Problem: Article: You need a solid education to become a counselor. If you don’t already have a degree, start looking into colleges you would like to attend. While some schools have specific counseling programs, you can actually choose from a wide variety of majors. Popular choices include education, psychology, and sociology. Whichever you choose, make sure to keep your grades up so that you can get into a graduate program.  If there’s not an affordable college near you, look into an online program. Just check to make sure it is from an accredited university. If you think you might want to go into private practice someday, taking some business classes could prove really useful. Talk to your advisor or career center about how to get an internship. They’ll likely have great advice for you. If you already know what kind of counselor you want to be, look for an opportunity in that area of specialization.  For example, if you want to be a substance abuse counselor, try looking for internships at a hospital or rehabilitation center. It’s okay if you haven’t decided on specialization yet. An internship can help you to figure that out! Most counseling jobs require a Master’s Degree. Sometimes you can complete this after you are already employed, but if not, you’ll need to earn your MA before applying for jobs. It is possible to get a job with a Master’s in psychology or sociology, but it is more common to earn the degree in your area of specialization.  If you want to be a school counselor, for instance, you should look for schools that offer a Master’s in that field. You can expect to take a wide variety of courses, including classes on ethics and laws related to counseling. It’s not necessary to have a doctorate to work as a counselor. However, if you wish to work in management or one day teach college courses on counseling, it is a good idea to pursue a doctorate. Depending on your field, there are a few options:  Ph.D., which is offered in psychology and counseling. Psy.D., an advanced degree in psychology, which is based more on clinical training. Ed.D., which is a doctorate for educators and administrators.
Summary: Earn your Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or a related field. Find an internship to gain experience. Complete your Master’s Degree. Get a doctorate to widen your career options.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: One of the first steps for those who are already working in a medical office of medical billing and coding and want to work at home is to inquire about any available choices that the employer grants to long-term workers. Ask about a time frame for arranging work-from-home opportunities, or what sorts of situations would allow you to work at home. Individuals who show themselves to be capable, reliable, and independent self-starters will eventually earn the autonomy necessary to propose working from home. Over time, you may shift your office job into a work-at-home role by carefully negotiating with management or making job changes within your chosen career field. If a current employer will not allow you to work from home, it's possible that others will. Many medical billing and coding professionals need to pursue additional opportunities while working a job in order to keep earning income while finding work-at-home options. If you can't find medical billing and coding jobs from home, you may be able to use the above qualifications and expertise to start your own medical billing and coding business. You'll need to figure out how to deal with legislation like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and other industry-specific requirements. But if you have the ability to start a business, as well as competence in medical billing and coding, you could find that self-employment is a better option for a work-at-home career. Whether your employer allows you to work from home or you start your own business, you will need to create an appropriate home space to complete the work. In order to set up a work-life boundary for a home office, it’s best to use a spare bedroom or some other dedicated space. Being able to compartmentalize these spaces at home increases productivity and cuts down on distractions. Since the job heavily entails translating a patient’s records with a provider into billable language for insurance companies, you must still be able to connect to a medical office to access their records. Luckily, nearly all doctors have moved to digitizing this information. The doctor’s office with which you work or are contracted will have specific network settings to share in order to ensure that you have access to the proper records and materials.  The home computer from which you work will need the appropriate medical billing software as well. Certain area doctors or insurance companies may be specific about the software they want you to use. You will also still need access to a phone line that you can use for work-related purposes. Medical billers especially need to be able to contact patients as well as insurance companies directly to follow up on the status of invoices. Since even the most proficient medical coder cannot memorize the thousands upon thousands of medical billing codes, reference materials should always be kept on hand. Additionally, some medical billing software may have integrated look-up tools to help assist with the reference process. One of the biggest additional responsibilities when working in the field from home is obeying the statutes of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The law includes the confidential handling of patient information, so it necessitates always working with patient records and personal information from secured connections.

SUMMARY: Ask employers about work-at-home opportunities. Negotiate a work-from-home position. Consider changing jobs. Think about going out on your own. Set up your home office. Connect to a medical office. Always act in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The notification area is located at the lower right-hand portion of the screen. A pop-up window will appear where you can adjust the volume slider control. Just slide the bar up for louder sounds and down for quieter sounds.  After choosing your volume setting, click anywhere on the screen to close the volume control with your settings saved. If you have different applications running and want to change the volume of a specific application, click on Mixer. This opens a new window where all the applications which are sending out sounds will be shown. Increase or decrease the volume with the slider, and close the window when ready.
Summary: Click on the "Volume" icon on the notification area. Adjust your volume setting.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Set up a routine for feeding your guinea pig. Try to feed them at the same times in the day. Also, try to feed them in a place they feel safe, such as their cage or play area.  A consistent schedule will mean that your guinea pig begins to associate you with food; this is key to forming a bond with your guinea pig. Remember that whoever feeds the guinea pig will likely be the person they bond with first. If multiple people are going to oversee feeding, give them an assigned time. You can feed them in the morning, and your daughter in the evening. Or feed the guinea pig together so it gets used to both of you. The goal of using snacks is to have the guinea pig associate you with food. This is a positive association that will help the guinea pig to feel comfortable around you.  At first, just place the treats in the cage. Then after a few days, hold it in your hand and see if the guinea pig will come closer to you. If they won’t come all the way, toss the food gently in their direction. Have the guinea come closer each time you offer snacks. Eventually, it will begin to take it out of your hand and will begin to feel less nervous around you. Make sure you are talking in a calm yet happy voice as you feed them. Grass, vegetables, and some fruit are all tasty treats for your guinea pig. Try foods such as cucumber, carrots, banana slices, romaine lettuce, and seedless apples.  Pet stores also sell treats marketed for guinea pigs and other small animals. Make sure you read the labels first; some have a lot of high fructose corn syrup and are full of empty calories. Give all treats in moderation. Too much sugar, empty calories, or just overfeeding can cause your guinea pig to become obese. This can have serious health complications for your pet and may shorten its lifespan.
Summary:
Be consistent about your guinea pig’s feeding schedule. Use hand feeding to develop a sense of trust. Treat your guinea pigs to healthy snacks.