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Celebrating National Dog Day: Meet Grady

It’s National Dog Day and Caris College is fortunate enough to have our own campus friendly fur baby to celebrate! Each morning students, faculty, and staff walk through the door and receive a warm welcome from Grady, a purebred Golden Retriever. Grady, also known as Grandy-Pants, is a therapy dog that belongs to the Program Director of  Veterinary Assisting, Sydney Peters. He is

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6 Surprising Things About Dental Assisting

Going to the dentist probably is not your favorite thing to do, but you have to go to maintain your health. Dental Assisting is an important part of healthcare and an important part of the dental office. Also, it is a rewarding career choice!  Dental Assistants provide a friendly face for patients when entering the office. There are many surprising

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Is Medical Assisting a Good Career Choice?

Yes, medical assisting is a great career choice! Especially if you care about the well being of others and want a rewarding career choice. Medical assistants are a vital part of healthcare.   What is a Medical Assistant? A medical assistant, also known as a MA, is a medical professional who is responsible for working alongside physicians in medical care facilities.

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What is a Veterinary Assistant?

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

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Dental Assistant Training in Indiana

Are you looking for an in-demand profession that offers variety? Start on your new career path at Caris College’s dental assistant training in Indiana. A career in dental assisting allows compassionate medical professionals to work in many different settings. Dental assistants have many tasks, ranging from providing patient care and taking x rays to record-keeping and scheduling appointments, but these day to

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Caris College Teams Up With Miles Of Smiles

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

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How To Choose Your New Career In 4 Easy Steps

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

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Ultrasound Students Learn Hands-On During Clinicals

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

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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

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7 Back to School Tips for Furthering Your Education

The back to school season is already here as summer has flown by! Are you looking to head back to school this fall? Caris College has a few helpful tips for you if you are considering taking the next steps to further your education. Taking the step to further your education in a post-secondary institution can be a nerve-racking task

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