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When disaster strikes, the EMTs are often one of the first on the scene. You must be ready for anything and often improvise when something doesn’t go exactly like the EMT training manual. In these life or death situations, having some advanced healthcare training gives you the confidence and skills to tackle what the day… Read more
Only around 30% of people know what to do during a life or death emergency. Are you one of them? How might understanding what to do in these critical moments increase your Coronavirus Preparedness? Regardless of whether you work in healthcare, you can learn what to do in a medical emergency. Doing so gives you… Read more
No one wants to think about the risk of accidents, but they happen. People may choke. Cars may collide. A day at the park may turn into a life-threatening reaction from insect venom. The risks are endless, and those with non-licensed employment, such as certified nursing assistants (CNAs), patient care assistants (PCAs) and even dietary… Read more
Completing continuing education units (CEU) is a common topic among health care professionals. State Boards of Nursing require nurses complete a pre-set number of CEUs to maintain licensure. Failure to meet such obligations may incur additional fees for renewal, as well as a mandate to complete CEUs within a set timeline and pay the regular… Read more
More than 43 confirmed cases of measles have been diagnosed in Washington and Oregon this year, reports CBSNews.com. Although the virus was officially listed as eradicated in the U.S. in 2000, philosophical and religious exemptions to vaccination have given the virus an opportunity to return. In fact, Washington Governor Jay Inslee declared a state of… Read more
Bloodborne illnesses have a dark, sordid history. They have led to major health outbreaks and traumatic loss of life, but history teaches a vital lesson about controlling the spread of these diseases. As the name suggests, bloodborne illnesses spread through blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), and health care workers may encounter such pathogens… Read more
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest affects 357,000 people annually in the U.S., asserts CDC.gov. It has a mortality rate of between 70 and 90 percent, and those that survive cardiac arrest are more likely to suffer permanent damage to the brain and body. Its costs are much more than financial burdens, resulting in the immediate loss of… Read more
Continuing education makes up a vital part of the nursing skill repertoire. Nurses across the country must obtain state-set continuing education units (CEUs) to renew their licenses, reports Medscape.org, and depending on employer, some CEUs, like CPR, Bloodborne pathogens (BBP), BLS, and First Aid, may have more stringent regulations. For example, CPR courses may need… Read more
As a physician, you are required to maintain licensure in the state where you practice. In order to maintain licensure, you must meet various requirements. One requirement all physicians must meet involves participating in various continuing medical education, or CME, activities. CME is also required for certification from various authorities in the field, as well… Read more
You wake in the middle of the night with stomach pain, fever and sweats. Was it the questionable sushi from the gas station? Or the coughing kids you sat next to on your public transit adventure yesterday? You cant call the doctor’s office at 3am, so you reach for your trusty smartphone and check in… Read more