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Risk and the Reward: Navigating Uncertainty to Pursue a New Career

2026-10-26T22:08:26+00:00

If you’re entertaining a new career, odds are you’re less than satisfied with your current work. Whether it's pay, stability, or purpose, something new is calling you. While this can certainly be exciting, many of us feel overwhelmed and intimidated by change, especially if it’s a big transition like going to school for a new career! While you might feel alone in this, it’s a completely normal feeling that many students, HMC students alike, have navigated to pursue their goals.  Assessing the Need for Change: The first step in this transformative process is an honest self-assessment. Reflect on your current career, [...]

Risk and the Reward: Navigating Uncertainty to Pursue a New Career2026-10-26T22:08:26+00:00

What It’s Like in The Medical Field: Advanced Nurse Aide

2026-10-26T22:08:33+00:00

' The decision to enter the medical field is an exciting prospect. The purposeful work that takes place within this career path can take many shapes and forms. This diversity and the number of roles one can play within this world is enough to overwhelm anyone who’s at the onset of their journey and deciding which path to commit to. One of the quickest ways to enter the medical field, and a path that many of our students choose, is becoming an Advanced Nurse Aide or Patient Care Technician. The Hawaii Medical College program to enter this career takes 252 hours [...]

What It’s Like in The Medical Field: Advanced Nurse Aide2026-10-26T22:08:33+00:00

Is Your School Legit? Why Accreditation Matters

2026-10-26T22:08:33+00:00

Accreditation matters! In recent years, attention has flocked to stories of educational institutions whose purpose was profit over students. These schools, also called “diploma mills,” are primarily interested in churning out graduates as quickly as possible so they can maximize how much they pocket from tuition payments. Recently, one institution was exposed to stories of diploma mills and educational institutions that take advantage of students. A recent investigation exposed multiple Florida-based nursing schools for selling thousands of fake diplomas, allowing those who purchased them to sit for national nursing exams. Those who managed to pass have been working with patients across [...]

Is Your School Legit? Why Accreditation Matters2026-10-26T22:08:33+00:00

What It’s Like in The Medical Field: Medical Administration

2026-10-26T22:08:33+00:00

Current diploma schedule information: Diploma completion takes approximately 10–15 months, depending on course load and whether the student starts in an A or B module. Three classes per module may take about 10 months; two may take about 15 months. The catalog lists the standard schedule of approximately 60 instructional weeks. Admissions will confirm each student’s anticipated completion date. Any fixed diploma timeline below reflects a particular schedule or information available when this article was published. See current schedule options. The medical field offers a wide variety of careers with endless possibilities. With so many options, it can be difficult to [...]

What It’s Like in The Medical Field: Medical Administration2026-10-26T22:08:33+00:00

Bringing Resources Directly to Students

2026-10-26T22:08:34+00:00

In a perfect world, life would pause when you enrolled in school. We know that focusing on your studies might be easier with a guarantee that your responsibilities would be handled, your loved ones will be taken care of, and your bills will be paid on time while you’re enrolled in a program. Hawai‘i Medical College (HMC) understands that this perfect world does not exist for many of us who choose to invest in our careers through education. As Hawai‘i’s long-standing, locally-owned medical career college, we’re in touch with the unique roadblocks our students may face when making the choice to [...]

Bringing Resources Directly to Students2026-10-26T22:08:34+00:00

What It’s Like in The Medical Field: Medical Assistants

2026-10-26T22:08:34+00:00

Current diploma schedule information: Diploma completion takes approximately 10–15 months, depending on course load and whether the student starts in an A or B module. Three classes per module may take about 10 months; two may take about 15 months. The catalog lists the standard schedule of approximately 60 instructional weeks. Admissions will confirm each student’s anticipated completion date. Any fixed diploma timeline below reflects a particular schedule or information available when this article was published. See current schedule options. The medical field is a diverse landscape of careers that offers limitless opportunities. These choices are so numerous that it can [...]

What It’s Like in The Medical Field: Medical Assistants2026-10-26T22:08:34+00:00

Hawai‘i Medical College Celebrates 15 Years

2026-10-26T22:08:34+00:00

Current diploma schedule information: Diploma completion takes approximately 10–15 months, depending on course load and whether the student starts in an A or B module. Three classes per module may take about 10 months; two may take about 15 months. The catalog lists the standard schedule of approximately 60 instructional weeks. Admissions will confirm each student’s anticipated completion date. Any fixed diploma timeline below reflects a particular schedule or information available when this article was published. See current schedule options. Join us in celebrating 15 years of Hawai‘i’s accredited, accessible, and supportive vocational education, preparing students for successful careers in the [...]

Hawai‘i Medical College Celebrates 15 Years2026-10-26T22:08:34+00:00

HMC Fireside Chat: Let’s Talk About Federal Student Aid

2026-10-26T22:08:35+00:00

We recently held a Fireside Chat with Director of Financial Aid Jennifer Olevson. Financial aid can be confusing, but you're better off trying to understand it.  We want to help you find a way to go to school at an affordable price and get a great job when you're done!

HMC Fireside Chat: Let’s Talk About Federal Student Aid2026-10-26T22:08:35+00:00

HI NOW Feature: Preparing Students With Externships

2026-10-26T22:08:35+00:00

Hawaii Medical College (HMC) prepares its students and graduates for future careers in the healthcare industry. They partner with healthcare employers like Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience, which provides a pathway to employment in the healthcare field for students and graduates through externships. Check out our feature by HI NOW.

HI NOW Feature: Preparing Students With Externships2026-10-26T22:08:35+00:00

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