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| U.S. Colleges: CollegeSurfing.com Featured School of the Week - July 21, 2008 |
| by Amanda Fornecker |
Flexible classes, program choices, internships, and open enrollment are just some of the advantages of attending a health care school like U.S. Colleges , which maintains several locations in California. Since 1995, U.S. Colleges has served students with a variety of different health care interests and goals.
The length and cost of each program at U.S. Colleges varies depending on which path you choose to pursue. However, their motto is "Start a new career in two to four months," so even those currently working can take classes in a short period of time. In fact, you can choose to take classes in the morning, afternoon, or evening. Open enrollment allows for new students to take classes beginning every Monday.
Internships and lifetime job placement assistance are vital resources for both students and alumni of U.S. Colleges. This health care school ensures that you get hands-on experience before your official certification and then helps you get a job in the field of your choice.
Small class sizes at U.S. Colleges ensure that each student at this health care school gets the individualized attention they deserve and require in order to succeed. Professors who have experience in the field are where students will get their knowledge. Some of the programs offered at U.S. Colleges include medical billing and coding, medical assisting, phlebotomy, sports medicine, and more.
The job outlook for those in a health care career is good. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that health care was the largest industry in 2006, having about 14 million jobs for those in the health care industry. Also, the most jobs are located in big urban areas like those in New York, Florida, Texas, and California (where all campuses for U.S. Colleges are actually located).
Those who start off their health care career at U.S. Colleges can go on to work in a variety of different health care facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices, outpatient centers, and more. According to the BLS, non-supervisory health care workers earned an average of $568 per week in 2006. With time and with degrees, of course, the potential to earn more is good.
About the author:
http://www.collegesurfing.com/content
Amanda Fornecker is a staff writer at The CollegeBound Network. Learn more about finding a school that's right for you.
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