Why Should You Stack Credentials?
You’ve graduated! Now you may be working in the field you’ve studied, or you may find yourself having difficulty getting a foot in the door. Either way, stacking your certifications in healthcare is a win-win no matter where you’re at in your career journey.
Let’s cut to the chase. More certifications mean more value. Regardless of their reasons, more and more healthcare professionals are going back to school to level up their hire-ability. Now don’t think stacking your credentials simply adds more bullets to your resume. Healthcare workers who are versatile and ready to go the extra mile are always put first in a stack of applications.
Besides distinguishing yourself from your peers, more credentials earn you more money because your value has increased!
56% of institutions increase pay when an employee earns professional certification.*
That’s right. Investing in your education when you stack credentials has a fantastic ROI.
Which Credentials Make the Most Sense Together?
There are certain combinations of credentials that can be very powerful when stacked together. See our guide below for combinations that will help you succeed in the workforce.
If You’re a Medical Assistant
Consider getting the following certifications:
If You’re a Phlebotomy Technician
Consider getting the following certifications:
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Certified EKG Technician
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Certified Billing & Coding Specialist
If You’re an EKG Technician
Consider getting the following certifications:
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Certified Billing & Coding Specialist
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician
If You’re a Pharmacy Technician
Consider getting the following certifications:
If You’re an EMT
Consider getting the following certifications:
If You’re a Billing & Coding Specialist
Consider getting the following certifications:
If You Want to Be an ER Technician
To become an ER tech, you must earn the following certifications:
Where Do You Go From Here?
CALRegional offers healthcare training programs throughout the state of California. Our programs are $2,995 or less, and we offer flexible payment plans, so financial reasons don’t hold our students back. Most programs take just three months to complete, some as quickly as three weeks.
To learn more about our current healthcare training programs, click here to join an online info session. Or, if you’re ready to enroll, we’ve saved you a seat.
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Take advantage of our special offer for returning students, and continue advancing your career in healthcare.
