Why should you get an online degree in health care? We help you sort through all the information by listing the top reasons below.

1. You’ll get used to using technology.

Not tech-savvy? A degree in health care from one of the top online schools can be a great introduction to the computer skills you’ll need on the job. Advancing health care and record-keeping technology means you should know your way around a computer before you apply for a job.

2. Network nationwide with other health care professionals.

One of the benefits of distance education is the ability to network with professors and peers across the country and around the world. Earn your health care degree and learn more about how other students look at training and the eventual job search from Bangor, Maine to San Diego, California.

3. Gain clinical experience while you study.

Many health care professions require significant clinical experience in addition to classroom study. One of the benefits of online education in health care is the flexibility you have to attend classes when you choose while you gain necessary clinical experience through internships or volunteer opportunities. Online courses make it possible for you to secure an entry-level job in the health care field and explore your chosen career while you attend school for an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

4. Make a career switch without disrupting your income.

Health care careers are growing, offering job opportunities for workers in professions hard hit by changes in the labor market. If you want to re-train for a field that offers stable future employment opportunities — but can’t afford to quit your current job to do it — online health care degrees offer you the flexibility you need to train for a new career.

5. Land a booming health care career.

Medical assistants, skin-care specialists, physical therapist assistants, pharmacy technicians, dental hygienists, and mental health counselors are just a few of the careers predicted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to experience growth between 2008 and 2018.

Medical publications help to keep medical professionals up to date with the latest research and information in their field. Medical journals are usually monthly or bi monthly publications that are generally peer reviewed.
1. New England Journal of Medicine – This is an English-language peer-reviewed medical journal published by the Massachusetts Medical Society. It is the oldest continuously published medical journal and influential general medical periodical in the world.
2. JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association – JAMA, published continuously since 1883, is an international peer-reviewed general medical journal published 48 times per year to promote the science and art of medicine and the betterment of the public health. JAMA is the most widely circulated medical journal in the world.
3. BMJ (British Medical Journal) … | Read the rest of this entry »

There is so much medical information on the web, but if you are a medical professional, student, or just someone in need of medical information, the following to 20 medical blogs can give you the answers you need. The information on these blogs contains up to date research and information on a variety of topics.
1. The Student Doctor Network
The Student Doctor Network is a great place for faculty, students, and advisors to connect and discuss everything from being a doctor to medical news.
2. Literature, Arts, and Medicine Blog
The goal of the NYU Blog is to create a space and open up discussion on medical research with how it relates to humanities, arts, and social sciences.
3. DrugWonks
The Center for Medicine in the Public Interest has … | Read the rest of this entry »

Health care is a large growth field, and in that, so is health care management. This area is the field relating to leadership, management, and administration of hospitals, and health care systems. Earning a bachelors degree in health care management will only get you started in this field, as a graduate degree is considered a standard credential for most health administrators. A master’s degree in health care management prepares you for high level jobs in areas such as hospital administration, public health systems, and private facility administration. US News has ranked the top schools for health care administration programs.
1. University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
2. University of Minnesota–Twin Cities
3. University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill
4. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)
5. University of Washington
6. Virginia Commonwealth University
7. … | Read the rest of this entry »

Jobs in the health care sector are some of the most sought after careers. With an aging population, more and more health professionals with medical degrees are needed to keep up with demand. Pharmacy is considered a growth industry by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and will see a 17 percent growth in the next 8 years. US News and world report has ranked the top schools for you to earn your pharmacy degree.
1. University of California–San Francisco
2. University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill
3. University of Minnesota
4. University of Texas–Austin
5. Ohio State University
6. University of Kentucky
7. University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
8. University of Washington
9. Purdue University
10. University of Arizona
The increasing numbers of middle-aged and elderly people who rely on prescription medication will keep … | Read the rest of this entry »

Alan Davis, Distance Education Associate Dean for Jefferson State Community College joins us today to discuss distance education.
Tell us about the distance learning programs offered at Jefferson State Community College.
The mission of the Distance Education Department at Jefferson State Community College is to provide accessibility to education through a broad range of quality courses in various disciplines. JSCC offers many online courses for transfer credit (university parallel degree programs). The college also has three accredited career education programs that are available through distance education: Veterinary Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Funeral Service Education. JSCC also offers several online courses toward many other AAS degrees and certificates.
What is the typical duration of each of your programs?
Associate degrees are typically thought of as … | Read the rest of this entry »

Steve Cole, Division Chair, Adult, Continuing & Distance Education for Cossatot Community College – University of Arkansas joins us today to discuss distance education.
Tell us about the distance learning programs offered at Cossatot Community College-University of Arkansas.
CCCUA currently offers four fully online degree programs:
Associate of Arts
Associate of General Studies (The first online degree in the state of Arkansas)
Associate of Applied Science – Business Management
Associate of Applied Science – Medical Assisting
What is the typical duration of each of your programs?
Two to two and a half years to complete.
What would you say makes Cossatot Community College-University of Arkansas programs different and better than other comparable online programs?
Because of the attention to detail and built-in quality. For one, all programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and … | Read the rest of this entry »

The Boston University Online Graduate Certificate in Asian Religions and Healing is designed to provide students and professionals in the fields of religion and medicine with an advanced understanding of the roots and applications of Asian healing traditions. This certificate program consists of four online courses that explore Health and Wholeness in Asian Religions, Body Cultivation, Meditation, and Death and Afterlife Issues.
Students who complete this online certificate program will gain a comprehensive knowledge of eastern concepts of holistic health and healing. Students will learn the cultural and historical background behind practices like yoga and meditation, as well as the physiological effects of these practices. Ultimately, the goals of this program are both personal and professional: a renewed mindfulness and an increase in the potential for … | Read the rest of this entry »

Have you ever considered a career in the field of healthcare? If so, you may want to look into earning your associate’s degree in healthcare reimbursement online through Virginia College. Healthcare Reimbursement focuses on the fundamentals of medical office protocol with specialized training in the areas you will need for a job in this growing field. People who know and understand the process of medical coding and health services reimbursement procedures will be in high demand as the healthcare field continues to expand.
As a graduate from the Associate’s in Healthcare Reimbursement program, you’ll be prepared for entry-level positions in the medical field related to reimbursement procedures. You’ll learn the fundamentals of medical office protocol and get specialized training in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification … | Read the rest of this entry »

Are you interested in pursuing a career in the field of animal care? If so, you may be interested in learning more about the Clayton College of Natural Health online certificate in companion animal care studies. This program was designed for those who are caring for their own animal companions.
With increasing knowledge about natural approaches to staying healthy, there is a need for information about caring naturally for the animals who share our lives. While the various species, like humans, respond differently to certain modalities, there are also many similarities. Beginning with the basics of care and feeding, as well as foundational information about natural health, the program expands to introduce students to a wide range of holistic modalities that are appropriate for animal care.
While … | Read the rest of this entry »