Managing healthcare certification course AND work at the same time?!

How can you find the time to get certified in the healthcare field and not have it disrupt your day-to-day activities? As a former high school athlete and work out junkie in college, juggling time for school and recreation has always been an issue.

I remember an old military adage that I was always told when training, the 5 P’s: Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. I always repeated this phase when I was ready to hit the gym or team practice. Remembering the 5 P’s will mentally prepared for any challenge thrown your way.

This comes in handy when you are one of the many Americans who are juggling school, work, and family. Whether you are a travelling Phlebotomist, Medical and Coding Billing specialist, or Pharmacy Technician, the tips suggested will aid in keeping you ahead of the rest and help you accomplish your professional goals.

Keep up with industry trends

• Stay up to date with competitors via social media and blogs

• Don’t use your own company as a guinea pig, check out other competitors via social media websites and blogs to see what business models have worked for them and what haven’t

Network more regularly

• We live in an age of technology, use it to its fullest potential

• Build relationships with teachers and fellow students

• Talk to your coworkers about your training

Go back to school and renew any certificates that may have expired

• What used to suffice 5 years ago don’t anymore

• Staying on top of your studies is key to an ever-changing market

• Information for healthcare classes can be found on mkedu.org

Practice good TIME MANAGEMENT

• Have a set schedule created and follow it

• Organize your tasks and prioritize

Surround yourself with positive people and be realistic

• Have the support from people who are closest to you

• When the sky is the limit, you still need to make sure that the goals you set out for yourself are tangible

• Know when to say no, do not stretch yourself out too thin

So the next time you feel overwhelmed with the stresses of school and work, just think about your old gym teacher kindly reminding you to stay ahead of the game. How will you incorporate these tips into your lifestyle? What do you struggle with the most when it comes to work and school?

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