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<title>Health Information Technology News: Follow these Sites to Stay Up-to-Date</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Curiosity about a career you're considering is natural. If you're interested in the industry, the best way to stay on top of new developments, trends and tips is to keep yourself tuned into industry news. Health information technology (HIT) news sites are abundant, but you don't have to read all of them. Here, we've picked six news sites that stand out from the rest. ]]></description>
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<title>What You Can Do To Start Your Career in Health Information </title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you struggling to find your job in Health Information? What can you do to stand out? The Health Information field is growing quickly and the demand is high. How can you be noticed and come out ahead of the competition?]]></description>
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<title>Medical Assistant vs. Patient Care Technician: What You Need to Know</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/medical-assistant-vs-patient-care-technician/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you want to work with patients in a medical facility, assisting doctors and taking care of others? Are you concerned that this job description only fits a nurse? It doesn't! Helping to heal the sick and injured isn't a job that's limited to nurses and doctors. In fact, there are several careers in which you can work closely with patients and be a role model for others, For now, let's focus on two of these growing medical careers: medical assistant (MA) versus patient care technician (PCT). ]]></description>
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<title>New Legislation Sheds Light on Importance of Surg Techs in the Operating Room</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/new-legislation-concerning-surg-techs-in-operating-room/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A patient often trusts that when they are unconscious lying on an operating table all the hospital staff performing their surgery is credentialed, but for some hospitals, that's not a requirement.  Currently, the only hospital staff position in the operating room that is not required to meet minimum education and certification standards is a surgical technologist, or surg tech.]]></description>
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<title>Stackable Credentials: The Newest Trend Emerging in Health Sciences</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Stackable credentials are an emerging trend in the health sciences - a trend you should be aware of if you want a healthcare career!  Let's address the first question: What are stackable credentials? You can look at them two ways. First, if you already have a degree and decide to earn a certificate later, you're stacking the certificate onto your degree. Or, if your education started with a certificate, you can stack on more courses and skills to earn a degree.]]></description>
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<title>Why a Medical Laboratory Technician Career is Right For You</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/medical-laboratory-technician-career-is-right-for-you/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Making the decision to take on a new career can be difficult, especially if you're seeking to enter a completely new field. How can you know you're ready for a specific career? Well, for starters, earning a degree in your field is a good indicator of both interest and competence. If you're interested in healthcare, there are many options available to you. One career path that is an integral part of the medical team is that of the medical lab tech. ]]></description>
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<title>10 Must-Have Health Information Technology Skills to Get Ahead in the Real World</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/must-have-health-information-technology-skills-to-get-ahead/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Now that you're in the midst of earning your health information technology (HIT) degree, and you're starting to think about what comes next, it's natural to look at the state of the economy and experience pangs of doubt. Maybe you're wondering if you're learning the skills you need to actually succeed in this career. ]]></description>
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<title>Rasmussen Gathers Health Information Technology Gurus for First-Ever Career Chat</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rasmussen College hosted its first-ever live Career Chat on Mar. 21 to honor Health Information Professionals (HIP) Week.  ]]></description>
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<title>What a Medical Assisting Certification Means for You</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/what-a-medical-assisting-certification-means-for-you/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After you decide to become a medical assistant and learn the ins and outs of the field, you'll earn your medical assistant degree or diploma. But there's still another important step before you set off on your job search if you want to be marketable: passing the credentialing exam.]]></description>
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<title>Health Information Technology Careers: Jumpstart Your Career During HIP Week</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/health-information-technology-careers-during-hip-week/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[March 17-23 is Health Information Professionals (HIP) Week across the U.S. and Canada and Rasmussen College is planning to recognize those tasked with keeping medical records secure and accurate. The Careers in Health Information Technology Career Chat will showcase all the information you need to know to jumpstart or advance your career in this exciting field! ]]></description>
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<title>Working in a Hospital: Healthcare Insiders on the Pros and Cons</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[America's 10,000 hospitals have more than 1.7 million beds. As you'd imagine, a lot of those beds are filled daily. As the U.S. population ages and new types of flu are borne every season, those numbers are increasing dramatically. For those considering a career in healthcare, this is your reality.  Whether you want to become a surgical technologist, or you'd prefer a medical job without blood, hospitals offer a variety of roles designed to intrigue and fascinate even the most serious healthcare student. Working in a hospital has pros and cons, of course, but don't worry - our experts weighed in to let you know what to expect!]]></description>
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<title>Steps for Success: Exploring the Health Information Field</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you eager to learn where your health information education can take you? This informative webinar will answer your health information career questions.]]></description>
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<title>Medical Jobs Without Blood: A Beginner's Guide</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What kinds of careers come to mind when you think of helping others who are in need of medical care? Doctor or nurse is likely pretty high on the list.  Doctors and nurses undoubtedly help others - they save people's lives. But what if you're drawn to the medical field and you're squeamish about blood? Think there's no hope? Actually, a healthy number of medical jobs without blood do exist. So as long as you know you're committed to helping people, remember, you don't have to be a doctor or a nurse to have an impactful medical career.  It's true that in any job you might have to unexpectedly deal with blood, we've compiled a list of those medical jobs where you're least likely to have contact with the red stuff.]]></description>
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<title>Medical Assistants vs. Licensed Practical Nurses: How to Tell the Two Apart</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A medical assistant (MA) and a licensed practical nurse (LPN) fall into the same category and perform several of the same duties; however, there are slight differences between the two jobs.]]></description>
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<title>Surgical Technologist Duties: A Day in the Life</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/surgical-technologist-duties-a-day-in-the-life/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Doctors and nurses aren't the only important people in an operating room when someone's life is on the line - surgical technologists assist them with life-saving procedures. But what, exactly, do they do? Some pretty important stuff, it turns out.]]></description>
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<title>Most Inspiring Healthcare TEDTalks for Those Considering a Health Sciences Degree</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/inspiring-healthcare-tedtalks-for-those-considering-a-health/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you interested in healthcare? Thinking of going back to school? You might know what you want, and how to get it - but knowing if you're making the right decision can be the hard part.  You might just need a little motivation to help you complete your goal and earn your health sciences degree. Watching a healthcare expert speak passionately about the kinds of things you're interested in could be just what you need. Healthcare TEDTalks can help inspire you.]]></description>
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<title>Health Information Management: The Perfect Career for the Technology Buff </title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/health-information-management-the-perfect-career-for-the-technolo/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You love technology. You want a career in a newer, growing field. You are interested in healthcare. But how do you tap into a career that offers you all of these things?  With a health information management (HIM) degree, you'll be able to tap into all three.]]></description>
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<title>Why it's the Right Time to Become a Health Information Technician</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/why-its-the-right-time-to-become-a-health-information-technician/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A lot take places between the time you arrive and leave a clinic, and it's the Health Information Technician who ensures the process runs smoothly. This position is responsible for ensuring everything is transcribed correctly on the bill and is the newest and hottest upcoming healthcare profession.]]></description>
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<title>5 Key Pharmacy Technician Responsibilities </title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/five-key-pharmacy-technician-responsibilities/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are specific responsibilities individuals in every career must face. A pharmacy technician must be extra diligent while performing their duties since serious health problems can arise if a mistake is made with a customer or patient's prescription.  ]]></description>
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<title>Rasmussen College Mokena-Tinley Park Campus Takes Part in Medical Assistants Recognition Week</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/rasmussen-college-mokena-tinley-park-campus-takes-part-in-medical/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you say thank you to a medical assistant the week of Oct. 15-19? Medical Assistants Recognition Week recognizes the contributions medical assistants make to overall healthcare delivery effectiveness. ]]></description>
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<title>Don't Become a Statistic: Prevent Obesity Now</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/dont-become-a-statistic-prevent-obesity-now/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's more fun to study with a tasty snack - maybe a late night pizza run or trip to the nearest fast food joint, and don't forget the Mountain Dew! These types of foods aren't the healthiest options and are often credited with causing the infamous "freshman 15." They're also leading to a higher obesity rate amongst college students.]]></description>
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<title>What to Do with a Medical Lab Technician Degree</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/what-to-do-with-a-medical-lab-technician-degree/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Now that you have narrowed down your future career path to the healthcare industry, where should you go from here? It may be overwhelming narrowing your decision down to the exact field you'd like to pursue; however it's not as difficult if you know your strengths and interests. ]]></description>
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<title>Pharmacy Technician: The Job for the Do-It-All Mom</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/pharmacy-technician-the-job-for-the-do-it-all-mom/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being a great mom is doing the best you can - with what you have, and knowing everything you do is done with your children's best interest at heart. If you are currently a mom contemplating returning to school, your number one concern is most likely how it's going to affect you and your family, right? If so, understand you're not alone.]]></description>
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<title>Rasmussen College Takes Part in Medical Assistants Recognition Week</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/Rasmussen-college-takes-part-in-medical-assistants-recognition-we/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Annually, the American Association of Medical Assistants recognizes the contributions medical assistants make to overall health care delivery effectiveness. This year, the Rasmussen College Mokena/Tinley Park campus will honor Medical Assistants with a variety of activities during Medical Assistants Recognition Week between October 15th and the 19th.]]></description>
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<title>Recognizing the Importance of Customer Service Skills in Healthcare</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/recognizing-the-importance-of-customer-service-skills-in-healthca/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Medical Assisting is no longer just about the ability to effectively perform physical tasks associated with the job. It is now more than ever about customer service. It's the reason my family decided to leave our pediatrician of 14 years; one of the most difficult and distressing choices we've ever made. ]]></description>
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<title>Where do Medical Assistants Fit In?</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/where-do-medical-assistants-fit-in/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the several years I've been teaching students about the Medical Assistant profession, I have been asked numerous times by both healthcare professionals and non-healthcare professionals, "what does a Medical Assistant do?" Each time I've been taken aback by this. What do you mean what does a Medical Assistant do? The truth is; we do a lot!]]></description>
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<title>National Surgical Technologist Week: Celebrate Those Behind the Masks </title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/national-surgical-technologist-week-celebrate-those-behind-the-ma/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being a surgical technologist is hard work. It often pulls at the heart strings and can affect whether somebody lives or dies. To acknowledge all of the difficult tasks expected of a surgical technologist, Sept. 16 through Sept. 21 of this year has been designated National Surgical Technologist Week. ]]></description>
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<title>Going Back to School: How One Busy Mom Regained Her Independence</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/going-back-to-school-how-one-busy-mom-regained-her-independence/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a period in most people's life when they are faced with a huge decision - one that not only affects their life, but the life of others. Julie Sharma had that happen to her.]]></description>
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<title>Your Favorite State Fair Foods Exposed (Diet Spoiler Alert)</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/your-favorite-state-fair-foods-exposed-diet-spoiler-alert/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Almost two million people will undoubtedly pack the Minnesota State Fair this year to take part in the act of eating, and even though the fair boasts many attractions other than food, let's be honest - most of us can't wait to get our fingers on something deep fried and on-a-stick. So, are you ready to loosen your belt to make room for this year's brand new food creations? ]]></description>
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<title>Shield Yourself, Others from Illness: Take Part in National Immunization Awareness Month</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/shield-yourself-others-from-illness-take-part-in-national-immuniz/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The back-to-school hustle has begun for both young and old. Children are busy soaking up the last of the summer's rays, college students are preparing for that first semester, and of course, parents are rushing about to schedule their children's necessary vaccination appointments. In fact, August is such a popular month for shots that it is now officially designated National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM).]]></description>
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<title>One Student's Road to a Career as a Surgical Technologist</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/one-students-road-to-career-as-surgical-technologist/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A person will often graduate with a degree, only to later realize it wasn't for them and go back to school to earn a degree in something more suitable to their interests and talents. That's what happened to recent Rasmussen College Surgical Technologist graduate, Summer Blakey. ]]></description>
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<title>Medical Assistant Degree vs. Diploma</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/medical-assisting-degree-vs-diploma-which-is-the-best-fit-for-you/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the medical field, there are many avenues for you to follow career wise. Once you've decided between working directly with or without patients, you will have a better idea of what career path is the best fit for you. If you would like to work with patients and become a medical assistant, you must decide whether you want to earn a medical assisting degree or diploma. ]]></description>
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<title>7 Healthcare Pinterest Boards You Should Follow </title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/7-healthcare-pinterest-boards-you-should-follow/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The truth is finally out. People are in love with pinning! Pinterest is now the third most popular social network behind Facebook and Twitter, and it continues to gain momentum. As if 104 million total visits this March aren't evidence enough of the site's growth, Pinterest's traffic also increased by 50 percent between February and January of this year. ]]></description>
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<title>21 Healthy Lifestyle Quotes to Inspire You</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/healthy-lifestyle-quotes-to-inspire-you/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fitness personality Richard Simmons once said in an interview with Men's Health Magazine, "You can't buy it, you can't rent it. You have to earn it. My formula has always been love yourself, move your body, watch your portions." Leading a healthy lifestyle sounds easy enough, right? Could be, but there are a lot of obstacles trying to divert our attention from eating healthy, making healthy choices, and exercising. Fortunately, when you're in the healthcare field, you may see the result of making unhealthy decisions, and it can help you lead a better life that is more fulfilling when you make the right choices. Here are 21 healthy lifestyle quotes to help inspire you to kick-start your healthy lifestyle or make you appreciate your good health:]]></description>
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<title>Medical Assisting Degree Student Shares Insight, Experience</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/medical-assisting-degree-student-shares-insight-experience/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After 31 years of cutting and coloring clients as a hairstylist, Kristen Anderson decided to make a career change - pronto. ]]></description>
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<title>Medical Assistant 101</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/medical-assistant-101/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever thought about what exactly a medical assistant does? Or have you ever thought about how the profession itself began? Well, then keep reading.]]></description>
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<title>Five Key Health Information Technology Degree Courses</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/5-key-health-information-technology-degree-courses/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As technology continues evolving and the population ages, the indispensable nature of the healthcare field has created the need for modifications to the duties of existing professions, as well as the addition of completely new career opportunities. If technology and health interest you, you're in the right place. ]]></description>
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<title>How to Become a Healthcare Manager</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/how-to-become-a-healthcare-manager/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This video dispels some myths about healthcare management and how a degree can help you advance your career within the healthcare field.]]></description>
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<title>Consider a Career in Health Sciences </title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/consider-a-career-in-health-sciences/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you remember being asked as a child, "What do you want to be when you grow up?".  If you answered, "A nurse!" or "A doctor!", here's some additional points to consider about these fast growing occupations.]]></description>
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<title>Exploring Medical Lab Technician Jobs and Salaries</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/exploring-medical-lab-technician-jobs-and-salaries/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Check out the latest from our What Should I Do With My Life video series as we discuss the wide open career field as an MLT.]]></description>
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<title>Medical Assistant Job Opportunities</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/medical-assistant-job-opportunities/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This video from our "What Should I Do With My Life" series we speak with Lynn Skafte, the Medical Assisting Program Coordinator at Rasmussen College as she explores the variety of different medical assistant job opportunities within the healthcare industry.]]></description>
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<title>What You Need To Earn A Pharmacy Technician Degree</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/what-you-need-to-earn-pharmacy-technician-degree/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Healthcare is an industry that sees constant change and innovation every day. ]]></description>
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<title>What Is Health Information Technology?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This video uncovers the commonly pursued healthcare career as a health information technician.]]></description>
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<title>Google Health Expires. What Wasn't Prescribed?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What went wrong with Google Health?]]></description>
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<title>Jobs and Salaries in Health Information Technology</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The National HIM/HIT Program Director at Rasmussen College is featured in this video blog about jobs and salaries in health information technology.]]></description>
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<title>HIM Salaries and Job Opportunities</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The National Director of HIM and HIT programs at Rasmussen College is interviewed in this video blog. She answers essential questions about HIM salaries and job opportunities.]]></description>
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<title>What Is A Pharmacy Technician?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this video, the Director of the School of Health Sciences at Rasmussen College, Lorrie Laurin, helps us uncover the answer to the question, "What is a pharmacy technician" while sharing some basic information about the career paths and responsbilities of a pharmacy technician.]]></description>
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<title>How Do You Become a Health Information Management Practitioner?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This video defines the role of a health information management practitioner, while outlining the required path to begin a career in this exciting healthcare role.]]></description>
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<title>How To Become A Medical Administrator</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The School of Health Sciences Director at Rasmussen College speaks about Medical Administration educational and career paths.]]></description>
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<title>Pharmacy Technician Job Requirements You Should Know</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Watch this video to learn more about pharmacy technician job requirements.]]></description>
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<title>A Look Into Health Sciences Classrooms at Rasmussen College</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Check out some candid shots of our health sciences classrooms here.]]></description>
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<title>Cultural Awareness As A Medical Assistant</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When working in the healthcare field a medical assistant will come across many different types of diversity.]]></description>
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<title>Video Blog: What is Health Information Management?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We sat down with Hertencia Bowe, the National Health Information Management Program Coordinator for the School of Health Sciences, and she unveiled some great information about careers and degrees in Health Information Management.]]></description>
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<title>Earn Your Medical Laboratory Technician Degree To Be The Star Behind The Scenes</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The healthcare industry may be one of the most exciting fields in the job market today. This is exactly why going to school to earn your Medical Laboratory Technician Associate's degree will allow you to get started down a promising career path.]]></description>
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<title>What is Medical Administration?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Watch the latest "What Should I Do With My Life" video series which shares information about medical administration degree programs and career paths.]]></description>
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<title>Medical Jobs: Inside a Hospital</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn more about various medical jobs within a hospital through this engaging infographic.]]></description>
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<title>Common Elements of a Medical Administration Job Description</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Join the Director of The School of Health Sciences at Rasmussen College and host Allie Gray Freeland in the latest installment of the What Should I Do With My Life Video series featuring information about a medical administration job description.]]></description>
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<title>What is a Pharmacy Technician?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Join the Director of the School of Health Sciences at Rasmussen College in the latest installment of the What Should I Do With My Life video series. This video features information about pharmacy technician degree programs and career paths.]]></description>
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<title>Get Into the Action of an Operating Room as a Surgical Technologist</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ One of the best features regarding the healthcare industry is that there are so many avenues an individual can pursue]]></description>
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<title>Pharmacy Technician Degree: Giving a Chance to Help Others</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Earning your Pharmacy Technician Associate's degree will prepare you to work within the pharmacy field as an important aid to customers and other members of pharmacy staff.]]></description>
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<title>Becoming a Medical Assistant Puts You On The Fast Track In A Profitable Industry</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking to earn a diploma and assist others once you've completed your studies? Get your foot in the door of one of the leading industries in the country - healthcare - by going back to school to earn a degree as a medical assistant. ]]></description>
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<title>The Truth Behind Sunscreen </title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is essential for own health to shield yourself when you're out in the sun. Learn more about the myths and truths about SPF.]]></description>
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<title>How Modern Science Would Change Traditional Fairy Tales </title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What would some traditional fairy tales look like in a world chock-full of modern science?]]></description>
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<title>What Medical Lab Technician Courses Can You Expect? </title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What should I do with my life? Host Allie Gray Freeland interviews health sciences expert to uncover the courses in a medical lab technician degree program. ]]></description>
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<title>Medical Assistant Career and Educational Path: Five Key Questions and Answers</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here are the top questions and answers related to medical assistant career and schooling that will help you answer the question: "Is this career path right for me?"]]></description>
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<title>Medical Assistants - The Key to Patient Care and Beyond</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/medical-assistants-key-to-patient-care-beyond/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking to break into the healthcare industry but want to be shielded from what happens behind closed doors? Going back to school for your Medical Assistant degree means you'll be the first person a patient sees when they arrive for a scheduled appointment. ]]></description>
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<title>Health Information Technician Careers: Where To Begin</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a health information technician, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of all patient health information for a healthcare organization. ]]></description>
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<title>Common Medical Prefixes and Postfixes</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This infographic explores common medical prefixes and postfixes and their meaning.]]></description>
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<title>Examining Google Health</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn more about Google Health, Google's new spin on digitized healthcare records.]]></description>
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<title>Health Sciences Degrees: Pursue a Career You Can Feel Good About</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article uncovers steps to take to start a career as a healthcare professional through the pursuit of health sciences degrees.]]></description>
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<title>Medical Laboratory Technician: Put Your Skills to Great Use</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/med-lab-tech-careers/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about the growing career option in the healthcare industry -medical lab technology, a career path that can be pursued through a Medical Laboratory Technician Associate's degree.]]></description>
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<title>Spotlight on Pharmacy Technician Certificate and Degrees</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn more about steps for obtaining a pharmacy technician certificate or degree, job outlook, and important responsibilities in this insightful article on pharmacy technicians.]]></description>
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<title>Medical Assisting Degree and Career Basics</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Earning a Medical Assisting degree could provide a great segue into a healthcare career. Learn more about career paths, education requirements, and job requirements of a medical assistant...]]></description>
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<title>Health Information Technology Degree Programs and Careers</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The job of a health information technologist is critical to providing quality health care. Health information technologist is responsible for recording symptoms and medical history, previous medical exam reports and treatment plans, laboratory test results, and other doctors' diagnoses. Learn more about educational and career paths as a health information technician]]></description>
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<title>Health Information Management Careers on WFTX Fort Myers</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/health-information-management-careers-on-wftx-fort-myers/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rasmussen College, who offers Health Information Management degrees, discusses health information management careers and the future of the medical field on WFTX Fort Myers. ]]></description>
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<title>Health Information Technology Careers on WREX Rockford</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/health-information-technology-careers-on-WREX-Rockford/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rasmussen College discusses the Health Information Management degree program, careers in health information management, and the future of the medical field on WREX- Rockford. ]]></description>
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<title>Six Best Online Resources for Pharmacy Tech Students </title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is important to keep up-to-date on drug resources as a health care professional. By the same token, as innovation increases, it is essential for technicians to have multiple resources available to support their work. Read more about the six best online resources for pharmacy technicians...]]></description>
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<title>Heath Information Management (HIM) History: Past to Current Day</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover the history of Heath Information Technology (HIT) through the 21st Century.]]></description>
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<title>My Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Exam Anxieties </title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Read about one student's journey from self-doubt to self-actualization.]]></description>
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<title>Uninsured in America: A Look at Those Without Health Insurance in the U.S.</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Uninsured in America: A Look at those Without Health Insurance in the US]]></description>
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<title>Certified Medical Assistant: Promising Career of the Future</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Job opportunities are on the rise in Certified Medical Assisting. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in this industry is projected to grow much faster than average, ranking medical assistants among the fastest growing occupations between 2008 and 2018 - seeing a 34 percent increase within the decade.]]></description>
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<title>Career Spotlight: Medical Assistant</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Medical Assistant profession is a very misunderstood profession in health care. People often ask: What exactly is a Medical Assistant? Do they serve as a nurse, a nursing assistant, or a physician's assistant? This is the question that I asked Certified Medical Assistant, Melissa Cole.]]></description>
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<title>Career Spotlight: Surgical Technicians</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some people get queasy at the sight of blood or seeing invasive medical procedures. For those who don't say "Ewww" or "Gross!" at the sight of blood, a career in surgical technology may be for the job for you.]]></description>
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<title>Common Medical Errors</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article will list common medical errors and how operating room staff can prevent them from happening.]]></description>
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<title>10 Facts and Myths about H1N1</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The words "swine flu" and "H1N1" buzz through daily conversation, media outlets, social media and web forums. With all the hype about this disease, there is sure to be a twisted sense of fact and fiction. This sense of misinformation is causing people worldwide to avoid public places, eating pork and even force individuals to wear face masks. Where does the truth about this disease really lie?]]></description>
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