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5 Signs a Career as a Medical Assistant Might Be Right for You
Sometimes, there are signs that help us make decisions for our lives. In this blog, we highlight 5 signs a career as a medical assistant may be right for you. If you’ve thought about pursuing this healthcare role, check out these signs!
How Much Do Sterile Processing Technicians Make? An Honest Guide to Salary, Growth, and What Comes Next
The salary you can earn is an important part of considering a new career, especially if you're looking for the ability to plan ahead and a little breathing room in your monthly budget. If you're thinking about becoming a sterile processing technician, here's what you should know about pay and what affects how much earn.
From Student to Veterinary Technician: A Step-by-Step Look at the Path from Training to Career
You may be weighing whether becoming a veterinary technician is the right choice for you. Learn more about the path from becoming a vet tech student to working in the field, and why credentialed vet techs are so important.
What You Can and Can't Say to Customers as a Pharmacy Technician
If you're a pharmacy technician, you'll need to understand the limitations of your position when communicating with others. Here is an overview of the things you are and are not allowed to say when interacting with customers.
From Vet Tech Student to Externship: How to Show Up Like a Professional on Day One
Learn how to make a great first impression and increase the likelihood of being remembered positively at your externship in this blog.
Penn Foster’s Medical Coding Professional vs Competitors
There are several online medical coding training programs out there, but which one is the best fit for you? Learn more about top programs, what makes each different, and how Penn Foster compares.
Penn Foster Exams and Grading Explained
Are you curious how exams and grades work in an online school like Penn Foster? This blog post goes over all the types of exams we have for each kind of program and what the requirements are to pass.
The Veterinary Technician Career Path: From School to Your First Job
Learn everything you need to know about becoming and working as a vet tech, plus get advice from our expert, credentialed staff in this blog.
Changing Careers in Midlife: A Smart Guide for Starting Over
It’s never too late to change careers, but how can you effectively make a midlife career change in 2026? Learn how to decide what’s next and what training can help you take the next step toward your future career.
Pharmacy Technician and Sterile Processing Programs: Scheduled vs. Self-Paced Learning with Penn Foster
Choosing between scheduled and self-paced learning? Compare Penn Foster’s Pharmacy Technician and Sterile Processing options to find the format that fits your schedule, budget, and support needs.