After you graduate (or even slightly before), you will start to send your resume out to prospective companies in order to try and land a job. A great and well-written resume will stand out among all the other applicants, and it provides you with a better chance of getting an interview. As a recent graduate, [...]
How FI Helped Prepare Me for My Career as a Massage Therapist
April 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Wondering how First Institute will help prepare you for your career in medical assisting, dental assisting or massage therapy? Past graduate Janet Moffat delves into exactly how First Institute helped prepare her for and land her current job as a massage therapist. Becoming a massage therapist takes a lot of hard work, and First Institute [...]
The Many Benefits of Massage
March 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Getting a massage can be an extremely relaxing experience—you are in a quiet room with relaxing scents and enjoying the peaceful tranquility of having a licensed professional work out the stresses and kinks in your body. Although most people use massage as a way to reduce stress and eliminate tension in the body, it can [...]
A Look Into My Job As a Medical Assistant
March 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Interested in a career as a medical assistant? Mary Montressor, a graduate of First Institute, delves into her responsibilities as a medical assistant for a pediatric office. I have always had a love for children, and I knew that I wanted to find a job in pediatrics. When I was a medical assisting student at [...]
Tips for Balancing Work, School and Life
March 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
For many students today, furthering their education doesn’t include just going to school. Many students today need to balance their schoolwork with their jobs and their social and family lives, and this can be difficult for many people. Trying to juggle work, school and life successfully requires the use of time management and organizational skills. [...]
I’m a Licensed Massage Therapist. Now What?
March 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Becoming a licensed massage therapist took a lot of hard work and dedication, and now that you have finally finished all of your programs and certifications, you can officially start your career. While this may be an exciting adventure, some massage therapists don’t know exactly what to do or where to begin. Luckily, the following [...]
Life After First Institute: Tips for Graduating Students
February 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
With her First Institute graduation quickly approaching, student Alesha Fischer is sharing some valuable information on externships and preparing for the real world. I will be graduating from First Institute this spring and cannot wait to start the next chapter in my life. Before I graduate, I will need to have an externship. This is [...]
The Responsibilities of Dental Assistants
February 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Dental Assistants play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of a dental practice. Some people are unaware of all the duties and responsibilities that Dental Assistants perform. From front-end office responsibilities to clinical treatment responsibilities, the Dental Assistant is responsible for the following: Sterilizing Equipment During the course of treatment in a dental practice, [...]
A Day in the Life of an FI Student
January 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
You no longer have to wonder what going to school at First Institute will be like. Current dental assisting student Deanna Benson gives you the lowdown on some of the things you’ll experience as an FI student. As a dental student at First Institute, I attend classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am to 4:30 [...]
The Perks of Medical Assisting
January 15, 2013 By 1 Comment
Whether you’ve decided to become a medical assistant or if you’re toying with the idea, there are plenty of perks and benefits that come with being a medical assistant that most people don’t realize. Take a look at why medical assisting could be the perfect job for you. It’s in demand. In an economy where [...]
