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Holiday Hours

Holiday Hours

Happy Holidays! AIHT Education will be closed on Friday, December 24th, 2021. The admissions office will be open from Monday, December 27th, 2021 - Thursday, December 30th, 2021 from 9 am - 2 pm for school tours. We will be closed on Fri...

Ways To Get the Most From Your Externship

4 Ways To Get the Most From Your Externship

An externship is all about gaining experience and contacts which will assist you in your future career goals. Here are 4 important steps to follow during your externship. 1. Set clear goals In any job, it’s very essential to understand ...

Constitution Day

Constitution Day

What is Constitution Day? On September 17, 1787, the United States Constitution was signed into law. The U.S. Constitution forms the foundation of our government and guides the laws and politics of American society. Constitution Day was cre...

Being A Cardiovascular Technologist

Classes Starting Soon! 2021 Summer & Fall Schedule

AIHT Education is excited to announce our upcoming classes! Please call us at 203-870-8400 to schedule an appointment to visit our school. Day Hours: 9 AM – 2 PM | Evening Hours: 5 PM – 9 PM AIHT Educ...

4 Skills that Make a Great Sonographer

4 Skills that Make a Great Sonographer

What Makes a Great Sonographer? Demand for Sonographers is increasing to meet the evolving needs of the population. Sonography is a noninvasive, painless procedure. It works by using high-frequency sound waves called ultrasound waves whic...

Best Healthcare Careers to Start After High School

3 Best Healthcare Careers to Start After High School

High School graduation is upon us! The current high school students fall into the Generation Z bracket, which is defined as individuals born between 1997 and 2012. That means Gen Z is trying to figure out what their next move will be.  ...

Nurse Assistant

Why Choose AIHT Education

Enroll at AIHT Education in Stratford, CT: Your Pathway to a Rewarding Healthcare Career Are you ready to launch your career in the healthcare industry? AIHT Education in Stratford, CT, is now enrolling new students for our comprehensive...

Medical Students Guide to Work-life balance

Self-care in Healthcare: Students Guide to Work-life balance

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many changes and challenges in all of our lives. If you are a student now going into the healthcare field, you may be feeling a mix of emotions. This has been a understandably stressful time, and it’s tota...

Changing Careers During A Pandemic

Changing Careers During a Pandemic: Is now the right time?

Jumping into a different career isn’t something to do lightly—especially with all the uncertainty that comes from living and dealing with COVID-19. Now might be the right time for you to start your career in the healthcare field. Where...

Technologies in Ultrasound Imaging

SPI Review Class

SPI Exam Review Saturday, March 27, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. AIHT Education is providing a free registry examination review course to current ultrasound, cardiovascular and vascular tech students. The review course will help students ...

How to Become an Ultrasound Technician In Connecticut

How can I become an Ultrasound Technician in Connecticut?

A common question asked when concerning a new career is “How difficult is the training?”. If you are interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field you must know there will be challenges. Before we can understand the challenges...

Feb 18th – Online Classes

Feb 18th – Online Classes

Due to pending snow, classes will be online today. Please contact your instructor if you have questions with your schedule. Admission office will be open today until 2 pm. ...

Building Closed – Tuesday Feb 2nd

Building Closed – Tuesday Feb 2nd

Due to Inclement Weather, the building will be closed on Tuesday, February 2nd. The administration office will not be open. Contact admission@aiht.edu to reschedule any appointments. Please contact your instructor for an update on your cl...

Never Stop Learning

One-On-One Open House – Saturday, Feb 20th

We are excited to conduct an Open House for prospective students and their families. Come and learn all the great opportunities in the healthcare field at AIHT Education’s Open house on Saturday February 20th 9 am - 1 pm, at 480 Lordship ...

Building Closed – Monday Feb 1st 2021

Building Closed – Monday Feb 1st 2021

Due to Inclement Weather, the building will be closed on Monday, February 1st. The administration office will not be open. Contact admission@aiht.edu to reschedule any appointments. Please contact your instructor for an update on your cla...

Weather Alert

Weather Alert

Due to Inclement Weather, the building will be closed on December 16th. The administration office will not be open. Contact admission@aiht.edu to reschedule any appointments. Please contact your instructor for an update on your class sche...

Virtual Open House

Virtual Open House

Are you looking to start a new career? If you are looking for a dynamic and growing career field, healthcare may be the right choice for you! We are excited to conduct our Virtual Open House for prospective students and their families. Com...

Medical Assistant Virtual Info Session

Medical Assistant Virtual Info Session

Are you looking for the opportunity to get an up-close-and-personal look at AIHT Education? Our Virtual Information Sessions are your answer! You'll meet with a member of the admissions staff for a detailed information session and learn fi...

Ultrasound Virtual Information Session

Ultrasound Virtual Information Session

Are you looking for the opportunity to get an up-close-and-personal look at AIHT Education? Our Virtual Information Sessions are your answer! You'll meet with a member of the admissions staff for a detailed information session and learn fi...

COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

In-Person Instruction AIHT Education has resumed in-person instruction for labs, exams, and certain classes. Our COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan details the return to campus protocols that we are following to keep our school community safe....

Evening Ultrasound Technician Classes Start March 2021

Evening Ultrasound Technician Classes Start March 2021

Balancing work, life and school can be a challenge. That’s why AIHT Education is now offering on-campus evening classes for all Ultrasound programs: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular Technologist and Vascular Technologist star...

Skills Required for Certified Nursing Assistant

Essential Skills Required to Become a Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant is a promising and one of the most trusted professions. It is the profession of health care, which is engaged in the practice of caring for patients. They are the persons who work 24x 7 for changing and curing yo...

Technologies in Ultrasound Imaging

Which Are The New Technologies in Ultrasound Imaging?

Ultrasound imaging (sonography) is a diagnostic medical procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce dynamic visual images of organs, tissues or blood flow inside the body. The sound waves are transmitted to the area to be exam...

Types Of Ultrasound For Pregnancy

4 Different Types of Ultrasound for Pregnancy

To guide through the pregnancy sonograms, a detailed list of the ultrasounds done during a pregnancy has been compiled in this article. Here are the most widely used types of ultrasounds for pregnancy. Standard Ultrasound This is the mo...

How to Advance a Medical Assistant Career

3 Ways to Advance Your Medical Assistant Career

The Medical assisting field is expected to grow at 23 percent through 2024. Training as a medical assistant can open doors to a wide array of future careers. Those who choose to move into other areas of the medical field can do so with medi...

RESPONSE TO COVID-19 (March 18, 2020 – 12:47 PM)

RESPONSE TO COVID-19 (March 18, 2020 – 12:47 PM)

AIHT Education will conduct all classes through virtual instruction methods starting Monday, March 23rd until future notice. All AIHT policies are still in effect in the virtual classroom. Distance learning will require students to have a...

Clinics VS Hospitals

Clinic Vs Hospital: Which one has the better working environment?

The growth in demand for health care and a shortage of primary care providers has opened abundant opportunities for allied healthcare professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there has been a stable increase in healthcare...

medical assistant salary in USA

Salary of a Medical Assistant in USA

The medical profession is one of the noblest occupations out there. Doctors enable the thin line between life and death, battling mortality quite heroically. These are the people we regard as real-life heroes - But these heroes demand real-...

Steps to Become a Medical Billing Expert

5 Simple Steps to Become a Medical Billing Expert

1. Make an Appointment with the Admissions Team Before heading to the school, request to sit-down with a school representative and go over your academic records and future goals together. This will help you have a better conversation about...

CNA Classes AIHT

Certified Nursing Assistant Class Starts Jan 20th 2020

AIHT Education's Certified Nursing Assistant program starts January 20th, 2020. The program is 6- 8 weeks long with day and evening classes available. This course is designed for students that want to become Certified Nurse Assistant in the...

how to apply for a CNA job

Tips On How To Look For A Certified Nursing Assistant Job

Certified nursing assistants are superheroes with gentle hands, encouraging words and compassionate hearts supporting patients when they need it most. The main role of a nursing assistant is to act as a bridge between patients and doctors. ...

Day In The Life Of A Medical Coder

A Day in the Life of a Medical Coder

Who is a Medical Coder? A person who updates a patient records with standardized information needed for data management and billing purposes is a Medical Coder. Role of a Medical Coder? Their main role is to read through a patient's me...

Work places for CNA

Top 3 Best Places to Work as a CNA

The Certified Nursing Assistant role is a great entry point into the thriving healthcare field with a sturdy job outlook and flexible work hours. Certified nursing assistants, also called CNAs, are instrumental caregivers in the healthcare ...

Blood Drive Oct 25th 2019 9 am – 2 pm

Blood Drive Oct 25th 2019 9 am – 2 pm

AIHT Education will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Friday, October 25th 2019 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 480 Lordship Blvd Stratford CT. We’ll be working together to give back to the community in a truly life-...

Tips For Successful Medical Assistant Externship

6 Valuable Tips For Successful Medical Assistant Externship

Externships are experiential learning opportunities provided by partnerships between educational institutions and employers to give students short practical experiences in their field of study. A medical assistant externship enables student...

5 Important Factors in Student Enrollment Decisions

5 Important Factors in Student Enrollment Decisions

1. Accredited School The main purpose of accreditation is to ensure the constant improvement of academic quality and public accountability. This process assists the school to maintain compliance with healthcare laws and regulations. Also, ...

Ultrasound Technician Guide

Diagnostic Medical Sonography – An Ultimate Guide

A diagnostic sonographer (also called an ultrasound technician) has a fast-paced day filled with many surprises as they help people with a diverse array of medical challenges while serving a wider community. These professionals work in a va...

what to expect as a medical assistant

A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant

Medical Assistants (MA) often take medical histories and record vital signs of patients. They have a unique role performing a mixture of clinical and administrative duties. Before entering a medical assistant training program, you’ll need...

Healthcare job interview tips

Top 5 Healthcare Job Interview Tips

Graduating from nursing school or any healthcare program is exciting for many reasons. It’s a fantastic accomplishment. It’s the end of a beautiful journey and marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life, it means you’re ready f...

Benefits Of An Externship

6 Benefits of Medical Externship

An externship provides an opportunity for students to enhance practical-based learning in the field of their interest. It is usually provided by partnerships between educational institutions and employers to provide students with practical ...

Medical Coding errors

5 blunders to avoid in Medical Coding

The medical coders in the healthcare organization should be diligent and detail oriented. The objective of any medical biller is to validate that every provider is correctly reimbursed for their services. Although, at times even the rock st...

Patient Care Technician Responsibilities

3 Key Responsibilities of a Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technicians are often the primary caregiver for patients in long-term care facilities and hospitals. Usually, they work with a doctor and other health professionals. Their major task is to monitor the hygiene of the patients. T...

Being A Cardiovascular Technologist

5 best reasons to become Cardiovascular Technologist

Cardiovascular Technician (CT) assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular ailments. They have three areas of specialization such as invasive cardiology, cardiac sonography, and vascular technology/sonograph...