Now is the time to start a HVAC-R technician career
There really is no better time to start a career as an AC & Heating/Refrigeration (HVAC-R) technician than right now. The industry is one of the fastest in the country, especially as building construction, home construction, and renovation projects begin to pick up as the country recovers from the Great Recession. New technologies and an increased focus on energy efficiency are also driving up demand for HVAC-R technicians, and employers are in need of professionally trained HVAC-R technicians that understand today’s AC & Heating/Refrigeration industry. A career as an HVAC-R technician offers a unique working environment, the chance to work
READ MOREPharmaceutical Industry looking for professionally trained Pharmacy Techs
Workers in the pharmaceutical industry are playing an important role in America’s fight against the recent meningitis outbreak following contamination found in some injectable treatments. In a new perspective piece published titled Annals of Internal Medicine, a physician recalls lessons learned from the outbreak. According to the author, the lessons he learned in 2002 are applicable to the current outbreak, and he warns that compounding preservative-free corticosteroids requires meticulous sterility to ensure a lack of fungal contamination. Without this sterility, fungus grows aggressively, he said. The perspective piece also says the current cases show that once injected, the fungus can
READ MOREPrescription drug use on the rise, experienced pharmacy technicians needed
Prescription drug use in America has never been higher as more patients have access to a variety of medications to treat a wide variety of illnesses and disorders. On one hand, this growing access to prescription drugs is a good thing. It means more people are able to get treatment for life-altering illnesses. Today’s medications are also more advanced, meaning there are fewer side effects to deal with. However, a growing number of prescription drug use has also led to a growth in substance abuse as many users struggle with finding the right balance. This growing challenge means having experienced,
READ MORECompassion for others can lead to a career as a Medical Assistant
One of the most important qualities a Medical Assistant can have is compassion for others. In fact, it’s what drives many to work in the medical industry, where each day provides countless opportunities to help those in need. Many compassionate people have dreamed of a career in the medical field, but sometimes, spending years in medical school is not an option. The expense and time of becoming a doctor or nurse are not always practical, but there are options for those that want to work in the health care industry but need a quicker and less expensive education option. Ayers
READ MOREGeneric drugs dropping medication prices, increasing demand for pharmacy techs
The increased use of generic drugs, which are cheaper than brand name prescriptions, is increasing the overall use of prescription drugs, which in turn in increasing the demand for professionally trained pharmacy technicians across the country. Pharmacies and health care facilities all across the country are experiencing a shortage of professionally trained pharmacy technicians, which makes now the perfect time to begin a new career as a pharmacy technician by completing the training program at Ayers Career College. Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Senior Vice President Matthew Bennett said last month that access to genetic drugs was increasing
READ MOREPharmacy techs in high demand as medication access grows
Medication use in America has grown substantially in recent years as the medical field has advanced and more Americans get access to health care. That increase in access to medication is one of the reasons pharmacy technicians are in such high demand. Pharmacy technicians, who provide technical and clerical support to pharmacists in a variety of settings, as well as help patients, fill prescriptions, and access health insurance information, are also in high demand as access to medication continues to increase and the demand for medication continues to climb across not only America but the world. According to a Pharmaceutical
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