Episode 10: "Should You Pursue an Advance Degree or Certification?"

<p>Co-Hosts Tywauna Wilson, Lona Small, and Stephanie Whitehead discuss the pros and cons of advance degrees and certifications for medical lab professionals.</p><p>Key Takeaways from the show:</p><ul><li>Common degrees and certifications obtained by laboratorians</li></ul><p>Advantages</p><ul> <li>Proof that you have competency in a particular field</li> <li>Exposure to new field of interest.</li> <li>Specializing in a particular field of interest.</li> </ul><p>Down Side</p><ul> <li>Sometimes no pay increase</li> <li>May not have the opportunity to use in your role</li> <li>May not be known or recognized by your employer</li> <li>Difficulty finding career advancements</li> </ul><p><strong><em>What Advanced degrees or certifications do you have? What has been the benefits in having them? </em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Be a Supporter!</strong></p><p>Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iheart radio or your favorite podcast platform</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet or notebook so that you never miss a show!</p><p><br></p><p>Be sure to leave a comment, and share with a fellow medical laboratory professional!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Be a Guest!</strong></p><p>If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please submit the guest interest form on DirectImpactbroadcasting.com located under the contact tab. </p>