Consider all your career training options.
There are a lot of decisions to make when considering going back to school. What do I want to study? What are the job prospects in my chosen field? Do I want a certificate or degree? What school is the best fit for me? And another big question is, do I want to take classes online or receive a traditional classroom education?
Online training is rapidly growing in popularity for multiple reasons:
- You can do your coursework anywhere; at home, the local coffee shop, possibly even during breaks at work. Anywhere you and your laptop go can be your virtual classroom. And you’ll save time and money without a daily commute to class.
- The campus location could be in another state or even across the country. Your school options broaden tremendously when you choose online education.
- Coursework can be completed anytime; days, evenings, weekends, whatever works best for your schedule. This is extremely important for individuals who are working full-time and balancing family obligations.
- You can work at your own speed. Some course material you may already know while another subject might require you to reread and practice. With online training, you set the pace.
However, it’s important to consider the benefits of traditional classroom education and to be sure you are not missing anything crucial to your education or learning style.
There are programs of study that may be better suited for hands-on training. Would you want a mechanic fixing your engine who just graduated from an online program and never got their hands dirty? Or a medical assistant taking a blood sample who never practiced phlebotomy in a clinical setting? Some skills need to be practiced and honed under the supervision of instructors and professionals.
Some schools offer programs that encompass the best features of both online and traditional training. Dawn Career Institute offers an online Medical Assisting program that has the flexibility of online learning while still meeting the needs of hands-on training. Students complete the majority of coursework online at their own pace, but also receive important in-depth, hands-on experience with on-campus training that includes practical application of clinical skills, patient consultation and medical office protocols. In addition, a 160-hour externship in actual medical facilities further prepares students with the on-the-job skills needed to be a part of any medical team.
If you are looking for a program that blends the convenience of online learning with practical hands-on training, visit www.DawnCareerInstitute.edu for more information on how you can get started on your Medical Assistant career.
