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Taking Cues: The Power of Nonverbal Communication
Broadview University-West Jordan medical assistant students had the opportunity to get outside of their comfort zone during arts and craft time at West Jordan Care Center. Students extended their classroom learning as they interacted with individuals with physical and intellectual … Continue reading
Graduates Celebrate Journeys Through Education
(MERIDIAN) Broadview University has produced seven more graduates who are ready for the Treasure Valley workforce. On Friday, March 22, the group of students moved their tassels from right to left—becoming the second official graduating class at the Boise campus. … Continue reading
Raising the Bar: Medical Assistant Grad Finds Confidence, Passion—and a Job
“Just knowing that I gave back to my community has made me a better person,” says recent Broadview University graduate Kimi Dekle, who earned her degree in medical assisting. Three years ago though, you wouldn’t have found Kimi having the … Continue reading
Poked, Prodded and Squeezed for Dear Life
(MERIDIAN) A hands-on effort to save lives recently invaded Broadview University. The Boise campus held its first-ever Health Fair during Heart Health Month, and organizations of all sizes came together to help. From the American Red Cross on one side … Continue reading
From ABC to Just C: How to Save a Life
Anyone who has gone through CPR training in the past is familiar with A-B-C. Airway, Breathing and Compressions were the path to help save someone’s life. But did you know that since 2010, the American Heart Association (AHA) changed A-B-C … Continue reading
How To Face Adversity and Still Earn a College Degree
Broadview University – West Jordan prides itself in its history of providing top-notch education to students across the Salt Lake Valley, and helping each student achieve success by obtaining their associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees. Many will agree that the … Continue reading
This Itty Bitty Bug Has a Big Nasty Bite
(MERIDIAN) Lyme and disease—the two words said separately can seem somewhat harmless. But when said together, they can strike fear in the strongest of men. Lyme disease comes from an itty bitty bug that can leave a big nasty bite. … Continue reading
Healthy Eating with Harmons Grocery: Comparing Apples to Oranges
Healthy eating could be coming to Broadview University’s health sciences classrooms in the near future. An ongoing partnership between Harmons and the Medical and Massage Club at the Layton campus is facilitating discussions on more nutrition education in the school’s … Continue reading
It’s a Great Time to Become a Medical Assistant
Contributed by James Kelly, Executive Program Chair for MA/MAA/HCM at Broadview University The world of medical assisting has made a dramatic change in the last decade. Added responsibilities and growth in the medical assisting job market makes it a great … Continue reading
Career Exploration: Health Sciences Fields
Contributed by Amanda Black Broadview University-Orem welcomed more than 100 Utah high school students to help them explore careers in the health sciences, including massage therapy, veterinary technology and medical assisting. Students from Manti High School and Gunnison High School, American Leadership Academy (Spanish Fork), … Continue reading

