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Must-Have Medical Billing and Coding Skills
Many of the skills that medical billers and coders need to be successful can be learned in a medical billing and coding program, while other important skills, such as attention to detail and good organization, are skills that must be learned and polished over time. Learn more about important medical billing and coding skills here!
Apr 27, 2017
5 min read
Why are ACE-Reviewed Courses So Important?
At Penn Foster College, we offer over 10 individual college courses that have been evaluated and recommended for college credit by by the American Council on Education (ACE). However, if you aren’t familiar with the process of transferring credits, you might not see exactly why this is so important. Learn more about ACE-reviewed credits here!
Apr 20, 2017
2 min read
What is Career Readiness Bootcamp?
Pursuing more education and training will look good on your resume, but that’s not the only thing employers look for during the hiring process. Learn about the "soft skills" employers desire and how our new Career Readiness Bootcamp can help you learn those skills!
Apr 14, 2017
2 min read
Responsibilities of a Guest Service Agent
Guest service agents, concierges, and others in the fast-paced hospitality industry are constantly on the move, working to meet the needs of customers and guarantee that their stay is both memorable and seamless. But what is it that guest service agents actually do? Find out in this Student Life Blog post!
Apr 06, 2017
3 min read
How Do I Earn Home Health Aide Certification?
There are different paths you can take to become a home health aide, but one of the major areas of confusion when it comes to joining the home healthcare industry is the role of certification. Learn more about home health aide certification, state requirements, licenses, and more for home health aides here!
Mar 29, 2017
3 min read
How to Become a Guest Service Agent
Guest service agents are trained to provide outstanding service on the front lines of the hospitality industry. Here are a few tips to help you get started on your path towards becoming a valued member of the hospitality industry as a concierge or guest service agent!
Mar 13, 2017
3 min read
5 Exciting Hospitality Careers
Whether you're working behind the scenes in hotel management or on the front lines as a guest service agent, the hospitality industry is an exciting one to be a part of. Here are some of the most exciting careers in the hospitality industry.
Feb 17, 2017
5 min read
Places You Can Work as a Home Health Aide
With a projected job growth of 38% over the next few years, the demand for home health aides is higher than ever! In this article, we'll discuss the work environment of home health aides and detail exactly what industries are hiring home health care practitioners.
Feb 17, 2017
3 min read
Qualities of a Guest Service Agent
It takes a certain type of person to work in the hospitality industry, and there are a few specific traits that are beneficial for concierges and guest service agents to have. Learn what it takes to excel in the hospitality industry as a guest service agent here.
Feb 09, 2017
3 min read
How Do I Become a Home Health Aide?
Penn Foster's new Home Health Aide program is designed to help you break into the direct care industry. But what exactly do home health aides do? And how do you become a home health aide? Find out in this Student Life Blog post!
Feb 08, 2017
4 min read