How to Choose The Right College Program: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

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Choosing the right program to study at college can be a daunting prospect for many. Whether it’s a case of choosing what you like, or what has the best career prospects, the decisions you make are big, and they have an impact on the rest of your life. This means you need to take time to consider everything before simply diving into the first course that becomes available. That’s why we created this article—to share the kinds of questions you need to ask yourself to make the right choice.

10 Tips to Help You Prep for College Exams

Are You Ready?

Choosing continuing education is a fantastic way to improve your future job prospects. Come exam time; however, you can really start to feel the pressure. At ABES (Alberta Business & Educational Services) College in Calgary, we always make sure that students have the resources they need in order to do well. Here are 10 tips that can help you successfully prep for … Read More

What’s it like to be a Healthcare Aide?

What's it like to be a Health Care Aide?

Have you ever thought about working in health care? It’s one of the most in-demand careers right now and it’s a fantastic way to make a positive difference. And if you like helping people, there is one position that you might be perfect for: a Healthcare Aide. What do Health Care Aides do? Healthcare aides, sometimes referred to as care … Read More

5 Tips for Starting a New Job as a Home Care Aide

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Imagine this… You graduated from your Health Care Aide program, and you’ve just received a job offer to work as a home care aide. You accept the job offer and get excited to start a new career. Maybe you get a little nervous too. Starting a new job can be stressful, but don’t worry. You are going to do great. … Read More

Community Support Worker: All Your Questions Answered

Community Support Worker: All Your Questions Answered

Community Support Worker: All Your Questions Answered A career as a support worker gives you the opportunity to work with individuals from all walks of life. In each case, you’ll be the one to offer them support, a chance to air their problems and feel understood, and the joy of seeing their lives genuinely improve. On your way there, you’ll … Read More

5 Reasons Health Care Aide is the Most Rewarding Health Care Career

Reasons Health Care Aide is the Most Rewarding Health Care Career

We know you work hard to support your family, and you’re good at it. But you know what else? You deserve to be happy too. You deserve the opportunity to be successful and make a positive difference in the world. If you’re tired of bouncing from one low paying, unsatisfying job to the next, consider becoming a health care aide. … Read More

The Importance of Sterile Equipment and Supplies: Learn to be a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician at ABES medical school in Calgary

Medical Device Reprocessing (Sterile Processing)

Medical device reprocessing (MDR) technicians perform an indispensable service in all medical establishments that carry out surgical or other medical procedures. MDR is the foundation upon which the entire chain of medical procedures rests; without impeccably clean and sterile equipment, everything grinds to a halt! Here is a look at what medical device reprocessing technicians do: Why are MDR technicians so important … Read More