools Needed on the Job There are certain tools every Veterinary Assistant needs on the job, tools that are crucial and helpful to not just the Veterinary Assistant, but the Technician and Veterinarian as well. To allow veterinary procedures to flow smoothly and safely, it is important that items are…
Caring for pets in the Summer time: 5 Hot Tips Our pets need special care and attention in the summer as the temperatures are rising. BCI’s Veterinary Assistant instructor lives in an area where temperatures can hit over 90 degrees in the summer and is aware of the importance to educate pet owners about the…
Finding a Job as a Veterinary Assistant The increased interest in becoming a veterinary assistant over the last few years is in line with the increased need for veterinary assistants. As pet ownership in the U.S. is on the rise, animal safety along with responsible pet ownership contribute to the demand and interest in the…
Difference between Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians According to the US Department of Labor, Veterinary Assistants care for animals by performing routine tasks under the supervision of veterinarians, and veterinary technicians. Veterinary Assistants and Vet Techs are both supervised by licensed veterinarians, therefore some of their tasks may overlap or seem similar. However, the Veterinary…
