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Cadance Steele – Graduate Highlight

Meet Cadance Steele! Boardman Training Center (BTC) is thrilled to announce Cadance Steele as our featured graduate for the month of March. Cadance graduated from BTC’s Phlebotomy program, where she learned vital skills to become a crucial part of the healthcare team.  Keep reading this blog to learn more about Cadance’s journey and her experience … Read more

Women’s History Month: Moving Forward Together

March is Women’s History Month, which presents a unique opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments and contributions of women to the medical field and society as a whole. From the first female medical practitioners to modern-day pioneers, dedicated and brilliant women have been making history for centuries. In this blog, Boardman Training Center highlights the … Read more

How Boardman Training Center Is “Moving The Needle”

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

Kristina Torres – Student Highlight

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

BTC’s Advice For First-Generation Students

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

Karian Sadler – Student Highlight

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

Recognizing the Hard Work of Medical Assistants

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

Everything You Need To Know About Rolling Admission at BTC

Rolling admission at Boardman Training Center (BTC) is a unique, student-centric process. Unlike the fixed deadlines of many other schools, it allows prospective students to submit applications for review and acceptance into a program at any time. This admissions model allows students to apply to school and begin their education according to their schedules, unlike … Read more

Why Soft Skills Are Important
In Your Career

Updated on 3/19/25 As long as you have to work with people, developing your soft skills will significantly benefit you, regardless of your career. Although the skills you need to be a marketing professional and a nurse may vary, both careers require constant communication. This is why it is crucial to develop your soft skills, … Read more

How An Externship Can Help
You In Your Future Career

Content Updated 07/25/2024 So, you have decided to further your education and pursue a healthcare career. Congratulations on taking this important first step in your career journey! In your research, you may have heard the term externship used to describe the hands-on training you can expect in your program of choice.  Boardman Training Center is here to … Read more