Caris College To Attend UPS College & Career Expo
Caris College will be attending the UPS College & Career Expo on September 11th and 12th. This is the regions largest education and job fair, with more than 10,000 attendees accepted to attend. Students in their junior and senior years, from all counties in Kentucky, will be amongst those attending the College and Career Expo. With both education and career opportunities available, students and guests can meet with hundreds of attending college universities, vocational schools, job recruiters and career consultants throughout the two-day event. The UPS College & Career Expo is being held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Caris College […]
Ultrasound Students Complete First Year Of Sonography Program
Our Diagnostic Medical Sonography class of 2019 recently reached their one-year mark in the Caris College 2-year accelerated Ultrasound program! Lead Sonography Instructor, Kathy Brewer, had our day class students take some time to reflect as they concluded their first full year in the Sonography program. Below are some thoughts some of our students shared about their journey as they completed year one. These students recently began there time in clinical rotations at various off-site facilities. Diagnostic Medical Sonography One-Year Reflections “ Caris College has been so helpful through everything. Yes, this program is hard. But, [the instructors] will do whatever […]
Now Accepting Financial Aid, For Those Who Qualify!
Caris College is excited to announce we are now accepting financial aid for those looking to use Title IV funding to further their education and work in the career field of their choice! Students interested in enrolling in our Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Patient Care Technician or Comprehensive Dental Assisting programs can now complete their FAFSA to see what funding is available, for those who qualify. Caris College Programs Caris College offers accelerated Diploma programs in Patient Care Technician and Comprehensive Dental Assisting. Caris College also offers an accelerated Associate Degree of Applied Science program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Are You Eligible? Many students can be eligible to […]
PCT VS. CNA: A Students Perspective
PCT VS. CNA: ONE STUDENTS JOURNEY Autumn, a current Patient Care Technician student at Caris College, is currently working as a Certified Nursing Assistant at a long-term care nursing home. Autumn said there is a big difference when comparing the job responsibilities and duties of a Patient Care Technician (PCT) and a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). She said that is one reason why she is in the Caris College PCT program getting certified in patient care, phlebotomy, and EKG (all in our 10-month accelerated program!). Listen to Autumn’s entire interview above! AUTUMN’S JOURNEY FROM CNA TO PCT Q & A Q: When did […]
Changing Careers
5 things to consider before you take that next step. When considering a career change there are a lot of questions you should take into consideration before you take that big step. Below are five of those questions you should ask yourself. Do The Hours Work For Me? The medical profession you choose determines the time you get to spend at home with your family. For example, as a patient care technician, you could work in a hospital and have options on which shift you work. Maybe you work as a patient care technician in a dialysis center with the […]
Night Classes Tips
It is very easy to say to yourself “I can’t go back to school! I have a job, kids, husband, and responsibilities. There’s no way it’s going to happen.” At Caris College we offer night classes and our seats are full with Dental Assisting and Patient Care Technician students just like you. Learning in class, completing your externship and graduating is possible and in as little as 7 months you can start your new career as a Dental Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or as a Ultrasound Technician ! Here are 7 tips to schedule school in your life with a […]
Types of Dental Assistant Careers
When you earn a diploma from the Dental Assistant School at Caris College, you will have the medical knowledge you need to talk the talk with dentists and patients alike. Everyone on both sides of the dental chair will think you are a dream come true because you speak their language and know what they are going through. Just as there are many types of doctors and dentists, there are different job titles and descriptions for dental assistants. Office Manager If you are a take-charge person and have training in dental assistance, your skills are in high demand to run a dental […]