June 21, 2024 Graduation Ceremony – WATCH NOW
It’s still hard for people to talk about addiction recovery without judgment or stigma. However, with increased awareness of mental health issues, more people are starting the dialogue surrounding addiction recovery. Unfortunately, addiction can often be difficult to treat due to these entrenched prejudices—which is why counselors play such an important role in helping those affected get back on their feet and lead healthy lives.
Read more
HCI College, a private post-secondary nursing school, announced this week that it achieved an 89.1 percent National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rate at its West Palm Beach campus in 2022 – one of the highest first-time pass rates of all AD-RN programs in South Florida.
The college’s nursing program flourished, achieving an NCLEX pass rate at its West Palm Beach campus, above the national average of 77.91 percent.
Read more
When exploring a potential career, the educational requirements are some of the main considerations you need to consider. But before you enroll in a program, it’s also prudent to look into the career’s potential for growth. One of the fastest-growing industries is the healthcare sector. From 2021 to 2031, it’s projected to reach a job growth of 13 percent, opening as many as two million jobs in the course of 10 years.
Read more
Finding a fulfilling career takes time and effort. Many people look for something beyond the financial reward, a career that would allow them to help others become better versions of themselves. This is what a substance abuse counselor does.
There is a significant need for substance abuse counselors, and the demand is growing faster than the supply. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are about 43,000 openings in this field.
Read more
Students decide what school and program they want to attend for college with one goal in mind: to work towards a better future. But whether they want to land their dream job or start their own business, students need sound advice in their education-related decision-making process.
An analysis done by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) found that of the 563,262 college graduates in 2020 with bachelor’s degrees, only 50.2% secured full-time jobs with traditional employers. This showed a decline from 55.3% in 2019.
Read more
Medical assistants enjoy a challenging yet rewarding career in a growing industry with more than 100,000 job openings expected annually from 2020 to 2030. With a mean hourly wage of $18.36, this is an excellent opportunity for students to enter the field of allied health.
Read more
Medical assistants are an indispensable part of the healthcare system. Starting a career in allied health as a medical assistant is a wise decision for many people since medical assistants are some of the most in-demand professionals today due to shortages in nurses and doctors.
Job opportunities abound for medical assistants, with forecasted job openings of roughly 104,400 annually for the next 10 years. This gives them plenty of choice about where they work.
Read more
One of the things that many people find the hardest about changing careers is time. When you already work or have other responsibilities, it can be difficult to make a career change. The Paramedic program at HCI College offers a solution that accommodates these students. Shift-friendly schedules for EMTs make it easier to attend classes and work at the same time.
Read more
The firefighter schedule is called an ABC schedule. What this means is that they work 24-hour shifts then have 48-hours off. Rotating shift schedules ensures that firefighters are able to train and relax between work shifts. Now, HCI College is offering A and B shift-friendly class schedules so that firefighters can attend classes to become paramedics.
Read more
Did you know that HCI offers evening courses for EMT? If you have other responsibilities during the day (or just learn better at night), our evening courses may be just what you are looking for. You can begin training for a career as an EMT in the evenings.
Read more
