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Phlebotomy Training: The Coolest Part of Becoming a Medical Assistant
If the sight of blood makes you weak in the knees, Clinical Medical Assisting may not be the career for you. That’s because phlebotomy—the process of drawing blood from a patient—is a crucial part of a Medical Assistant’s career. Are you up to the task? Phlebotomy can be a little tricky to learn at first.…
5 Advantages of a Technical College Education
In their final year of high school, students must make a decision about where to get any additional career training. Often this becomes a choice between a four-year college or university and a technical college, also called a technology college. Choosing a technical college education has five advantages. 1. Financial Benefits A degree or a…
4 Best Careers for Busy and Active People
If the thought of hunching over a desk for hours on end sounds unpleasant—well, that’s because it often is. When you type “desk job” into Google, some of the first suggestions that pop up include “desk job exercises” and “desk job stretches.” It’s a well-known fact that sitting all day can be pretty uncomfortable, not…
So You Graduated High School or Want To Make A Life Change During a Pandemic — What Now?
Deciding what to do after high school was tough enough already. Did we really need a global pandemic to muddy the waters even further? If you’re still trying to figure it out, you’re not alone. In fact, 49% of recent high school grads have changed their plans for the fall. If you’re thinking about college,…
5 Signs a Career as a Paralegal is Right for You
There’s a reason legal dramas are one of the most popular genres on TV today. You’ve seen the boisterous criminal lawyers on TV, gesturing wildly, passionately unpacking their client’s story—tugging at the heartstrings of the onlooking jury. Meanwhile, you’re on the edge of your seat, shoveling in the popcorn, suppressing the urge to make that…
Is Massage Safe During the Pandemic?
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, getting a massage was a staple of many peoples’ self-care routines. For some, it was twice a month—for others, maybe once a year. Medical professionals agree—getting a massage is an incredible way to reduce stress and anxiety. But the idea of a massage during a pandemic might be anxiety-inducing. After all,…
3 Career Change Ideas for Restaurant and Retail Workers
The first job many of us ever held was in a restaurant or retail store. And to be honest, it’s not a bad gig to start out with. The hours are flexible, the people are usually alright, and the pay is certainly better than nothing. It also teaches you how to work well with others—including…
4 Reasons Why it’s a Surprisingly Good Time to be a Medical Assistant
Unless your New Years’ resolution was to dive head first into utter chaos, 2020 is probably not panning out the way you expected. As the pandemic shows no signs of stopping, jobs in restaurants, grocery stores and elsewhere have begun to feel increasingly unsafe for employees. Few employers are offering these essential workers adequate protection…
What will your education look like at IBMC?
THE "NEWER NORMAL" For several long months, we’ve all been grappling with the impact of Covid-19 and the life changes we’ve all had to make as we learn to exist with the reality of the current health-crisis. It’s true that in northern Colorado we’ve been more fortunate than many areas of the country. We haven't…
