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How to Become a Dental Assistant (Guide & Salary FAQs)

Are you interested in the dental field but aren’t sure where to start? Becoming a dental assistant might be for you! This blog p...

Laura Amendola

May 19, 2026

11 min read

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How to Become a Medical Lab Assistant: Step-by-Step Roadmap (Skills, Externships, Exams & Career Outlook)

Interested in a rewarding new career in healthcare? Learn how to become a medical lab assistant, including job duties, required ...

Des Sinkevich

May 06, 2026

9 min read

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CPC Exam Guide: Requirements, Costs, and Tips to Pass on Your First Try

Interested in becoming a certified medical coder but a little worried about the CPC exam? Here’s everything you need to know abo...

Des Sinkevich

Apr 27, 2026

15 min read

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What Does a Sterile Processing Tech Do? (Duties, Salary, & FAQs)

Want to work in healthcare but not with patients? This blog will cover what you need to know about becoming a sterile processing...

Des Sinkevich

Apr 27, 2026

18 min read

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Medical Laboratory Assistants at a Glance: What Do They Do?

Are you curious about a career as a medical lab assistant but have questions? We’ve got answers! This job guide outlines the pot...

Laura Amendola

Apr 17, 2026

5 min read

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Skills Every Pharmacy Technician Should Have

Pharmacy Technicians need several skills to work and excel in the profession, including technical and soft skills. This blog pos...

Lauren Ambrosio

Jan 02, 2026

7 min read

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(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Medical Assistant

Want to start a career in healthcare, but aren't sure where to begin? In this exclusive interview, we talk with two Penn Foster ...

Lauren Ambrosio

Oct 31, 2025

15 min read

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How do Medical Assistant Office Hours Work and Are They Worth It?

Did you know that several Penn Foster instructors offer office hours for student support? Our medical assistant students have ac...

Laura Amendola

Oct 23, 2025

3 min read

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Your Phlebotomy Technician Career Guide (Salary, Job Duties, & Requirements)

Are you interested in phlebotomy? Learn what a phlebotomy technician does and how to become one.

Laura Amendola

Aug 18, 2025

6 min read

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Which Healthcare Certifications Pay the Most? A Guide to Higher-Earning Medical Jobs Through Certification

Medical certifications can help you earn more and gain job stability. And you often don’t need a degree to get one. Here are the...

Laura Amendola

Aug 14, 2025

10 min read

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Which Medical Coding & Billing Certification Exam Should You Take – the CBCS or CPC?

Certification is important for many healthcare fields, and medical billing and coding has several certifications to choose from....

Laura Amendola

Jul 07, 2025

9 min read

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Penn Foster’s New Phlebotomy Technician Program

Get an overview of Penn Foster’s brand new Phlebotomy Technician Program! This new program is open to enrollment both online and...

Laura Amendola

Jun 11, 2025

3 min read