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Navigating your IT Cyber Security Learning Journey

Cyber security is a rapidly growing career field due to the increased number of cyber-attacks that have been happening over the past few years.  Most, if not, all organizations including those in the healthcare industry rely upon technology to get work done. When an attack happens, systems can become inaccessible bringing all productivity to a halt, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information and putting the lives and safely of people at risk.  Most professionals including medical professionals have not received any specialized training to handle these kinds of attacks so they need to rely on trained cyber security professionals to help mitigate… Read more »

Key Skills for Excelling as a Medical Assistant

Medical assistants are valuable members of the patient care team in the modern healthcare industry. They are primarily responsible for supporting doctors in taking care of patients and collaborating with other medical professionals to ensure that the facility runs smoothly. The best way to begin your career in this position is to enroll in a post-secondary medical assistant program offered by a reputable educational institution. In this article you will be able to find out more about what to expect in your medical assistant career.  Medical Assistant Duties Medical assistants are responsible for both clinical and administrative responsibilities. An accredited… Read more »

Becoming a Medical Assistant: A Short Guide

Becoming a medical assistant puts you on a path to a fulfilling career in which you provide services that have a positive impact on all aspects of the medical profession.  In this article we will provide you with the information you need to get started on your medical assistant career journey, including education, certification requirements and employment prospects.  How can I become a medical assistant? To become a medical assistant, one should first have a high school diploma or GED.  The next step is to complete a reputable medical assistant training program. This program should prepare students for both direct patient care… Read more »

Challenges and Solutions of Protecting Patient Information in IT Cyber Security

Recently there have been a number of data breaches in healthcare records that have left patient information exposed and put people at risk for identity theft.  Healthcare facilities face a big challenge when it comes to providing cybersecurity tools that can keep information safe, are cost effective and relatively easy to maintain.  Most medical staff are not trained in how to handle cybersecurity or what to do when their systems are breached so they have to rely on a partnership with a reputable company that can handle installing, updating and maintaining a cybersecurity system that minimizes the threat of hackers and data… Read more »

How To Ace Your First Nursing Interview

The nursing interview is an important part of a successful nursing career path. It is natural to be somewhat anxious about interviewing for your first nursing job, but we can provide you with some tips to give you the confidence to impress the employer and ace the interview. Read further to explore effective preparation strategies and interview etiquette for nursing jobs.  Common Nursing Job Interview Questions Most common nursing interview questions relate to skills and experience including teamwork, patient care, and interpersonal skills. These are behavioral interview questions, which can be answered using real life examples.  Here is a brief overview… Read more »

Exploring Nursing Specialties

Are you considering nursing as a career? If so, you will be happy to know that you can find a fulfilling career in the nursing field that allows you the opportunity to provide care and comfort to your community.  The nursing field is vast and offers so many specialties that allow you to find something that truly suits your career aspirations.  In this article you can find information about a few of the possible specialties. What Should I Specialize In? There are many of types of nursing specialties to choose from.  Unfortunately, we don’t have the space to discuss all of them today… Read more »

Examining Blood Clots Using Sonography

Diagnostic medical sonographers deliver patient care through the use of ultrasounds. Using highly specialized equipment, sonographers can create images of the body which physicians can use to make diagnoses. This growing field will require additional sonographers in coming years, making it an ideal career for individuals who want to work in healthcare.  One common application of sonography is examining blood clots. In this article, we will briefly talk about the use of sonography in the identification of blood clots and then the process of becoming a sonographer. Sonography to Examine Blood Clots Sonography, or the use of ultrasound, can assist diagnostic medical… Read more »

Associate of Science in Nursing Program Now at Cambridge College of Healthcare and Technology’s Orlando Campus

Cambridge College of Healthcare and Technology in Altamonte Springs, Fl is now offering an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program that has been approved by the Florida Board of Nursing, Commission on Independent Education and Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. The program has two tracks of learning: Traditional (students who have limited medical knowledge) and Bridge (students who are licensed as an LPN, Paramedic or Respiratory Therapist). The ASN program will prepare students for a career as a Registered Nurse. “We are so excited to see the addition of an ASN program to our already established Bachelor of… Read more »

New Graduate Nurse Season

Although our Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology nursing students graduate each term, in general, May and June are known for new graduate nurse season. We are looking forward to… Read more »