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  • 13
    May
    Patient Care Technician Requirements: Education, Certification, and Skills — hero image

    Patient Care Technician Requirements: Education, Certification, and Skills

    The complete list of patient care technician requirements: education, accredited training, externship, BLS/CPR, immunizations, background check, certification, and state-specific rules.

  • 13
    May
    What is phlebotomy technician — What is a Phlebotomy Technician? Duties, Career Path, and Pay

    What is a Phlebotomy Technician? Duties, Career Path, and Pay

    Phlebotomy technicians collect blood specimens for testing in hospitals, labs, and clinics. Here's what the role involves, how to become one, and current pay.

  • 12
    May
    How Much Does a Birth Doula Cost? Pricing, Insurance, and Income Potential — hero image

    How Much Does a Birth Doula Cost? Pricing, Insurance, and Income Potential

    Birth doula packages cost $800-$2,500 in 2026, with insurance coverage rapidly expanding through state Medicaid (15+ states) and employer fertility benefits.

  • 12
    May
    How Long Does Medical Assistant Certification Take? (8-Week Online to 2-Year College) — hero image

    How Long Does Medical Assistant Certification Take? (8-Week Online to 2-Year College)

    Medical assistant certification takes 8-12 weeks for online + externship, 9-12 months for community college, or 2 years for an associate degree. Here's the full breakdown.

  • 11
    May
    Cpht salary — CPhT (Pharmacy Tech) Salary 2026: Pay by State and Setting

    CPhT (Pharmacy Tech) Salary 2026: Pay by State and Setting

    CPhT salary in 2026: $40,300 median nationally with retail, hospital, and specialty pharmacies paying meaningfully different amounts.

  • 11
    May
    How to Become a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in 2026: 4-Step Path — hero image

    How to Become a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in 2026: 4-Step Path

    A 4-step path to becoming a patient care technician in 8-12 weeks: training program, clinical externship, NHA CPCT/A exam, and your first PCT job.

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