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Kiersten Cusick – Graduate Highlight

Meet Medical Assisting graduate Kiersten Cusick! Kiersten was completing college-level courses in high school and knew that East Ohio College was the right school for her as early as her junior year.  “I really liked the idea of the smaller class sizes and more hands-on experiences East Ohio had to offer. I chose East Ohio because … Read more

What Is the Difference Between LPN and RN?

Nurses have the opportunity to help people every day and truly make a difference in the lives of their patients. Many people dream of a career in nursing, and maybe you are one of them. Nursing is an exciting career field to choose from, with many different healthcare areas you could work in. The nursing … Read more

The Emerging Trend of Skills-Based Learning

According to LinkedIn research, skills-based hiring is on the rise in the United States. LinkedIn found that out of people who are hiring, 77% are investing more toward hiring based on a candidate’s skills or competencies. This increased focus on hiring candidates with the right skill set has led to the emerging trend of skills-based … Read more

The Return to Campus

With more people getting vaccinated and places starting to open back up, we are all making the transition back into our in-person lives. So many of us have gone back to our in-person jobs, our children have returned to school, and colleges are getting their students back on campus. Here at East Ohio College, we’re … Read more

4 Tips for High School Seniors Choosing a College in 2021

This year has been a very different experience for high school seniors, but there’s one thing that hasn’t changed: every graduating senior must determine what they’re going to do after high school. It can seem scary and uncertain to graduate high school during a pandemic. At East Ohio College, we want you to know that … Read more

Why You Should Choose An Accelerated Nursing Program

Updated Content 11/22/2023 Do you have a dream of becoming a nurse, but you are unsure of how to achieve your goal? Perhaps you have been researching nursing school options and are narrowing down your choices. East Ohio College is here to help make the nursing training process easier for you with our accelerated, direct admission … Read more

WMC Physician Practices – Externship Highlight

East Ohio College’s medical and nursing programs are proud of their new affiliation with Weirton Medical Center’s Physician Practices. WMC Physician Practices has been serving the Ohio Valley area since 1954 by providing outstanding healthcare. WMC provides a variety of services including but not limited to: OBGYN, Primary Care, Breast Care, Pediatrics and Adolescence Care, … Read more

How to Stick to Your Resolutions and Goals All Year Long

It’s a new year, and we are now weeks into 2021. Everyone has created their New Year’s resolutions and goals for the year but making them is easy. Staying committed to your resolutions and goals for the rest of the year is much more challenging. One of your resolutions may be to work out and … Read more

Kayla Habbit – Student Highlight

Medical Assisting student, Kayla Habbit, was a new high school graduate when she chose East Ohio College. During high school, Kayla attended the Jefferson County Joint Vocational Center, where she studied Early Childhood Education.  After graduation, she decided that she wanted to pursue something in the medical field. Kayla decided to look at East Ohio … Read more

Thankful for Our Students in 2020

At East Ohio College, our goal is to help every student that walks through our doors achieve their career goals. From the minute you first contact us, to the day your graduate, and beyond, we provide you with continuous support, working hard to help you begin a successful new career. Our college degree programs are … Read more