If you are looking to enter the healthcare industry, you need more than just admissions requirements and step-by-step guides. You need to catch up on what’s happening in healthcare and that changes all the time.
The HealthcareDegree.com blog tackles topics relevant to both those joining the healthcare field and those already working within it. From updated salary figures to ongoing regulatory battles to interviews with professionals, we cover the issues that matter. Check out some of the posts below to learn more about where the healthcare industry is at right now, where it is headed, and how it all affects you.
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Artificial Intelligence in Speech-Language Pathology – Expert Interview
April 13, 2023Artificial intelligence (AI) is an increasingly important ally in the field of speech-language pathology. Combining crowdsourced data, machine learning algorithms, biofeedback, and gamification, AI applications have exciting potential in assisting speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Research, funding, interest, and use are growing quickly.
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Occupational Therapy & Mental Health – What to Know
March 31, 2023Occupational therapists are key members of multidisciplinary medical teams who work with individuals going through experiences like that of Turner. While their focus is on helping patients with injuries and disabilities improve their ability to complete everyday activities, they can also be a strong source of support.
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Guide to Sports Medicine Careers (2023)
February 15, 2023March is National Athletic Training Month, and this year’s theme is Providing Healthcare Everywhere. It’s an opportunity to raise awareness about the important work of athletic trainers and the field of sports medicine as a whole.
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Guide to Physical Therapy Careers & Education
January 20, 2023Physical therapy services are provided by various professionals with varying education and experience, including physical therapist aides, PT assistants, and PTs.
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Guide to the Best Pre-Med Preparation, Programs & Study Options
September 14, 2022The path to medical school starts long before the application process, and those who know how to best prepare themselves through pre-med programs and other study options stand the best chance of being accepted to medical school.
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Immunization Awareness Month: An Advocacy Guide for Vaccinations
July 25, 2022August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to educate the public on the importance of vaccinating people of all ages. In light of the pandemic, this message is more important than ever.
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A Day in the Life of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Expert Interview
June 14, 2022Nurse practitioners (NPs) play a crucial role in increasing access to high-quality healthcare for millions of Americans. While the majority of NPs still practice primary care, a growing number are choosing instead to practice acute care.
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Education Guide for Treating Speech and Hearing Disorders
April 22, 2022While audiologists, audiology assistants, speech-language pathologists, and speech-language pathology assistants may work together in a professional sense, their educational pathways differ in significant ways.
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Alcohol Awareness Month Advocacy Guide
March 29, 2022SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, says that alcohol is the most frequently used and misused substance in the United States. Alcohol misuse is especially prevalent among people who are college-aged and younger populations.
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National Save Your Vision Month – An Advocacy Guide for Optometry Professionals
February 10, 2022While these increased risks should mean that Americans should be heading to their optometrists in greater numbers, stay-at-home orders have discouraged individuals from scheduling appointments with their optometrists.