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From choosing between training formats to passing your certification the first time, these posts cover the practical side of healthcare education. Topics include how different AHA® course formats compare, what hands-on requirements actually mean, exam preparation tips, and career pathways in fields like phlebotomy and vocational nursing. If you’re deciding how to train, what to expect from a course, or where a certification can take you, start here.

30 08, 2019

Nursing Career 101: State Requirements for CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
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Nursing Career 101: State Requirements for CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Advanced Nursing, Classes, Education
Nursing Career 101: State Requirements for CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Nursing Career 101: State Requirements for CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

August 30th, 2019|Advanced Nursing, Classes, Education|

While nearly any nurse will tell you how important continuing education is to a healthy nursing practice, not all states have the same requirements. In fact, most states differ dramatically from nearby states in their requirements. Therefore, as soon as you receive your initial license, you must know what you will have to do in the succeeding years in order to renew at the right time. States Requiring No Continuing Education Although continuing nursing education is important no matter what [...]

16 08, 2019

We Have New EMT B Training Classes Open, But Can You Cut It?
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We Have New EMT B Training Classes Open, But Can You Cut It?

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We Have New EMT B Training Classes Open, But Can You Cut It?

We Have New EMT B Training Classes Open, But Can You Cut It?

August 16th, 2019|Classes, Education, EMT Training|

2019 was an exciting year for us. We had a couple new EMT B training courses in Oakland, and we even expanded enough to be able to open two more EMT Basic training classes in Sacramento. Great news for us, and we hope to see you there at one campus or the other. -But are you up to the challenge?

7 08, 2019

Stay on Your Toes When Responding to a Pediatric Code
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Stay on Your Toes When Responding to a Pediatric Code

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Stay on Your Toes When Responding to a Pediatric Code

Stay on Your Toes When Responding to a Pediatric Code

August 7th, 2019|Classes, Neonatal|

If you work with the pediatric population in your health care organization, you know just how fragile their health can be when they are already ill. Just the smallest change can spell disaster for them, leaving their precious lives hanging in the balance. In the hospital, when cardiopulmonary arrest is called on the pediatric unit, your heart probably fills with anxiety because you know just how dangerous this is. As with adult patients, the key to a successful pediatric code [...]

26 07, 2019

Work Hard, Play Hard: After the CNA Certifications
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Work Hard, Play Hard: After the CNA Certifications

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Work Hard, Play Hard: After the CNA Certifications

Work Hard, Play Hard: After the CNA Certifications

July 26th, 2019|Classes, Education|

Getting your CNA certification is certainly something of which you can be proud. However, it is also very stressful to be heading into a new job. If you have been feeling a new mental or physical strain during this time, you may be able to benefit from some exercise, exciting sports or playful downtime. Even if working out or playing sound just like one more thing to fit into your already packed schedule, you may be surprised to discover how [...]

19 07, 2019

PALS Algorithms to Memorize and Practice
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PALS Algorithms to Memorize and Practice

Advanced Nursing, Classes
PALS Algorithms to Memorize and Practice

PALS Algorithms to Memorize and Practice

July 19th, 2019|Advanced Nursing, Classes|

Even if you're already familiar with the adult version of advanced life support, you will still want to spend plenty of time memorizing the most important PALS algorithms you'll see on your certification examination. Many pediatric algorithms are slightly different from their adult counterparts because of the smaller size of these patients.

26 04, 2019

How AEDs Work and Why Early Defibrillation Matters
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How AEDs Work and Why Early Defibrillation Matters

ACLS, Advanced Nursing, BLS, Classes, CPR Training Articles, Education
How AEDs Work and Why Early Defibrillation Matters

How AEDs Work and Why Early Defibrillation Matters

April 26th, 2019|ACLS, Advanced Nursing, BLS, Classes, CPR Training Articles, Education|

Do you know what to do in a life-threatening emergency? When someone’s heart stops, you can’t simply rely on what you’ve seen on television shows to guide your resuscitation attempts. Instead, you need solid, science-based knowledge. AEDs have proven to be the best options for saving lives in many scenarios, especially in out-of-hospital, community emergencies. By knowing how to use an AED, you can feel more confident when you’re placed in emergency situations. Plus, you can make use of [...]

19 04, 2019

How Do I Get CNA Certified?
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How Do I Get CNA Certified?

Advanced Nursing, Classes
How Do I Get CNA Certified?

How Do I Get CNA Certified?

April 19th, 2019|Advanced Nursing, Classes|

CNAs are seen as the backbone of bedside nursing. While they don’t have the ability to do all that doctors and nurses do, they’re often the people seen most frequently by patients, especially those in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Thus, your decision to become CNA-certified is not only a smart one for your career growth but also a compassionate one for all those who need specialized physical help. What Does a CNA Do? CNAs provide the majority of bedside [...]

1 03, 2019

Surprising Careers for Which You Must Be BLS Certified
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Surprising Careers for Which You Must Be BLS Certified

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Surprising Careers for Which You Must Be BLS Certified

Surprising Careers for Which You Must Be BLS Certified

March 1st, 2019|BLS, Classes, Education|

If you are planning on being a nurse one day, you know that you will have to hold a Basic Life Support certification, or BLS certification. After all, your employer needs to know that you can give life-saving help to your patients at the drop of a hat. However, it may surprise you to learn of other occupations and jobs that require the same BLS certification. Read on to find out if you should take this important course to further [...]

20 02, 2019

Get Continuing Education Hours with Health Care Recertification Courses
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Get Continuing Education Hours with Health Care Recertification Courses

Advanced Nursing, Classes, Education
Get Continuing Education Hours with Health Care Recertification Courses

Get Continuing Education Hours with Health Care Recertification Courses

February 20th, 2019|Advanced Nursing, Classes, Education|

The beauty of an education in a health care-related field is that it is never complete. You will constantly be learning something new. The reasons for this are many, but most particularly, you will need to continue your education to keep up-to-date with new research findings and changes in practice, and to ensure that you retain your edge in your health care practice. Continuing education courses in health care give you a balanced approach to your daily practice.Continuing Education Courses [...]

8 02, 2019

5 Top Tips for Learning Your ACLS Algorithms
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5 Top Tips for Learning Your ACLS Algorithms

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5 Top Tips for Learning Your ACLS Algorithms

5 Top Tips for Learning Your ACLS Algorithms

February 8th, 2019|ACLS, Classes, Education|

Are you feeling stressed and nervous about your upcoming ACLS examination? You are certainly not alone. Nearly every person who has taken this test will admit to feeling at least some nerves as they prepped for the final examination and the mega code. However, the key for most people is to have the algorithm well-memorized. When you can easily pull any algorithm out of your head and know the exact order of steps, you’ll be ready to treat your mannequin-patient [...]

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