Healthcare Degrees Online - Another Popular Trend

 

The face of healthcare is changing.  People are living longer and healthier lives.  New research is being done to identify and cure the new diseases that are being discovered.  New healthcare job opportunities are opening every day.  In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor has predicted and addition of 2,800,000 healthcare jobs by 2008.  New jobs are opening faster than companies can find qualified workers to fill them.  The health care industry also offers above-average wage compensation, making them more desirable for new job seekers. 

 

With this increase in job opportunity, more students are turning to online universities to help them earn their degrees.  New students are looking for an exciting new field to get into, while current healthcare personnel are going back to continue their education to keep themselves competitive.  In this field, the more education you have, the more likely you are to advance into a better job.

 

Online schools are increasing the types of courses available as well.  Gone are the days of general overview, schools are now accredited an offer the same courses as the traditional schools.  You can earn degrees that will help you get a career with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, health insurance companies, and pharmaceutical companies.

 

Taking courses online can shorten the time it takes for students to get into the workplace as well.  Since courses are taken online, students can take them when it is convenient for them.  Online courses can be scheduled around a current work or social schedule.  Courses themselves often take less time:  a certificate in health care management can often be earned in less than a year, while a Bachelor of Science in Management with a Health Care Emphasis may take a little longer.  Certification for medical assisting, billing, or administrative assisting can often be completed in less than two years.

 

Some options for those looking into the health care field:

 

Health Care Management – this is one of the most popular degrees, either to earn a Master's or a Bachelor's degree.  A degree in Health Care Management will give you basic managerial knowledge as applied to medicine and how to advance that in your community.  Having this degree can help you get jobs in hospitals, hospices, insurance companies, group practices, and specialty clinics.

 

Radiology Technician – there is a current shortage of qualified people in the job area.  Radiology is used in the detection and cure of some medical problems.  A radiology technician learns how to use x-ray equipment and may go on to learn similar equipment such as CT scans and MRI scans.  With an associates degree program you can often begin work in your field in a year or less.

 

Nursing – Earning your RN or BSN degree can greatly affect your job opportunities.  With hospitals and medical fields rapidly expanding, qualified nurses are in high demand and often well paid.

 

Medical Billing – this is a field that allows you to take advantage of the booming health care field but not have to deal with the day-to-day workings with patients.  You can specialize in certain coding to advance to even better jobs.  A person with a degree in medical billing will be able to complete medical forms, bill insurance companies according to their policies, and maintain patient accounts.

 

Massage therapy – a rapidly growing field that has a lot of job mobility.  Massage therapists and work in a variety of jobs; from actual spas to sports clinics to cruise ships.  They can have a very flexible schedule working for him or herself or a company.  In a world that is constantly running full tilt and is constantly stressed, the medical benefits of massage are becoming increasingly more appreciated.

 

Dental Assistant – a fast growing field and plenty of job advancement.  Every dental office needs assistants to perform the basic procedures such as x-rays, preparing materials for the dentist, and teeth whitening.  Dental assisting programs are fast track and can be completed in under a year, with certification available for additional advancement.

 

These are just a few of the more popular careers in the healthcare field.  If you do not see something that you like here, but still think that healthcare is right for you, then check with your online college of choice for additional degree programs and information.

 

 

Can Distance Education Programs Land You a Solid Career?

Accredited distance education may provide the jump to a new
job that you've been looking for. Solid instruction and
great education is the key to unlocking your potential for
moving up the ladder or starting a new job. You can earn
money and study part time through distance education
courses, striving towards your goal of a better job while
still meeting financial responsibilities. The options
available for accredited distance education are vast.

In fact, there are so many distance education schools out
there that it is easy to see why one can be overwhelmed
when trying to find one. People interested in medicine can
take a distance learning nursing program. Some pursue a
distance learning engineering degree. Others may sign up
for criminal justice. The top schools in the nation with
solid reputations offer accredited distance learning
programs to satisfy almost every educational need, from
psychology to golf.

Accredited distance education programs and internet
education promise to help with future goals, but you need
to consider that you will be investing time and your
hard-earned money to obtain a distance learning degree.
Considering that, choose wisely. Which ever distance
learning school you choose, be forewarned. They are not all
created equal. Do some background research to ensure that a
potential employer will view your qualifications as viable,
due to the credibility of the institute you have chosen.

In order to establish this type of credibility, you will
need to be particular about the distance learning school
you choose. When looking at distance learning programs that
interest you, note if the college is a reputable one for
distance programs and how applicable or transferable their
degrees are. An accredited distance learning school ensures
that all the curriculum they offer is up to date. The world
changes very quickly as new technology comes out and this
increases the demand of many different types of jobs. It is
essential that the accredited distance learning school
reflect this trend in their organization. Good facilities
offer distance learning programs that enable students to
graduate with a degree that provides fully transferable and
applicable skills.

An unknown distance learning college may offer an
interesting program or might seem to provide you with the
online learning degree you're looking for, but be wary of
institutions that are new or don't seem to have a
background or history. Double check to see whether the
school has been offering typical classroom education for
some years and is just breaking into accredited distance
learning courses. Use the internet to research various
schools and see if the one you're interested in is
mentioned on many reputable websites. It may be best to
choose a widely recognized distance learning school over
one that only seems to be mentioned every now and then.

Choosing to obtain your education through accredited
distance learning is a wise choice that can boost your
career success. That is, if you choose a distance learning
school with a good reputation at being a leader in
education and giving students skills they can apply at many
different areas of a working environment.

An accredited distance learning education shows potential
employers your training and instruction is valid and
affirms that you've been careful in your choices. While
there are distance learning courses that don't provide
accreditation but merely educate or teach something fun,
accredited courses will be the ones that further your
career success and your potential to land a decent career.


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A Roundup Of Reasons for Taking Online Education Courses

Have you ever considered an online education course?  I'm
not talking about getting a college degree online, just
taking an online course or two to learn something new!  The
site www.Online-Education.net is a great resource to use.
You can take courses while you hold a fulltime job or
attend a regular university.  Online courses allow you to
work at your own speed, on the days and at the times of
your choosing.  Courses are online for 30 days per session
and take about 18 hours to complete.  There are over 600
online education courses in the catalog on this site.

Here is a roundup of reasons for taking online education
courses.

1.  Eliminate boredom!  Are you bored at home when the kids
are in school or during summer vacation?  Take an online
education course!  You could try photography, cooking,
drawing, calligraphy, or crafts.

2.  Learn something new!  Learn to do your own taxes or use
a new computer program.  Improve your writing skills or get
some new ideas for homeschooling or gardening.  Perhaps
astronomy, religion, or genealogy will spark your interest.
 Men enjoy courses on tying flies (for fishing lures),
stamp collecting, and history.

3.  Meet some new friends or re-connect with old ones!
Online classes create many opportunities to work with new,
online friends or share experiences with old ones.  Get a
friend to enroll in a course with you; you'll have a
wonderful time!

4.  Improve your self-esteem!  After learning a new skill,
your self-esteem will soar.  The new sense of
accomplishment will enrich your life and encourage you to
try other online courses.

5.  Re-ignite your brain!  Get your brain in shape.  Take a
few hobby or informational courses and get used to working
online, remembering details, and completing projects.

6.  Prevent Alzheimer's Disease.  Keeping your brain active
will help prevent dementia and, possibly, Alzheimer's
Disease as you get older.  Scott Gottlieb, New York
newspaper writer, states that,  "Participating in mentally
challenging leisure activities such as reading and playing
board games may help elderly people stay mentally sharp."
Researchers have found that people aged 75 years or more
who engaged in leisure activities had a lower risk of
dementia than other elderly people. (New England Journal of
Medicine 2003; 348:2508-16).

7.  Become a more interesting person.  You'll have plenty
of fascinating conversation to share when you attend
parties or PTA meetings.

8.  Be a great role model for your children and
grandchildren.  Adults who demonstrate life-long learning
are wonderful role models for children, who learn that
education continues to benefit us all through life.

9.  Learn more about technology.  Any time we use a
computer, we learn more about technology and how to use it
effectively.

10.  Improve your resume.  The information you learn via
online courses might be a great addition to your resume and
help you get a better job or more pay.

Pay attention to my roundup of reasons for taking online
education courses and you may be surprised at the benefits
you experience!


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