KLR Medical Certification Training School 

As a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, and working in the Healthcare world in general, you will deal with a diverse population of patients, and a broad variety of concerns. Helping patients who are going through the stages of grief, de-escalating tense situations, and knowing when to ask for help, are just some examples of the situations that involve addressing our patients' concerns. How can Medical Assistants handle when a patient is hesitant to share sensitive informa

How to stay safe while working at a Veterinary Clinic Working at a veterinary clinic can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with unique risks—one of the most important being zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be transmitted from animals to humans, and as a veterinary professional, you are exposed to a variety of animals, some of which may carry these diseases. However, with the right precautions, you can protect yourself and your coworkers whi

A Look Back at Our CPR Skills Events Week As we begin a new year, we can’t help but reflect on one of our proudest accomplishments from 2024: our CPR Skills Events Week. Over the course of three action-packed days in November, KLR students from all across Indiana explored their passions in healthcare, gained hands-on training, and connected with industry professionals. These events were a true celebration of the bright future of healthcare—and we’re excited to share some high

A Key Skill for Future Dental Assistants Radiographs are an integral part of dentistry, offering critical insights that guide patient care and treatment. For dental assistants, understanding and mastering radiography isn’t just an important technical skill—it’s a cornerstone of professional excellence. As dental offices increasingly rely on imaging technology to diagnose and treat patients, the role of the dental assistant in radiography has never been more significant. Wheth

Molly S. and the Evolution of "High Risk" to "High Alert" Medications This week, we're shining a spotlight on Molly S., a student currently taking the Pharmacy Technician Career and Technical Education (CTE) course at her local high school! I always encourage students to ask questions and seek clarification, and Molly did just that. During a recent lesson, we discussed medications that can cause significant harm to a patient if an error is made. Among the possible responses w

Are you contemplating a healthcare career and seeking the perfect starting point? Medical assisting could be the ideal entryway for you. Let’s talk about a medical assistant's role, potential workplaces, job responsibilities, their significance within healthcare, their interaction with other healthcare roles, the educational requirements, and how embracing a medical assistant course at KLR Medical Certification Training School can propel you toward a rewarding nursing career.

At KLR Medical Certification Training School, our goal is to continue to offer award-winning certification programs and empower our students. We recently changed our name to expand our course offerings, and we began offering a Vet Assistant Course in July 2023. Veterinary medicine is a crucial part of animal healthcare, and vet assistants play a significant role in the industry. Let’s explore what a vet assistant is, what they do, where they work, what education they need, an

As a billing and coding specialist, you'll be working with a variety of coding systems to ensure that healthcare providers are properly...

Anesthesia is a medical procedure that is used to prevent patients from feeling pain or discomfort during surgery or other medical...

As a pharmacy technician, you may be responsible for using automated medication dispensing systems such as the Omnicell and Pyxis...

A crash cart, commonly called a code cart, is found in many healthcare settings; specifically, those in which patients are at the most risk for a cardiac or respiratory event. Some of the areas in which you will find a crash cart include hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, outpatient surgery centers, and cardiac stress testing centers. Crash carts are often made up as a set of drawers, trays, or shelves on a mobile cart that can be easily transported to differe

If you complete a rotation in a hospital or later on begin working in a hospital setting, chances are that you will see and use what is often called a “tubing system”. The more proper name for these systems is pneumatic tubing systems. These systems propel cylindrical containers through networks of tubes by compressed air or by partial vacuum. They have been used around the world for hundreds of years but are now most often seen and used in manufacturing, hospitals, and ban

If you participate in rotations; often called an internship, in an inpatient hospital setting for your pharmacy technician program, you...

Pharmacy technicians can work in a multitude of different settings and one of the most versatile is the inpatient setting. Inpatient...

If you are looking to obtain a career in the healthcare field, a career as a pharmacy technician is a great way to get started!

Let’s talk about five reasons to start a career as a billing and coding specialist

What is a Billing & Coding Specialist? Coding specialists create coded data used by hospitals and medical providers to obtain...

Job Expectations for the Retail Pharmacy Technician

Why you should become certified in order to advance in your new career as pharmacy technician.

What Does a Career in the Veterinary Field Have to do with a Career as a Pharmacy Technician?