Hands-On HVAC Lab Pictures

“It helps me a lot to actually work on real equipment in the lab. Its hard to get the full picture when you see it in the textbook or on the Powerpoint.” Ivory Scott Learn more about our Shreveport HVAC … Continue reading

New standards will impact HVAC tech demand

New performance standards were approved this year that will make the evaluations of homes for HVAC work more efficient and provide clear guidelines for certified contractors. The approved guidelines come at a time when AC & Heating/Refrigeration (HVAC-R) technicians are … Continue reading

Contractors’ index is good news for HVAC industry

Construction officials are encouraged by signs of growth in 2012 and believe the year will be a good one for the construction industry, which in turn would mean another good year for the AC and Heating/Refrigeration (HVAC-R) industry. AC and … Continue reading

More medication means more pharmacy technicians needed

As America becomes an increasingly medicated society the need for pharmaceutical services is rapidly growing and that means well-trained workers in this expanding industry are in high demand. Pharmacy technicians, who provide technical and clerical support to pharmacists in a … Continue reading

Pharmacy techs on the frontline of heart disease defense

Nothing kills more Americans than heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and the CDC is asking pharmacy technicians to help educate the public about risks and signs of heart attacks. According to the CDC, factors that lead … Continue reading

FDA issues warning about Statin Drugs

The National Pharmacy Technician Association is trying to get the word out to pharmacy technicians across the country that the Federal Drug Administration has made some changes to Statin Drugs. “Although statins can be helpful in lowering harmful levels of … Continue reading

Allergy season predicted to be harsh, pharmacies will see growth in business

A warmer than normal winter for most of the nation may have been great news for those that dread the cold and snow, but it may also mean a tougher spring for those who suffer from allergies and asthma as … Continue reading

Thousands needed for medical assistant field

The medical assistant profession is currently looking for thousands of new professionally trained employees and the prospects for growth are some of the best in the nation. Few employment sectors have a projected rate of growth as high as the … Continue reading

Medical assistants help supply doctors with vital information

Doctors rely on information when making decisions on how to treat patients and medical assistants play an important role in supplying that access to important medical information. Medical assistants play an important part of a healthcare facility and they are … Continue reading

HVAC industry growing, changing

One of the best ways builders can reduce costs is by constructing energy efficient structures. From tax credits to lower energy bills, the advantages of building an energy efficient structure is great and that is putting AC & Heating/Refrigeration (HVAC-R) … Continue reading