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What is a Veterinary Assistant?

May 21, 2020

Veterinary assistants, also known as vet assistants, care for animals under the supervision of a veterinarian or a veterinary technician. Vet assistants care for the pets and help the pets’ owners with whatever they might need. They play a vital role in the veterinary office and in the healthcare field of animals. This is the person who greets and assists you and your furry or not so furry friend(s) at the vet’s office. If you love animals, this might be the perfect career path for you! How to become a Veterinary Assistant Before you apply to a veterinary assisting program you […]

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Caris College Teams Up With Miles Of Smiles

June 3, 2019

What do you do when you pass a mirror? Do you fix your hair and smile? About 10.3% of Southern Indiana residents may not smile at the mirror because they do not have access to dental care. It doesn’t feel good to give yourself a big toothy grin when you don’t like what you see. Furthermore, lack of dental care and poor dental hygiene can lead to more serious health problems and even make it difficult to find employment. Caris College in Jeffersonville, Indiana, has teamed up with Miles of Smiles to help give access to dental care through the […]

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Choose Your New Career

April 22, 2019

Making the decision to change your career can be exciting but scary, especially when you start looking into jobs in the healthcare field. Sometimes we may doubt that we have what it takes, whether or not we can manage school with the obligations we already have and if we have the support of loved ones. Often, it is just a matter of not knowing how to start! Step 1. Taking the First Step If you’re not sure what you are interested in, whether it’s a career as a patient care technician, a dental assistant or an ultrasound technician or even […]

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Ultrasound Students Learn Hands-On During Clinicals

September 24, 2018

Some of our Ultrasound Technician students have recently begun their time working on their clinical hours for the Caris College Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Some of the second-year students have recently shared some of their thoughts as they set out on their second and final year in the accelerated Sonography program. During their time in the Sonography program, our students spend more than thirteen hundred hours completing their clinical rotations. While completing these hours students get hands-on experience working in an operating office setting and working with patients. “Going into clinicals us students know that our time here is going to be […]

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Caris College To Attend UPS College & Career Expo

September 9, 2018

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 […]

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Ultrasound Students Complete First Year Of Sonography Program

August 5, 2018

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 […]

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Now Accepting Financial Aid, For Those Who Qualify!

June 19, 2018

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 […]

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PCT VS. CNA: A Students Perspective

April 2, 2018

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 […]

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Changing Careers

January 2, 2018

 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 […]

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Night Classes Tips

September 24, 2017

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 […]

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