How Can I Get a Fast-Track Healthcare Career

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Starting a career in healthcare is a great way to not just make a difference in other people’s lives, but to make a difference in your own life! If you’re looking to start a healthcare career quickly, you may be wondering what the best way is to fast-track your future in healthcare. To help you get started, check out our step-by-step guide for getting a career in healthcare off the ground in as little time as possible. Step 1 – Identify the healthcare career path that’s right for you When considering a fast-track healthcare career, it’s important to identify the […]

Is A Career in Healthcare Right for You

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It’s safe to say that choosing a career path is not only one of life’s most important decisions, but it can also be one of the hardest ones to make. If you’re among the folks who are considering a career in the healthcare industry, the good news is that you’ve narrowed down your search. Now, you just need to decide if a career in healthcare is the best option for your future. To help you do that, here are some questions you may want to ask yourself. Are you a people person? Do you enjoy being around people from all […]

Considering a Career Change

Making a career change is often a difficult decision for people to make, especially because they wonder if they’re making the right decision and are worried they might find themselves back in the same boat a year after making a career transition. When considering a career change and going into the medical field, there are a lot of questions you should ask yourself before you take that big step. Below are seven of those questions to contemplate before making any decisions. 1. Do I desire a career change or a new job? This is the singular most important question to […]

How To Decide on a Career Path that Fits You

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Deciding what to do for the rest of your life is a big decision and pursuing the credentials you need to do the job is key. When pursuing education and vocational training, you want to select the right program to lead you on a career path that fits you. The four-year college route isn’t for everyone – many students want to be trained for fields they’re passionate about and get straight to work. In fact, statistics fielded in September 2021 suggest the number of high school students considering 4-year degrees has dropped 23% since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Most want lower-cost, faster […]

Choose Your New Career

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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 […]

Caris College To Attend UPS College & Career Expo

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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 […]

Changing Careers

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 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 […]