11 Oct2019
How Much Do Medical Assistants Make?
Want to earn a living while making a difference? Working as a Medical Assistant allows professionals to make money and an impact in the healthcare industry.
24 Sep2019
Is Medical Coding School Worth It?
Medical coding school is one of the many fields within the burgeoning healthcare industry. So, is it worth it? We’re not going to answer that question for you, but we will provide you with some information, allowing you to decide for yourself.
19 Sep2019
Northwestern College held Pinning Ceremony for September 2019 Nursing Graduates
Check out these articles written about Northwestern College’s Violet L. Schumacher School of Nursing’s pinning ceremony on September 7th. To learn more about Northwestern’s Nursing program, you can visit the Nursing program page.
10 Sep2019
Northwestern College extends 100 Days of Giving Challenge, launches Crayola ColorCycle Program
Learn more about these exciting initiatives at the links below!
27 Aug2019
Is Medical Assisting School Worth It?
Something we’re asked a lot is whether or not medical school is “worth it.” While we can’t answer the question for you, we can provide you with the information needed to answer that question for yourself.
19 Aug2019
What jobs are in Health Information Technology?
The healthcare industry has evolved to meet the demands of today’s patient care needs. Amongst the areas affected by these changes is the health information technology industry. The reason? One of the biggest drivers behind recent changes has been the industry-wide transition to the electronic medical record (EMR), sometimes called an electronic health record (EHR).
06 Aug2019
What’s the Best Nursing Degree to Get?
With the nursing industry booming, we get a lot of questions about the best nursing degree to pursue. Because going into nursing is already such a personal choice, we cannot answer that question for you. However, we can lay out some key distinctions that may help you choose the education that best satisfies your future career needs.
29 Jul2019
New White Coat Ceremony for Dental Assisting Students
Northwestern College is always looking for new ways to honor our students and assist them with the transition into the profession they have chosen. Thanks to Dental Assisting Program Director Carol Wooten, Northwestern College has initiated a White Coat Ceremony to acknowledge and honor its Dental Assisting students as they complete the lecture classes of their education and move into strictly lab training courses. You can read about the ceremony at the links below!
24 Jul2019
Radiologic Technology Degrees
What can you do with a degree in radiologic technology?
We’re glad you asked about the outlook for those who graduate with a degree in radiologic technology, as this field presents exciting career opportunities. A lot of your career opportunities come down to your education and training background. The good news is that no matter how far along you are in your radiologic technology journey, there is always room to grow your career and continue learning.
09 Jul2019
How Long Does It Take to Become a Dental Assistant?
There’s no requirement of formal education to become a dental assistant. However, what dental assistant candidates may lack in formal education, they make up for in hands-on training and national certification.