Physical Therapy Aide Occupational Outlook Handbook—US Bureau of Labor Statistics When considering any career field, it is important to have an understanding of the logistics of the field, what the average salary is, what kind of tasks you will be doing, and the outlook in the job market. This knowledge will help you to decide…
5 Quality Skills Needed of a Medical Transcriptionist Understanding the Career Before Beginning: Do your Homework! Before starting a career, it is important to have an understanding of what skills are needed to effectively perform tasks. This knowledge can help you determine what job or specific career field is right for you. Finding the right…
14 Ways to Increase Your Earning Potential Whether you’re in a career field you enjoy or are looking for a fresh start, it’s always important to take time to reflect and review where you are at and where you want to be. There are many ways to assess and decide what is best for you…
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus by: Laura Switkowski, Veterinary Adjunct Faculty What is Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus? Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus, otherwise known as GDV, is a condition that can happen in dogs that is life threatening. This condition occurs when the dogs stomach twists over upon itself, leading to the stomach to become overstretched and rotated by excessive gas. When…
GENERAL MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION VS. SPECIALTY MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION After graduating from the Blackstone Career Institute Medical Transcription Program, students will obviously be looking for a job—part-time or full-time—and maybe more than one job. The easiest way to get into this career field is as a specialty medical transcriptionist/healthcare documentation specialist (MT/HDS). This means working in one…
