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description: Care + Career Blog by NHA (15)
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# Care + Career
Resources, news and fun for NHA certification candidates and alumni.
## [Do you really need a healthcare certification?](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/do-you-really-need-a-healthcare-certification)
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Some allied health jobs require certification. Some don’t.
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## [4 things to do after your certification exam](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/4-things-to-do-after-your-certification-exam)
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You made a decision that can change your life. You trained. You studied. You prepared. You took the exam. Now what?
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## [What Does It Mean to be Certified?](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-be-certified)
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You’re thinking about making a career change. Or you’re already in allied health and you want to further your career. You consider [getting certified](http://www.nhanow.com/certifications/get-certified) as a CCMA, CET, CBCS, CPT, CEHRS, CPCT/A, CMAA, CPhT …
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## [The Medical Care Trend You Need to Know About](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/the-medical-care-trend-you-need-to-know-about)
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The healthcare industry is undergoing major shifts, and it’s affecting patients and healthcare workers alike.
“We knew our care team was feeling overwhelmed with the amount of work that needed to be accomplished on a daily basis,” says Lindsay Gainer, Director of Clinical Services and Innovation at North Shore Physician Group. “Additionally, patients were also impacted by long wait times and decreased level of service. We wanted to deliver care in a new and more efficient way, and we knew we needed to make big changes to accomplish that goal.”
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## [Tips for landing an allied health job](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/tips-for-landing-an-allied-health-job)
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Whether you’re already in an allied health field and are looking for your next step … or you just earned your [credential](http://www.nhanow.com/certifications) and are searching for your first allied health job, the task can seem daunting. Where do you begin? How do you know where to look? How do you know what they’re looking for? Here are a few tips, specifically for the allied health field, to help you on your job search.
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## [Signs it’s time to make a career change](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/signs-its-time-to-make-a-career-change)
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Do you find yourself dreaming about a different career? It’s normal to envision a different life — but how can we tell when it’s time to act on those dreams?
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## [Do you really need an allied health credential?](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/do-you-really-need-an-allied-health-credential)
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If you’re looking to embark on an allied health career, you’ve likely researched education and training options. There are hundreds of specialized training programs and career colleges that can help you learn the knowledge and skills you need to succeed as an allied health professional, whether you’re looking to become a medical assistant, pharmacy technician, phlebotomist or any other allied health professional.
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## [Keep and expand on your certification!](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/keep-and-expand-on-your-certification)
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Ready to take the next step in your career? We're here for you.
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## [6 reasons medical assistants love their jobs](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/6-reasons-medical-assistants-love-their-jobs)
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Being a healthcare professional means more than a paycheck. It’s a rewarding career that comes with intangible benefits (and tangible ones too). Here are six reasons medical assistants love their jobs.
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## [Why pursue an allied health career?](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/why-pursue-an-allied-health-career)
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Thinking about starting a career as an allied health professional? Whether you’re interested in pursuing a profession as a [medical assistant](http://www.nhanow.com/certifications/clinical-medical-assistant), [phlebotomy technician](http://www.nhanow.com/certifications/phlebotomy-technician), [pharmacy technician](http://www.nhanow.com/certifications/pharmacy-technician) or any other allied health position, here are some reasons this path is right for you.
### **Job security**
Allied health is one of the fastest-growing job sectors in the U.S. economy. In fact, pharmacy technician, medical assistant and physician’s assistant were all listed in the 2016 US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ top 30 fastest-growing careers. ([Source](http://www.boston.com/jobs/2013/12/23/the-year-the-fastest-growing-jobs/GGDo2PVgihmpsurdiPGUhO/story.html))
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