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Keep Computers Cool Online Students

Posted: July 20, 2011 by Allen School

You’d be pretty hard up if your computer died cutting you off from the ability to study online. Well, with 100,000,000 Americans – a full third of the US population – experiencing the broiling effects of a huge heat wave, you should take some steps to protect your link to the online classroom. Just like […] Read More

Best Hospitals of 2011-12

Posted: July 19, 2011 by Allen School

US News and World Report has released its list of the top hospitals for 2011-12. This is interesting as it shows where some of the most sought after jobs might be for Allen School Online graduates. The rankings include hospitals in 15 states so there’s lots of choices if you’re seeking to move to a […] Read More

Friday Cocktails Edition

Posted: July 15, 2011 by Allen School

OK, its a hot Summer Friday. And this blogger has to admit to writing this post from the beach where he enjoys an idyllic summer day with his family. Being here in the sun (and playing hooky on a Friday) I am thinking it may be time for a refreshing, tropical-style, Summertime cocktail. You know […] Read More

Why They Don’t Call You Back

Posted: July 15, 2011 by Allen School

Taking your new medical billing and coding certificate out to look for a job is exciting. You comb over listings, find positions, send cover letters and get interviews. But then something curious happens. You go home and wait for a call from the interviewer which never comes. Ever wonder why sometimes you get the silent […] Read More

How Much Would I Earn in Miami?

Posted: July 11, 2011 by Allen School

Once you have earned a certification in medical billing and coding, you have the ability to find a good job in many different parts of the country. Some markets pay more than others. Some markets have a high cost of living while others do not. Knowing what you can expect to earn in this field […] Read More

Netizens, Protect Yourself From Clickjacking!

Posted: July 7, 2011 by Allen School

OK Allen School Online students. You’re online a good portion of the day every day right? You know your way around the Internet and likely spend alot of time using social media to stay in touch. But beware the latest threat to cyber living: clickjacking. Clickjacking is defined in this excellent Wired online article thusly: […] Read More

Happy 4th of July

Posted: July 4, 2011 by Allen School

The Allen School Online Blog wishes you and yours a happy, healthy, safe Fourth of July. Go America! Read More

Noticeably Absent

Posted: July 1, 2011 by Allen School

Noticeably absent from this depressing article about the disappearance of middle class jobs was any mention of declining numbers of available careers in medical fields. The middle class squeeze, as we all know, has hit hard at industries like manufacturing where thousands of jobs in factories and assembly lines have been sent overseas to “low […] Read More

We’re Number 3!

Posted: June 29, 2011 by Allen School

Yahoo! recently published a list of the top 5 fastest growing jobs in the medical field. Medical Records and Health Information Technician took the number 3 place on the list! With a very attractive average annual salary, medical billing and coding specialists can anticipate continued strength in the job market for people with their qualifications. […] Read More

Access Your Files From Anywhere

Posted: June 24, 2011 by Allen School

One of the best parts about online study is that you can study whenever you carve the time out to do so. And, you’re not tethered to any one particular location. For many of us that means we can study wherever we can bring our laptop. Think, coffee shop, airport, friend’s houses, etc. But, even […] Read More