Updated January 2024
Many different factors come into play when you’re deciding on a career path. On the one hand, there are practical matters like salary, job description, and career outlook. On the other hand, there’s your interest in the role and whether doing this work will make you truly happy and fulfilled.
Wondering if medical office administration is a good career choice for you? You need to think it through from all the angles—practical and personal.
Students practising health care aide techniques at Herzing College Winnipeg
Updated March 2023
Are you considering becoming a health care aide? Chances are, you have probably already started researching health care aide courses in Winnipeg. The city has several colleges that offer this program, so there are many options to choose from.
Most health care aide programs deliver similar courses and teach similar skills. They take the same amount of time to complete, include an internship, and promise good employment opportunities after graduation.
If programs are so similar, how do you know which college offers the best health care aide course?
You need to find the school that goes above and beyond basic requirements. You want the highest quality training delivered by the most experienced instructors.
Most importantly, you want a program that includes additional instruction in cutting-edge skills employers really want.
Over the years, Herzing College has developed a reputation for exceptional health care aide training. That's because we have some very special people developing and teaching this course.
Updated January 2024
Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a fast-growing field in Canada. Long before COVID-19 pushed workplace safety into the spotlight, we have been striving to reduce work-related accidents, injuries, and deaths.
This is what OHS is all about: protecting the physical and psychological wellness of people at work.
Each province has clearly defined occupational health and safety laws—regulations both business owners and employees must follow.Unfortunately, not all employers and workers understand or comply with these rules.
This is why skilled health and safety officers are in such high demand. These professionals ensure companies are following the law, and they provide training and strategies to improve workplace safety.
Considering a career in OHS? Here are the steps to become a certified occupational health and safety officer, plus helpful information on skills and careers.
Updated December 2023
Considering a career in computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting? Wondering about your job options after graduation? You've come to the right place.
There are several different career paths to choose from. CAD is a broad field, with applications in architecture, mechanical engineering, and industrial design.
Some CAD training programs specialize in a certain area, such as architectural drafting. Other colleges offer combination programs that teach drafting software and skills in several domains.
The type of training you choose will determine your career options.
Museum of Tomorrow, a leading example of sustainable architecture in Rio de Janeiro
Updated January 2023
Sustainable architecture is about building in a way that reduces harmful impact on the environment. Every aspect of the design and construction process reflects this goal.
From using renewable energy sources and materials to respecting the local ecosystem: sustainable architecture is always seeking to minimize its ecological footprint.
Considering a career in this field?
You will be part of a powerful movement to design communities that exist in harmony with nature.
Updated January 2024
It’s hard to imagine how a hospital or clinic could run without skilled medical office administrators (MOAs).
Whether they’re working behind the scenes as medical transcriptionists or right up front at clinic reception, MOAs bring order and stability to our healthcare system.
They put anxious patients at ease and help doctors stay on schedule. They prepare medical documents and keep patient records up to date.
MOAs help “connect the dots” between patients, nurses, doctors, and specialists. That’s why good MOAs are always in demand.
Considering this career and wondering about employment options? In this post, we compare three very common medical office administration jobs and salaries.
Find out where medical office administrators work and learn more about how to start a career in this field.
Rebecca Hiebert raised three children on her own. For many years, being a mother was her full-time job. But over the last year or two, those priorities began to change.
Her children grew older and became more independent. Gradually, she found herself with some extra time. And she knew exactly what she wanted to do with it.
Rebecca had always wanted to study business administration. With great determination, she returned to school and earned not one, but two diplomas in business from Herzing College.
Graphic Design instructor, Miguel Suarez at his home office in Toronto
Miguel Suarez began teaching Herzing's graphic design program in 2017. But his passion for art and design began much earlier, when he was a teenager growing up in the Philippines.
Instructor Cassandra Fultz (RCIC) in her office at Doherty Fultz Immigration in Toronto, Ontario
Demand for immigration case managers has been growing rapidly across Canada. We are welcoming record numbers of immigrants each year, which has increased the need for immigration lawyers, consultants, and case managers.
What part does an immigration case manager play? What special skills do they have and where are they employed?
Updated December 2024
Architects design structures for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Architectural drafters create the construction drawings needed to bring those new buildings to life.
But sometimes drafters also consult with clients and develop design concepts. And sometimes architects do their own construction drawings.
So what is the big difference between an architect and an architectural drafter (also known as a CAD technician)?
