Category: Medical and Healthcare
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 …
What are the differences between a veterinary technician and a veterinary assistant?
June 17, 2019
You have officially decided that you want to work at a vet’s office. Maybe you’ve always wanted to work with animals or maybe you have always been passionate about medicine. …
Summer Health Concern: Cardiac Arrest
June 6, 2019
Along with all of the fun associated with being out of school, there are solid statistics that prove more accidents, such as cardiac arrest, happen during the summer months. Accidents …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Quirky People of Healthcare
February 7, 2019
Ever wondered what it’s like to work with people in healthcare? Everyone has their little quirks and ticks but healthcare feels like another world of weird. There are quirky people …