Category: Career Services
What is it like to work as a Certified Surgical Technician?
August 12, 2019
When I first started my job as a CST, I knew I would be in the middle of all the action in the operating room. However, I had no idea …
How do you determine if a CPT code is Unilateral or Bilateral?
April 24, 2019
Becoming a medical biller and coder is a great option for an organized professional. There are a lot of numbers and facts involved that make it the perfect job for …
A Paralegal’s Role in Family Law
April 12, 2019
From the desk of Cherity Walker, Community Care College Paralegal Department Head/Instructor What Role Does a Paralegal Play in Family Law Cases? If you are looking into paralegal programs or how to …
CCC Celebrates Dental Assistant Recognition Week 2019
March 21, 2019
Dental Assistant Recognition Week (also known as DARW) is held the first full week in March every year. Dental assistants are a key part of the dental practice year-round. But …
How Do I Communicate With My Students’ Parents?
March 15, 2019
If you’re interested in or currently employed in Early Childhood Education, you’ll come across the topic of communicating with parents more than once. You train to work with children, but …
What Happens If I Do Not Pass My CST?
March 12, 2019
Students enroll in the surgical technologist program with high hopes of gory alien-like cadavers. They expect to be in the center of the action, which does happen, but not every …
Top 10 Extern Responsibilities For Fitness and Health Trainers
March 11, 2019
This is it. You’re nearing the end of your program and it’s time for you to go out into the real world of fitness. Since you started the Community Care …
8 Things a Surgical Technologist Extern Should Know
February 26, 2019
Surgical Technologists get thrown into their career field. Once you step foot onto your externship site, it is all up to you to put that training to good use. Sure …
The 4 Worst Things You Can Say in The OR
February 25, 2019
Pet peeves and mistakes are often talked about among veterans of the OR. And though these annoyances might be common knowledge among hospital staff, they are never really discussed with …
The Ten Commandments of a Medical Assistant Extern
February 18, 2019
As you prepare for your time as a medical assistant extern, you might have a few questions about what is and what is not acceptable on the job. Being in a …