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1 08, 2018

Simple Steps to Saving Lives…

August 1st, 2018|Classes, Education|

In this week’s edition of the Heartbeat Blog, we will be exploring another of our continuing education titles, Infection Control Guidelines for Long Term Care Facilities. Hospital acquired infections continue to be a major contributor to the mortality and morbidity of our patients, yet they are largely preventable! Of course, if you'd like to learn more and earn some continuing education units in the process, be sure to give us a call at 510-452-1100.  Courses are currently being offered in [...]

24 07, 2018

Need a New Career? Consider Becoming an EMT!

July 24th, 2018|Career Programs, Classes, Education|

Become an EMT with Project Heartbeat's EMT Academy With the California unemployment rate holding at 4.3%, many Californians are looking for a job. Do you have grit, a strong stomach and the will to provide service to your community? If so, perhaps you should consider becoming an  emergency medical technician (EMT)  at Project Heartbeat's EMT Academy in Oakland, CA or our new campus in Sacramento California. Are There Actually Jobs for EMTs in California? A quick search of Indeed [...]

18 07, 2018

Learn More About Diabetes With Project Heartbeat

July 18th, 2018|Classes|

In this week’s edition of the Heartbeat Blog, we will continue to explore diabetes, its causes and risk factors.  Of course, if you'd like to learn more and earn some continuing education units in the process, be sure to give us a call at 510-452-1100.  Courses are currently being offered in both our Oakland and Sacramento locations.  All CNA courses are approved by the California Department of Public Health (NAC approved CE # 1187). One of the most important aspects [...]

11 07, 2018

Top CNA Continuing Education Courses Available at Project Heartbeat

July 11th, 2018|Education|

In this week’s edition of the Heartbeat Blog, we will be exploring some of our CNA continuing education content. We have been working hard to get more courses approved by the California Department of Public Health (NAC approved CE # 1187). A sample of our current offerings are: Infection Control Guidelines for Long Term Care Assisting Residents with Heart Disease and Promoting Heart Health End of Life Care Understanding Diabetes Mellitus Exploring Diabetes Type II There are generally two types [...]

5 07, 2018

Did You Know that EMT is Turning 50 in 2019?

July 5th, 2018|Education|

EMT is turning 50 years old in 2019!! Did you know that the EMT role was first standardized in the late 1960’s? A paper commonly known as the “1965 white paper” was delivered to then President Richard Nixon. It demonstrated a number of concerning issues including: In 1965 the most common cause of death in the first half of life came from accidental injury. More people died from car accidents in 1965 alone than in the entire Korean Conflict. A [...]

27 06, 2018

Choosing Online and In-Person ACLS Courses with Project Heartbeat

June 27th, 2018|Advanced Nursing, Classes, Education|

They Are Both Excellent Courses, How Do I Choose? One of the most common questions we get at Project Heartbeat is, "How do I decide between Project Heartbeat's American Heart Association in-person ACLS or Project Heartbeat's American Heart Association Online ACLS course?"  While they are both great courses, one may be more suitable to your needs.  Here are some items to consider: 1. How Busy Are You?   Busy medics, nurses and doctors looking to revert their Advanced Cardiac Life Support [...]

20 06, 2018

Advance Your Career with an EMT Certification

June 20th, 2018|Career Programs, Classes, Education|

How Does Having an EMT Certification Help Your Career? For those new to medicine or the world of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) it may not be clear what a national certification as an EMT can do for your career.  Here are a few of the more obvious benefits: 1. Employers want candidates with real world experience. More and more candidates these days have one or more college degrees, but it also seems like fewer candidates these days have actual real-world [...]

13 06, 2018

Considering Becoming an EMT? Let Project Heartbeat Help!

June 13th, 2018|Career Programs, Education|

8 Great Reasons to Become an EMT! Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) are typically frontline first responders trained to render first-aid and emergency medical care to critically ill or injured patients.  EMTs make up the bulk of most ambulance companies and EMS agencies, including fire departments.  Additionally, EMTs are sought after by most emergency departments as well in the coveted role of ED Technician. Here are 8 great reasons to become an EMT: Dynamic Environment – If helping people and solving complex [...]

6 06, 2018

How to Decide between Online ACLS and In-Person ACLS

June 6th, 2018|Advanced Nursing|

If you're like me and prefer in-person interaction and dialogue (with Project Heartbeat's AMAZING instructors) to interaction with pixels... i.e., a video game, choosing between online or in-person ACLS certification courses should be a no-brainer. But which is right for you? An American Heart Association (AHA) Online ACLS course, or an in-person ACLS course with Project Heartbeat? Here are a few points to consider. 1. How Much Time Do You Have?   This is typically the number one consideration when our students pick [...]

30 05, 2018

4 Tips to Choosing the Best ACLS Certification Company

May 30th, 2018|Advanced Nursing|

Choosing the Best American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support course for ACLS certification should be easy, but like all things in life, following certain rules can improve your chances. Read on to learn 4 tips to keep in mind when assessing a company for ACLS certification. 4 Tips To Consider With Your ACLS Certification Company 1. Is the company an American Heart Association Training Center or simply a training site? The American Heart Association accredits training centers through a process [...]

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