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What is a Physical Therapy Aide?
A physical therapy aide is someone who supports the physical therapists and therapist assistants to help patients recovering from injuries and illnesses regain movement and manage pain. If you want to start an entry-level career in the healthcare field that allows you to help others, becoming a physical therapy aide could be the perfect job for you. Here’s what they do and how to become one.
Nov 13, 2019
8 min read

How to Become a Certified Medical Assistant
Helping others in a healthcare setting sounds like your dream job. Whether that means measuring vital signs, setting up appointments, or updating patient medical records, playing a vital role in making sure someone gets the care they need is rewarding work. But what skills do you need to learn and what should you have on your resume to get your foot in the door as a medical assistant? Here’s what you should know.
Nov 05, 2019
5 min read

What is the Role of an Administrative Assistant?
If you’re interested in a career that will allow you to use your organizational and people skills and interests while learning more business-related tasks that can strengthen your resume, an administrative assistant position could be the job for you. Skilled administrative assistants play a vital role in how a business runs. Here’s what to know about the role.
Oct 30, 2019
3 min read

3 Reasons to Become a Medical Assistant
Spending years sitting in classes, taking out large student loans to pay for a nursing or medical school education, can be frustrating. Then, waiting for the next semester to start can make planning your comeback to education difficult. If you want to get a start on a career that helps others in the medical field, becoming a certified medical assistant could be the right fit for you. Here’s what you should know.
Oct 29, 2019

How to Become a Residential Electrician
Are you interested in how electrical systems work? Do you like to solve problems and find solutions for them? Are you someone who likes to work with their hands and do something a bit different each day? Becoming a residential electrician could be the right career for you. Here’s what you should know about the job, the salary, and how to get started!
Oct 22, 2019
2 min read

What’s the Difference Between Bookkeeping & Accounting
You are a master at working with numbers and love the ups and downs of the financial world. You know you want to do something in that field, but need to figure out exactly what that is. Accountant and bookkeeper both seem doable, but they also sound like they’re different titles for the same job. Here’s what you need to know about their unique functions for a thriving business.
Oct 02, 2019
3 min read

How to Get Ready to Go Back to School
Here’s your guide to going back to school with Penn Foster.
Sep 25, 2019
7 min read

Figure Out What You Want to Go to School For
You want to go back to school but you’re not sure what kind of degree or diploma you should enroll in. Here are 4 tips for narrowing down your options.
Sep 17, 2019
6 min read

How to Transfer to Penn Foster
If you’re considering enrolling in a Penn Foster program, one of the biggest questions on your mind might be: can I transfer classes I’ve already finished at another school? You might not have to start your education from scratch if you have transcripts. Here’s how transferring to and from Penn Foster works.
Sep 03, 2019
6 min read

6 Secrets to Impress a Veterinary Practice Hiring Manager
You want to work with animals and make a difference. Working in the veterinary field is your dream, but you may be unsure of when and how to present your education and skills to potential employers at veterinary clinics. We sat down with Dr. James Hurrell, Director Emeritus of the Penn Foster Veterinary Academy to get some expert tricks for impressing vet clinic hiring managers!
Aug 29, 2019
6 min read