Choose Your New Career Today!
Choosing a career can be tough. You may be wondering — which career is right for me? When you enroll in any training course at Blackstone Career Institute, you’re choosing to prepare for a high-demand career.
Whether you are looking to jumpstart your career or gain a skill that lets you work from home, here’s what you need to know about flexible, online courses and career training opportunities. Compare job duties and salaries, and choose to train from home for any of these great careers!
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
If the world of law fascinates you and you have the ambition to work hard and learn new things, you may see the perfect fit for yourself in a career as a paralegal or legal assistant. Working in law firms, courts, government agencies, or other settings that rely on legal expertise, paralegals may do legal research, help prepare legal cases for hearings and trials, or help prepare legal documents.
If you choose a career as a paralegal, you can train from home through the Blackstone paralegal program, and you will receive the required clock hours needed to sit for the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) examination administered by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). Many paralegals pursue certification to advance their career as a paralegal.
Paralegal Salary
According to the National Association of Legal Assistants, paralegals had an average salary of $48,211 in 2008. Many also received a bonus, which averaged $3,808.
According to the 2008-09 Occupational Outlook Handbook, top pay in paralegal jobs was over $67,540 in 2006, while the middle 50 percent of paralegals earned between $33,920 and $54,690.
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Pharmacy Technician
Become a part of a dynamic work environment, and an integral part of the pharmacy team, by training for a job as a pharmacy technician. This rewarding career will allow you to make a difference in the lives of others by supporting their health and well-being. Technicians work closely with pharmacists to prepare medications, assist in general pharmacy operations and interact with customers.
Those interested in professional development can pursue certification through either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ICPT). There may also be room for career advancement, as large pharmacies and hospitals may allow technicians to specialize or move into supervisory positions.
Pharmacy Technician Salary
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, pharmacy technicians can earn up to $39,478 annually, with the middle 50% earning up to $33,030.
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Medical Billing & Coding
Working in the medical billing and coding field may be a fit for you if want to work from home or work in a medical setting. In fact, medical billing and coding is one of the fast-growing health information technology career choices. If you choose a career in medical billing, you will be creating paperwork associated with health insurance claims and related health care. To excel in a medical billing job, you need to apply a strong attention to detail, and enjoy working at a computer.
Medical Billing & Coding Salary
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical billers and coders earned up to $45,260 annually, with the middle 50% earning as high as $35,990.
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Medical Transcription
If you train to become a medical transcriptionist, you can expect to transcribe (type) recordings made by physicians and other healthcare professionals for medical records, creating documentation of medical care throughout the healthcare industry.
Choosing a career in medical transcription may be right for you if you find healthcare interesting, enjoy working at a computer, and possess strong language skills. Some medical transcriptionists work from home as employees of medical transcription businesses or hospitals. Others work as independent contractors or start a medical transcription home-based business.
Medical Transcription Salary
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans in medical transcription jobs can earn up to $41,912 annually. It also lists the middle 50 percent of medical transcriptonists earning up to $35,484.
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Medical Office Assistant
Are you a friendly person who enjoys interacting with people? Do you like being the one others rely on to keep things running smoothly? When you become a medical office assistant, you can put your people skills and organizational talent to work. If you choose a career as a medical office assistant, you take on a variety of administrative duties in a medical practice. You may work in doctors’ offices, hospitals, or medical clinics coordinating patient schedules, handling financial paperwork, interacting with patients, and more. This is a fast-growing career path, and you can train from home!
Medical Assistant Salary
As with many careers, the earning potential of medical office assistants varies depending on factors such as experience, skills and geographic location. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, those in medical office assistant jobs earned up to $36,840 in 2006.
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Dental Office Assistant
Greeting patients, coordinating schedules, managing financial paperwork, and other administrative tasks are all part of being a dental office assistant. Much like a medical office assistant, this specialized healthcare career keeps you in front of patients and caregivers. If you choose a career as a dental office assistant, you play an important role in keeping the dental office operating smoothly, and become a resource person for others. Yes, you can train from home to prepare for a fulfilling career!
Dental Assistant Salary
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, dental office assistants earned up to $43,035 in 2006. Median salaries measured at $30,222 for the same year.
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Child Day Care
Due to changes in our society and the family structure, as well as increased emphasis on the importance of early childhood education programs, the number of job opportunities available in child care is growing. Child care workers tend to the safety, health, and well being of infants, toddlers, and school-age children. Child care workers can utilize their skills in three main settings—as private household workers who provide care in a child’s home; family child care providers, who provide care in their own homes; and child care workers who are employed at child care centers, including preschools and Head Start programs. If you like the idea of playing an important role in the lives of young children by fostering their social, emotional and educational growth, then the child day care profession may be for you! There are even opportunities for self-employment for those interested in opening a home-based day-care business.
Child Care Worker Salary
According to the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the middle 50 percent of child care workers earn up to $23,504 (or $11.30 per hour).
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Physical Therapy Aide
Physical therapy is a growing field with great prospects for physical therapy aides, who help physical therapists to manage more patients. Physical therapy aides are important members of the rehabilitation team, which helps patients improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or lessen physical disabilities. The profession requires compassion and patience, but the role physical therapy aides play in assisting and encouraging patients can be highly gratifying. Physical Therapy Aides have the ability to work in home healthcare services, nursing care facilities, fitness centers, general and medical surgical hospitals, and orthopedic offices. If you like the idea of helping others improve their quality of life, and also have an interest in administrative tasks, then the physical therapy aide profession may be for you!
Physical Therapy Aide Salary
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, physical therapy aides can more than $33,540 annually, with the middle 50% earning up to $28,670.
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Veterinary Assistant
If you have ever thought about working with animals in a rewarding career, then becoming a member of the veterinary office team could be the path for you!
Veterinary assistants work closely with veterinary technicians and veterinarians to provide excellence in care and client satisfaction. You can find employment in a variety of settings, including laboratories, research facilities, animal hospitals, and clinics. The duties of veterinary assistants are wide-ranging, so every day is filled with new challenges and the chance to expand your skills!
Veterinary Assistant Salary
According to O*Net Online, the occupational network database, the median wage for Veterinary Assistants was $21,700 (or $10.43 per hour) in 2009.
Factors that are considered when calculating salary for veterinary assistants include location, type of facility, education level and years of experience.
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