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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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.
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Kids ENT Health Month: An Expert’s Advocacy Guide
January 26, 2022The primary focus of Kids ENT Health Month 2022 is on preventing noise-induced hearing loss in children. Between 12 to 15 percent of children have some level of hearing loss.
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The Pros and Cons of Establishing a Telemedicine Practice
January 18, 2022With the rapid expansion and implementation of telemedicine during Covid-19 a lot has been learned in regards to what features of telemedicine are useful, and what limitations it presents.