March 9th – 15th, 2025, is Patient Safety Awareness Week! Patient Safety Awareness Week is not just a local event, but a global campaign sponsored by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), highlighting the importance of reducing medical harm and improving patient safety. This year’s theme is Moving The Needle, which emphasizes the constant progress … Read more
When Is National Caregivers Day? National Caregivers Day is celebrated on the third Friday of February; this year, the day of recognition falls on February 21st, 2025. The national celebration offers an opportunity for caregivers to be recognized and appreciated for their hard work and dedication to their patients and loved ones. First established in … Read more
Introducing Kristina Torres, BTC’s Featured Student of the Month! Boardman Training Center (BTC) is excited to introduce Kristina Torres, our February featured student of the month. Kristina is a student in the Medical Assisting Specialist program at BTC, where she is learning the hands-on skills and essential knowledge for a career in the healthcare field. … Read more
First-generation students are classified as students who are the first in their immediate families to attend college or education past high school. According to a Forbes study, 39% of Ohioans are first-generation students. First-generation students face unique challenges while furthering their education, including balancing family, job, and education requirements, financing their education, and getting emotional … Read more
With the winter months bringing cold and flu season in full force, protecting your health and practicing good hygiene is essential to keep yourself and those around you free from germs. Boardman Training Center offers suggestions for staying healthy during cold and flu season. Keep reading for our ten top tips for preventing and managing … Read more
The beginning of a new year represents opportunities and the chance to improve aspects of your life. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions involves finances, whether budgeting, saving money, or making a large purchase. If sticking to a budget is one of your goals for the coming year, and you are searching for … Read more
Introducing BTC’s Featured Student of the Month, Alyssa Hunter! Boardman Training Center (BTC) is thrilled to introduce Alyssa Hunter, our featured student for the month of December. Alyssa is completing the Medical Assisting Specialist program at BTC, where she is learning the essential skills for her future healthcare career. As a medical assisting student, Alyssa … Read more
Introducing BTC’s Featured Student of the Month, Karian Sadler! Boardman Training Center (BTC) is excited to introduce Karian Sadler, our featured student for the month of November! Karian is a student in BTC’s Medical Assisting Specialist program, where she is gaining the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience for her future healthcare career. She says that … Read more
Are you looking for a scare? Fright this way! Halloween is a magical day filled with excitement as monsters, witches, and ghouls take to the streets in search of tasty treats. Both children and adults unleash their creativity, donning costumes inspired by their wildest imaginations. The streets are adorned with spooky decorations, illuminated jack-o’-lanterns, fallen … Read more
October 23rd, 2024, is National Medical Assistant Appreciation Day! Medical assistants are incredibly important members of the healthcare team. On National Medical Assistant Recognition Day this year, the Boardman Training Center (BTC) is taking time to recognize all medical assistants’ hard work and dedication. Medical assistants are critical to helping a healthcare facility run smoothly. … Read more
