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An Inside Look at Medical Assistant Classes
Read More: An Inside Look at Medical Assistant ClassesWe recently asked our incredible Medical Assistant dean, Dr. Sharmalan “Sam” Sathiyaseelan, to show us some of the skills that an MA uses in their day-to-day career. Dr. Sam took a break from teaching medical assistant…
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Why are Sepsis and Staph Infections So Common in Hospitals?
Read More: Why are Sepsis and Staph Infections So Common in Hospitals?Each year, 1.7 million adults in the United States are diagnosed with sepsis, a severe and potentially fatal blood infection. Since healthcare facilities are supposed to be clean and safe places where you go to get…
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Mental Health, Nursing, and Education: Meet Swedish Institute Grad Omarr Savage
Read More: Mental Health, Nursing, and Education: Meet Swedish Institute Grad Omarr SavageThroughout February, we’re telling the stories of some of our amazing graduates who have had massive success in their careers. Today, graduate Omarr Savage, NP (Nursing class of 2017) tells us the story of how he…
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From Student to Employer: Two Swedish Institute Grads Tell Their Success Stories
Read More: From Student to Employer: Two Swedish Institute Grads Tell Their Success StoriesThroughout February, we’re telling the stories of some of our amazing graduates who have had massive success in their careers. Today, we’re looking at two women who have gone on to have incredible success in their…
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Going Back to College After Time in the Workforce: A How-To Guide
Read More: Going Back to College After Time in the Workforce: A How-To GuideAfter leaving high school, there are several paths one can choose to take. Some graduates will continue their education journey by going to college or trade school, some will join the military, and some will decide…
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What Exactly is Medical Billing and Coding?
Read More: What Exactly is Medical Billing and Coding?The medical billing and coding (MBC) career field is growing faster than many other jobs in the healthcare industry1. The responsibilities are vast, and becoming a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist requires education, dedication, and strong…
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How AI is Changing the Medical Assisting Field, Plus More Emerging Trends in 2025
Read More: How AI is Changing the Medical Assisting Field, Plus More Emerging Trends in 2025Emerging Healthcare Trends in 2025 Working as a Medical Assistant requires staying up-to-date on the latest trends and technological advancements in the medical field. Artificial Intelligence (AI), in particular, has recently hit the scene as a…
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Ultrasound vs Sonogram: What’s the Difference?
Read More: Ultrasound vs Sonogram: What’s the Difference?Discover how ultrasounds and sonograms work, their key differences, and how to join the growing field of diagnostic sonography.
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What is Diagnostic Medical Sonography?
Read More: What is Diagnostic Medical Sonography?At Swedish Institute, we’re proud to stay on top of trends in medical learning, and that’s one of the reasons we’ve recently launched enrollment for our diagnostic medical sonography program. We’ve received a few questions from…