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Today, we had the honor of celebrating our VA students and all who have served our country. In recognition of Veterans Day, we came together for a small gathering with cake and refreshments to show our appreciation. Thank you to our veterans for your service, dedication, and sacrifices. Your commitment inspires us every day! #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans
Cambridge Attends the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
We were honored to participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, October 26th! Together, our students and faculty joined the Orlando community for a meaningful 3-mile walk in support of breast cancer awareness. Thanks to a successful campus fundraiser, our students raised over $300 to contribute to this important cause. We couldn’t be prouder of their dedication and commitment to making a positive impact! #MakingStrides #CommunitySupport #BreastCancerAwareness
How to Become a Radiation Therapist: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students
Thinking about entering the world of healthcare but not sure how? Here’s how to become a radiation therapist: a profession that administers radiation treatment to patients, primary to cancer patients. Steps to Become a Radiation Therapist Why Choose Cambridge?
Understanding Cyber Insurance
Due to the high financial losses that have come as a result of cyber-attacks, companies have started seeking cyber insurance policies to protect their services and data. Cyber insurance, also called cyber liability insurance, can provide coverage for an organization to protect them from liability for the damages that result from a cyber-attack including corruption of data, lawsuits brought by individuals affected by the breach, and ransomware requests among other things. Cyber insurance providers can work with companies to notify customers affected by the breach, assist them with securing their data, and provide financial compensation to those affected as needed. … Read more »
What Can You Do with a Health Informatics Master’s Degree?
The fast-growing nature of the field of health informatics means there is a wealth of potential career paths that one can pursue. Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology will soon offer a Master of Health Informatics degree program that provides students with training and skills to enter a successful career in this area. Health informatics effectively combines healthcare with data analytics and the data collected can be used to establish trends, modernize care, minimize outbreaks, and improve the overall quality of healthcare. Students in the program at Cambridge will take courses that provide instruction in healthcare information systems, data management,… Read more »
Tackling the Georgia Nursing Shortage: How You Can Make a Difference
Most states across the U.S. are experiencing a nursing shortage. The shortages are typically related to a lack of pay, long shifts, dangerous working conditions, and a lack of available nurse faculty to train new nurses to enter the field to name a few. Before the pandemic, nursing shortages were already happening due to economic problems, nurse retirement, and increased demands for healthcare. The shortage became more noticeable during the pandemic because many nurses were already dealing with higher stress due to an increase in people who needed care and less personnel to meet their needs. The increased level of… Read more »
Top Healthcare IT Certifications
Due to the increased use of electronic records in healthcare and the changes in privacy laws, individuals who are specially trained and certified in healthcare information technology are in very high demand. Job growth in this field is higher than average and, once in the field, the potential for advancement is also very high. Professionals who wish to pursue this field can increase their value by studying for and receiving one or more healthcare IT certifications. There are many certification options. The certification an individual pursues will depend on their interest and education and, in some cases, their prior experience… Read more »
Healthcare IT: Understanding Electronic Health Records (EHR)
The sheer amount of information that needs to be collected and stored for medical purposes has led to the creation and evolution of electronic health records. Providers and medical personnel need to be able to document patient history, store it in a secure place, access it when needed, and share it with other providers quickly and easily. The use of electronic health records has changed and helped streamline all of these processes. In an electronic health record, all patient data is digitized, and having all of this information in one place allows a provider to get a full view of… Read more »
Healthcare Data Breach: Ascension
High-profile security breaches impacting large organizations, including healthcare entities, continue to affect the sensitive data of millions of people. The importance of professionals skilled in cyber security as it relates to the healthcare sector continues to grow. Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology strives to help meet this growing need by offering degree programs that will equip the next generation of cybersecurity professionals with the skills they need to succeed and meet this growing demand. The healthcare organization Ascension experienced a data breach in early May because of an accidental download of a malicious file. This error allowed an attacker to access… Read more »