Benefits of Becoming a Medical Assistant During the COVID-19 Crisis

Medical Assistants (MA’s) are some of the hardest-working professionals in the healthcare field. They have both clinical and administrative duties, which means one minute they might be scheduling appointments and answering phones, and the next, they’re rushing to take a patient’s vital signs. Being a Medical Assistant means stepping up to fill gaps, solve problems, direct […] Read More

Today! Free Windows 10 Upgrade for Medical Billing Online Students

As we’ve been posting about over the last year or so, people whose computers currently run the widely hated older Windows operating systems will be provided a free update starting today.  The update will replace Windows 8 with Microsoft’s latest and greatest, Windows 10 operating system.  Windows 10 is reported to correct all the things […] Read More

Reasons Why Hand washing Should Matter to You

Reasons Why Hand washing Should Matter to You. Hand washing with soap and water is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to loved ones. Many diseases are spread by not cleaning your hands properly after touching contaminated objects or surfaces. And although not all germs […] Read More

4 Foods to Boost Effective Study for Medical Billing Classes Online

So, you need to make a shake comprised of blueberries, sea bass, kale, and olive oil and guzzle it down.  Just kidding.  But if you’re studying medical billing classes online, you may wish to consider the following information. Want to operate at peak mental efficiency?  Want to optimize your study time, even if your hectic […] Read More

Hacks for Studying Medical Billing Online Classes (From the Beach!)

OK, so if you’re like me, you like to play hooky every once in a while.  And although technology has made many elements of modern life easier, it is something of a double-edged sword.  Take, for instance, the extent to which wireless devices and ubiquitous WiFi have made it less possible to truly disconnect.  Hooky […] Read More

No Surprise – Healthcare Industry Among Top Recession-Proof Fields

We continue to be un-surprised by report after report confirming what Allen School Online students already know – that jobs serving the healthcare fields are never in short supply.  This is probably one of the main determinants that factored into your decision to pursue an Allen School Online diploma.  True to form, the latest report, […] Read More

Daylight Saving Time Ends – Tips for Online Medical Coding Students

Perhaps more so than their counterparts taking nursing assistant classes or medical office assistant training at Allen School ground campuses, the online medical coding student is more susceptible to minor disorders/discomfort stemming from the end of daylight saving time.  Oh, and if you haven’t already set your clocks back one hour, then you’re very late.  […] Read More

Windows Updates for Medical Coding Online Students

Using your computer to study medical coding online with Allen School is most definitely an exceptional convenience.  However, if your machine is running Window 8, you may be among the many users who harbor a particularly strong distaste for the operating system.  And you’re not alone.  Windows 8 is nearly universally disliked by users due […] Read More

Traits of a Successful Medical Assistant

It is no secret that the healthcare industry is one of the biggest industries in America with ample job openings. What might not be as obvious is the fact that you can have a prosperous career in the field without becoming a doctor or nurse. One occupation student might want to consider is that of […] Read More