IBMC Program Blogs
What is an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant?
While a career in Dental Assisting is a rewarding journey in itself, gaining an Expanded Duty Dental Assisting certification is a quick way to start taking on more responsibility and increase your value in the dental office.
What’s the difference between a Medical Assistant and an LPN?
The healthcare industry is an excellent place to find a rewarding, stable career in Colorado. With an exciting work environment, competitive pay and plenty of opportunities for career advancement, there are a lot of reasons to consider a healthcare profession. According to The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare is expected to grow at a…
Am I Ready for Cosmetology School?
Do you find yourself checking beauty boards on Pinterest daily? Are you constantly watching makeup tutorials on YouTube? Or do you show off your nail art on Instagram? It may be time to consider attending a cosmetology school. You may have dreamed of styling hair and doing makeup on a movie set, or owning your…
IBMC College in Longmont meets local need in training and job placement
IBMC College, career and vocational training institution, is celebrating eight years of providing career training and job placement in Longmont, Colo. Between 2016 and 2017 alone, IBMC College’s Longmont campus graduated 99 students, 76 of whom are now employed in their career training field. With the booming population growth trend of the past several decades…
IBMC College students, staff awarded during Movie-themed assemblies
IBMC College students were encouraged to dress as their favorite movie character during this session’s Student Awards Assembly, hosted by the College’s Education Department and Student Services, on Thursday, March 1, at the Fort Collins, Greeley and Longmont campus locations. The assemblies were off to a great start as students walked on the Hollywood Walk…
IBMC College announces new shorter career-training programs
February 26, 2018 IBMC College, northern Colorado career-training college with campuses in Fort Collins, Longmont and Greeley, announced its plans today to shorten the length of three of its diploma programs—Clinical Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting and Cosmetology. “In an effort to provide students with a quicker, more concise way to get into their career field,…
You can train for a medical career—even with your busy schedule
Changing careers is never easy—but it is possible. With career opportunities expanding in the healthcare industry, more qualified Medical Assistants and Dental Assistants are needed now. While online courses might be tempting for those with busy schedules, they simply cannot give you the hands-on training needed to excel in the medical field. Community college is…
6 FAQs about a career in Dental Assisting
And 6 Other Questions about the Career It should be no surprise to hear that the dental industry is booming in Colorado. Careers in the field can provide stability, great pay and an opportunity to help others. And while you may not have the time or funds needed to become a dentist, you still have…
The Ultimate Guide to Medical Assisting
Since the beginning of medicine, physicians have always needed some assistance. With the help of student-aides, ancient doctors were able to care for more patients—more quickly. These people wouldn’t have called themselves Medical Assistants back then, but they often filled that role, performing supporting tasks for the primary care provider. Hospitals, clinics and treatment centers…
IBMC College receives approval for new accreditation
On December 14, IBMC College received notification of accreditation approval from its new accrediting body, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). IBMC College began the transition process to the new agency in anticipation of the Department of Education’s decision to not recognize the authority of its previous accrediting body, the Accrediting Council…
