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A broad resource hub covering how healthcare professionals learn, train, and stay current. Topics span AHA guideline updates, training format comparisons, hands-on certification requirements, Magnet hospital status, and the case for continuing education throughout your career. If you’re trying to understand your options or make smarter decisions about your training, start here.

20 03, 2019

Understanding the CAB Sequence in Modern CPR

March 20th, 2019|CPR Training Articles, Education|

From your earliest moments in the health care field, you probably remember learning about the “ABCs of CPR.” This was taught for approximately 40 years in BLS and advanced life-saving classes. Would it surprise you to learn that the American Heart Association no longer stands by this sequence? Instead, the organization updated its recommendations in 2010 to change the sequence, thus creating a better likelihood that lives would be saved while simultaneously helping you make smarter, faster decisions as [...]

15 03, 2019

What Is Pediatric Advanced Life Support?

March 15th, 2019|Advanced Nursing, Education|

PALS stands for Pediatric Advanced Life Support and in some ways mirrors the ACLS certification for adult patients. This certification tells those you work with as well as your employer that you know how to respond to emergency situations with speed and accuracy. It also demonstrates that you are a knowledgeable team leader and that you are committed to the best possible care for your pediatric population. 

13 03, 2019

Who Can Benefit from a Neonatal Resuscitation Program?

March 13th, 2019|Advanced Nursing, Education|

As a health care practitioner, your goal is to grow constantly in your field and to stay abreast of all the changes that are a usual part of medicine. Research and technology play integral parts in these changes. Plus, you must always be prepared to help any patient in an emergency. Your certifications and regular renewal of them are keys to helping you be the best you can be in your field. If you're a neonatal or pediatric nurse, the [...]

8 03, 2019

What’s the Difference Between ACLS and BLS Certification?

March 8th, 2019|ACLS, BLS, Education|

Are ACLS and BLS the same thing? The short answer is no; they differ quite a bit – specifically in the level of advancement. So, what is the difference between BLS and ACLS, and which do you need? Read on to find out.

1 03, 2019

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 [...]

22 02, 2019

Wanting to Become a Nurse? Know When to Become BLS Certified

February 22nd, 2019|BLS, Career Programs|

BLS certifications tell the world that you know how to perform CPR and perform basic life-saving techniques. If you’re planning to get into the health care field yourself, you may be wondering when you should get your certification. Is it best to get it long before you apply for your first job, or should you wait until you are accepted into a position?

20 02, 2019

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 [...]

15 02, 2019

The New Emphasis on the Suspected Opioid Overdose Emergency Algorithm

February 15th, 2019|Advanced Nursing, Education|

Part of any ACLS training these days or even BLS training for that matter is an emphasis on recognizing and treating opioid overdoses. Nearly every urban and even rural area across the country has been affected by this epidemic in some way, leaving health care practitioners feeling at loose ends for how to address it. With your ACLS training, you’ll know how to recognize and address this situation carefully. With your quick wits and your healthy knowledge base for emergency [...]

13 02, 2019

Visual, Auditory, Reading or Kinesthetic? ACLS Instruction for Every Type of Learner

February 13th, 2019|ACLS, Education|

Getting your ACLS accreditation requires taking a multi-day class and passing both a written and a hands-on test in most cases. This is done to assure the instructors that you have the knowledge it takes to quickly respond to life-threatening emergencies and even to lead others around you in life-saving techniques. However, if you have not done well with college classes or tests in the past, you may be wondering how easy it will be to learn the information in [...]

8 02, 2019

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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