Posts by ohiobusinesscollege
Becoming a Medical Office Specialist
If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the growing healthcare industry and are passionate about helping people, you may want to consider becoming a Medical Office Specialist. Here are five things you should know to determine if this career path is the right choice for you. What does a Medical Office Specialist do? A…
Read MoreIs a Career in HVAC Right for You?
Do you love working with your hands? Does the idea of working at a desk all day give you nightmares? Would you like to pursue a career that’s always in demand? If the answer to all those questions is yes, training to become an HVAC technician may be the right choice for you. Here are…
Read More5 Critical Skills to Master Before You Graduate
Skill-building starts now In college, we learn what are called hard skills, things like giving an inoculation, or properly wiring an electrical board. A hard skill is the actual technical knowledge needed to do a specific job. It’s impossible to overstate the importance of hard skills. If we lack them, we simply aren’t qualified. Ohio…
Read MoreBenefits of an Experiential, Hands-On Education
Learning By Doing It has been shown over and over again: Most students – regardless of age – learn best by doing. Education experts call it “experiential learning,” and The Princeton Review reports that “experiential learning in college could launch your career.”1 Lectures, reading, and studying are all necessary, but we’ve known for years that students…
Read MoreAlumni Spotlight
Interested in a Medical Assistant career? Hear from MA graduates on the Ohio Business College difference when working in the field! Our Medical Assisting program provides students with the skills necessary to perform both front- and back-office functions in a medical setting. Erica Collins Erica Collins, a graduate of OBC’s medical assisting diploma program and…
Read More4 Leadership Traits For Medical Assistant Careers
Medical personnel are highly respected and do so much to keep the public healthy and safe. Without medical professionals, we wouldn’t have access to routine or emergency healthcare which we rely on often. If you’re considering a career in medical assisting, Ohio Business College has you covered with an excellent medical assistant program at both…
Read MoreCareer College vs. Community College
Whether you’re continuing your existing education or going back to school, it’s important to determine which academic setting fits your needs: a 4-year college, community college or a career training college. College shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all approach: everyone prefers different styles of learning, educational settings, classroom sizes, career paths, etc. While attending a 4-year college…
Read MoreHow to Become an Electrician
So you’re interested in becoming an electrician? Excellent choice! With the world becoming more and more digital with each passing day, there is more technology to be powered and older wiring to be brought up to code to keep up with the times. Therefore, the demand for electricians is high. Electricians are always in high…
Read More6 Reasons to Go Back to School in 2020
Congratulations! The fact that you’re reading this means that you’re considering the possibility of going back to school and that deserves a pat on the back. If you’re tired of working countless hours at a job that you don’t find fulfilling or you feel as though you’re in the wrong field and have been contemplating…
Read MoreHVAC Training – Why You Should Get an HVAC Degree
What’s one trade you can count on to be timeless for years to come? HVAC Applications (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration)! HVAC diplomas open up a world of career possibilities and allow for many job opportunities. The potential for a lifelong career with an HVAC degree is endless, and there are so many reasons…
Read More