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Continuing Education for Adults
from:Continuing education is no longer just for the freshly graduated seniors looking to further themselves. It is now a way for the professionals who have reached the ‘glass ceiling’ in their career to strike out and propel themselves in new and innovative directions. Often the key to higher pay and prestige, many in professional fields seek this opportunity not only to fulfill themselves career wise but to also gain confidence in their skills. A good professional knows confidence, drive and the willingness to learn is what gives them the winning edge.
Besides the professional, those who may have left a college curriculum they were in to pursue other options can return and benefit from continuing education programs. Even a person who simply wishes to enrich themselves through learning is also free to enroll in non-credit courses. Whatever the situation, most colleges work to meet the needs of those who hear the call to return, as many of these ‘returning students’ are now deep in the rhythms of their lives and cannot easily rearrange their schedules to allow for full time classes.
A person who has made the decision to return to college in a continuing education program will most likely enroll in the extension program of a university or college. The courses chosen will grant credits towards a degree of study. Those in a professional field that poses continuing education requirements in order to maintain a license may attend certain courses specific to their profession. These courses are meant to keep the type of professional whose field is dependent on changing technologies to stay current in their line of expertise.
While some colleges and universities that offer courses in continuing education require the attendance of traditional lectures or lab hours, the majority rely upon distance learning. This is where the student is not required to physically attend classes but instead achieves learning through the internet, videoconferencing and/or satellite. Naturally, this independent study may seem daunting for the returning student who has not been in an education program for some time. However, as the student incorporates their learning schedule into their regular schedule, they often find the ease and availability of the continuing education program to be just what they needed.
Continuing education programs, readily available and easily accessible not only to the professional but to the person just looking to learn something new, are a solid means to light the paths of those who seek enlightenment on many levels. Their flexibility will allow those who choose these types of programs to enrich themselves thoroughly without sacrificing large amounts of time, effort or sanity trying to keep up with every day course work.
Radiology Continuing Education News
Brown graduates from academy - Macon Telegraph
Brenda Brown, vice president of adult education at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins, graduated from the Technical College System of Georgia Executive Leadership Academy. Brown was among 26 to graduate from the academy this year ...
Read more...Fair offers students tips on careers - TriVallyCentral
The seniors from all four county schools massed at Bogue Chitto Attendance Center Wednesday for the Lincoln County College and Career Day for the Class of 2009, an education and job fair that saw numerous colleges and several professions represented ...
Read more...Partnership Announced Between Medical Simulation Corp. And University ... - Medical News Today
Medical Simulation Corporation (MSC) announces a new partnership with the University of South Florida (USF) to provide simulation training and education services for USF Health hospital partners and for local and national health professionals seeking ...
Read more...A focus on the professions - Boston Globe
Sandra Kelly, MS, RN , a nurse practitioner in the Lank Center for Genitourinary Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, was appointed to the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN) . BORN protects the health, safety, and welfare of ...
Read more...Hands-on learning at hospital - Corsicana Daily Sun
The week of Nov. 2-8 has been designated National Radiology Technology Week, in support of all the great radiologic technologists across the nation, and to show appreciation for their immense contributions in the healthcare field. Radiologic ...
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