Healthcare

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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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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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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

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10 Reasons to Become a Pharmacy Technician [Infographic]

Are you thinking about becoming a pharmacy technician but aren’t sure if it’s worth it? Explore why this is a great career choic...

Laura Amendola

Apr 23, 2025

5 min read

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Dental Assistant vs. Dental Hygienist (What’s the Difference?)

Are you interested in working in a dentist’s office but aren’t sure in what capacity? In this blog post, we dive into the need-t...

Laura Amendola

Apr 08, 2025

7 min read

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Top Healthcare and Medical Careers for 2025

If you’re looking to start a new career, but aren’t sure what job is the right fit, considering a career in healthca...

Des Sinkevich

Jan 30, 2025

12 min read

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Your Guide to Medical Assistant Duties

Learn more about becoming a medical assistant, medical assistant salary, and the differences between medical assistants and othe...

Des Sinkevich

Sep 26, 2024

11 min read

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Medical Coding Professional vs. Medical Billing and Coding: What’s the Difference?

Penn Foster now offers two different paths toward a career in medical coding or billing, but which program is the right one for ...

Des Sinkevich

Apr 17, 2024

6 min read

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How to Get Your First Pharmacy Tech Job

You’re freshly certified and ready to hit the ground running in the pharmacy world. But where do you start? We put together some...

Laura Amendola

Apr 12, 2024

7 min read