Alumni Spotlight Nursing Grad Pedro Uribe
Watch Pedro Uribe, September 2017 Nursing Graduate, share why he chose to pursue a career in nursing! Find out what he likes most about the nursing program at Northwestern College […]
Faculty Showcase – Medical Assistant Program Director Chandra Hurt
Program Director Chandra Hurt on Medical Assisting Want to know if a career in Medical Assisting is right for you? Watch Chandra Hurt, Program Director of the Medical Assisting Department, […]
Rahm Emanuel’s vision for Chicago could impact the Medical Assistant Profession
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has a vision for the future of Chicago. It’s big, it’s bold, and it could be a game-changer in terms of career opportunities for healthcare professionals, including […]
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6 Ways to Know if Dental Assisting is the Right Career Path for You
For most people, visiting the dentist’s office isn’t something to look forward to. Whether for a routine checkup or a curative procedure like getting a filling for a cavity or […]
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- October 13, 2017
Take Advantage of Big Opportunities as a Dental Assistant
Every day across America, countless people walk into dental offices feeling a little nervous, apprehensive, and hopeful that everything will go okay. Also, much of the time, the main individual […]
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- September 14, 2017
A Healthcare Career as a Medical Assistant
Even though there’s a lot of uncertainty in healthcare these days with what’s going on in Washington, D.C., one thing is undeniable—many of the specialty fields within the industry are […]
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A Career in Radiologic Technology
When most people hear the words “radiologic technologist” or “rad tech,” one common misconception is that technologists are simply “button pushers.” However, radiologic technologists do far more than make exposures […]
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Faculty Spotlight: Gary Gruenewald
Gary Gruenewald is the Associate Professor and Clinical Coordinator for Northwestern College’s Radiologic Technology program. Gary has been working at Northwestern College for nine years, with a total of 27 […]
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Radiologic Technology Degree
Have you ever heard the cliché “you’ve got to strike while the iron is hot”? Sure it’s a little hokey and obvious. But many times, a cliché becomes a cliché […]
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- June 29, 2017
Alumni Spotlight: Felix Davila
In June 2014, Felix Davila graduated from Northwestern College with an associate’s in business administration in just under two years. Prior to enrolling at Northwestern College, Felix enlisted in the […]
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Faculty Spotlight: Angela Campbell
Angela Campbell works as an assistant professor in the Health Information Technology program. She has been with Northwestern College just over 4 years, with a total of 18 years working […]
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A Day in the Life of a Health Information Technician
Interested in a Health Information Technology Degree? When you hear the word “healthcare,” many things can come to mind. It’s a huge profession—one of the few that can honestly say […]
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