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��������ʿ�����¼ is participating in the ,��West Hall, Booth #12063, and is sharing how an agreement with , the allied health training division of , provides learning pathways for those seeking opportunities to upskill and enhance their careers in allied health. Through this agreement with the University, CareerStep can also provide interested healthcare employers with access to professional development options by CareerStep, and help their staff stay current on the latest treatments and techniques in many allied health professional fields. Some of CareerStep’s professional development options may even be eligible for college credit through ��������ʿ�����¼.

“With medical knowledge continuing to expand rapidly, we are pleased to work with ��������ʿ�����¼ to deliver training options to individual learners as well as employers,” said Misty Frost, CEO of Carrus. “Ensuring healthcare professionals know the latest skills is critical, as it impacts every interaction involved in patient care, and there are multiple opportunities for professionals to help patients and provide valuable support.”

Many of today’s  are in the field of , which includes professionals who support the healthcare system through a range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic and support services. Yet, there are critical and ongoing  in allied health. That is why CareerStep offers many different training options to help healthcare employers reskill staff and help train for in-demand roles.

Through this alliance with ��������ʿ�����¼, many of CareerStep’s allied health programs may also support an accelerated pathway to a degree at the University. Learners completing the CareerStep courses may meet certain credit requirements toward future coursework at ��������ʿ�����¼. Those interested should speak with a ��������ʿ�����¼ enrollment advisor about the details.

“We know that today’s workplace is constantly evolving, especially during the last two years of the pandemic, and that reality is acutely present in healthcare,” said John Woods, Ph.D, Provost and Chief Academic Officer, ��������ʿ�����¼. “This agreement with Carrus’ CareerStep program is an important step in our efforts to be a provider of flexible and accessible healthcare training, and professional development for individuals who are just starting out, as well as those healthcare professionals who are looking to enhance their skill sets.”

CareerStep’s online programs include medical coding and billing, medical assistant, dental assistant, pharmacy technician, hemodialysis technician, and more. When offered as professional development, programs give hospitals and .

To learn more about the ��������ʿ�����¼’s Workforce Solutions, visit www.phoenix.edu/workforce-solutions.html.

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��������ʿ�����¼ is continually innovating to help working adults enhance their careers in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses and interactive learning help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit phoenix.edu.

About Carrus

Carrus delivers quality, trusted healthcare learning content, continuing education, and certification management to new learners, healthcare professionals, and institutions through an integrated technology platform that provides the most seamless healthcare learning experience possible. Carrus—through its CareerStep and CareerCert divisions—has trained over 200,000 learners for new careers, partnered with more than 150 colleges and universities nationwide, and educated more than 100,000 healthcare professionals. For more information, visit ,��, or call 844-854-1160.