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.
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).
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.
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!
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.
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.
To read more about this ceremony, follow the links below!
Northwestern College just conducted its 115th Commencement Ceremony. Check out these article that highlighted the celebration!
Read more about this career fair at the following links.
Chicago Tribune’s TribLocal – Daily Southtown Edition
The Patch – Palos Edition
Northwestern College will once again host a healthcare-related career fair in order to assist those students graduating at the conclusion of the spring quarter. Check out the links below for more information.