Herzing Blog

A health care aide student from Herzing College practices patient care procedures

Updated December 2025

Health care aides deliver compassionate, supportive care to elderly patients and people challenged by physical or cognitive disabilities.

They work in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and in the home, helping patients remain as independent and comfortable as possible through assistance with daily tasks, simple medical procedures, and companionship.

Updated December 2025

Are you instinctively drawn to a career that combines science, health care, and the opportunity to work directly with patients as an important member of a medical team? Do you also enjoy highly detailed work that requires organization and accuracy?

Becoming a medical laboratory assistant could be the right fit for you. This career is ideal for people who want a challenging job in health care without spending years at university.