Florida is a destination location. The state has 1,350 miles (2,172.61 km) of collective coastline, some 30,000 lakes,1 and the world-renowned “River of Grass,” a.k.a. the Everglades.1 Moreover, there are also 26,000 miles (41,842.94 km) of rivers, including the St. John’s River, King’s Bay, and the Florida Keys,1 not to mention 663 miles (1,067 km) […]

Unarguably, one of the most essential and significant medical advancements within the past decade is the invention of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Magnetic Resonance Imaging allows doctors to see inside the human body when assessing ways of repairing it or proposing treatment options.  Magnetic Resonance Imaging is growing as a healthcare support role. According to the […]

A profession as a modern limited X-ray technician may be a good fit. Gaining skills in this field can allow one to enter the medical world and begin working sooner rather than later.   A specialized vocation and a vital contender in today’s complex healthcare community, an X-ray technician is a fully-licensed professional role that […]

License to Nurse! Have you ever watched the popular movie License to Kill, a James Bond spy film? Or have you listened to the spoof song “License to Chill,” sung by Jimmy Buffett? Maybe you’ve heard someone jokingly ask if you have a `license to parent.’ Inferred, even into popular culture, is the notion that […]

Within the past decade, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been unarguably one of the most significant medical advancements in science. Because they allow doctors to see inside the human body, MRIs are used to demonstrate the pathological and physiological alterations of living tissues. Benefits of MRIs One clear advantage of the MRI procedure is it […]

In a recent blog article, “Five Trends Transforming the Continuing Education Landscape,” Kate Ressler, from National Healthcare Association (NHA), lists some emergent trends within continuing education (CE). These are listed especially as they relate to allied-healthcare education. 1. Online Solutions Likely to Expand    First, Ressler cites that professionals have traditionally attended in-person meetings, courses, […]

Are you ready to further your education? Our Admissions Team is happy to meet with you. Below is a simple outline of the magnetic resonance imaging program (MRI) admissions process. General Admission Requirements Be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED. Complete the entrance exam with a minimum passing score. […]

  What is a Certified Nursing Assistant, and what is a Medical Assistant? They can sometimes be referred to in the same places of work and for some of the same duties. This article takes a deep dive into their key similarities and differences. It may even offer more information than you knew was possible.    […]

Ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs, X-rays, nuclear medicine imaging, positron-emission tomography (PET), and other imaging can be confusing. There’s a procedure to image one from head to toe–even your heart. Vascular ultrasound images vessels of the abdomen, neck, upper and lower extremities.  Health consumers are accustomed to cute black-and-white ultrasound images announcing a birth or celebrating […]

There are many reasons to become a medical assistant (MA). Perhaps you’ve read it’s the “Best of Allied-health Careers to Pursue,” or the “20 Reasons to Enter the Vocation, or “Half a Dozen MA Benefits!” Yet, have you heard “6.5 Reasons to Become an MA?” If not, read on!  1 To Help Others One of […]

Take a look into taking some personality tests that can help you find out which medical career suits you the best.

Monday Morning Another day! Race to put on the scrubs—regret that the dark green scrubs are still in the wash.  Place coffee on the dashboard. Drive.  Enter work. (Take coffee with you.) Clock in.  Race toward the Resident’s Lobby. Make a mental note to turn the TV volume down. (Who keeps cranking it up so […]