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How to Become a Patient Care Technician
Learn everything you need to know about how to become a patient care technician and get your career started. Explore our programs.
Patient Care Technician Career Paths and Job Outlook
Patient care technician careers are rising, and these fulfilling careers are satisfying many new employees. Discover more about PCT career paths from AIMS.
Steps to Becoming a Medical Assistant
Interested in becoming a medical assistant? Follow our guide to starting your career after high school. Explore our programs today.
Surgical Technologist vs. Scrub Nurse
Surgical technologists and scrub nurses are essential healthcare professionals. Learn the key differences between the two roles. Read more.
Common Basic Medical Terminology
With roots, suffixes, and prefixes, this medical terminology list of definitions also includes study tips to help kickstart your allied healthcare career!
Where Can a Pharmacy Technician Work?
Becoming a pharmacy technician is a solid decision. Learn about your career options as a pharmacy technician and request more info from AIMS Education!
What Is Sterile Processing?
Sterile processing is an essential part of various healthcare facilities. Learn more about sterile processing and what a central service technician does!
Radiology Technologist vs. MRI Technologist
Compare two growing healthcare careers. Learn the training, roles, and salary differences between radiology and MRI technologists.
What to Expect During an Endoscopy Procedure
An endoscopy lets a gastroenterologist examine the digestive tract. Learn what to expect with this procedure and become an endoscopic technician with AIMS!
Types of Sonographers and Their Specialties
Discover career paths in diagnostic medical sonography — from cardiac to vascular specialties. Learn which focus fits your goals and start training today.
Sonogram vs. Ultrasound — What's the Difference?
Sonograms and ultrasounds — both are critical parts of a healthcare diagnosis, but what's the difference? Learn more about sonography from AIMS Education.
Categories of CPT Codes & How They Are Used
CPT codes are assigned numbers for each service a medical professional provides. Learn about the categories of CPT codes and how often they are updated.