Community Health Workers: Support Where You Are

Isaac Dayley on Dec 6, 2021 9:58:00 AM

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“U.S. rural communities—from Appalachia and the Deep South to the Midwest and western states to Alaska and Hawaii—share common risks for poorer health. These challenges, including few local doctors, poverty, and remote locations, contribute to lack of access to care.”

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5 Reasons to Become an EMT

Maybe you just graduated high school. Perhaps you are in college considering what career you want to pursue. Or you might be thinking about changing career paths later in life. Regardless of your situation, becoming an Emergency Medical Technician could be the career for you.

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Dr. Meesha Iqbal: Invested in Public Health

Isaac Dayley on Aug 9, 2021 10:53:14 AM

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In 2005, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Kashmir in Pakistan, killing approximately 90,000 people and leaving 3.5 million more homeless. To this day, it is still considered the deadliest earthquake to have hit not just Pakistan, but all of South Asia.

At the time, Dr. Meesha Iqbal was a medical student in Pakistan. She witnessed the rebuilding of hospitals and healthcare systems in the aftermath of the quake. Her father led the rescue teams and the military hospital of the area as the commanding officer. Throughout the chaos she came to an important realization: while the medical professionals might be prepared for disaster, the system itself was not.

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Find A High-Demand, Well-Paying Career with CEWT

Sammy Rich on Aug 10, 2020 2:15:00 PM

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It is no secret that while a large percentage of Americans have faced job insecurity in the last few months, no job field has remained as important as much as the healthcare field has.

If you are someone that is interested in starting a new career in a high-demand, well-paying career helping people, Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT)’s Health Programs provide the stepping stones on the journey to your new job.

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New Class Highlight: Certified Family Home Assistance w/Meds

Jennifer Ibeabuchi on Jun 28, 2019 11:16:16 AM

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Serving as a Certified Family Home Assistant is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do. That is why CEWT’s new Certified Home Assistance with Meds course is here to help you follow your calling of caring for others.

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The Many Different EMT Careers

Just like we associate apples to teachers and red fire trucks to firemen, we pair the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to the ambulance. And while EMTs can certainly be found anywhere an ambulance is, these workers can be found in many other settings as well. For those of you who are looking to become an EMT or those who are interested in the types of careers where they can be found, read on!

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The Psychology of a Nurse

Jena Hintze on Jan 5, 2017 4:05:52 PM

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Do you remember those career aptitude tests you took in high school? The one that said you were meant to be a librarian or a counselor…not the movie star like you always imagined? We think those are great, but as you grow out of the indecisive teenage years into the still indecisive, but more urgent decision making years of adulthood, sometimes you want a little more information. Rather than categorize your future for you, we’ve outlined the psychology of a nurse, the traits that help someone thrive in this position. Then, if you’ve been curious if you would look good in a pair of scrubs, you can make an educated decision on your future…for yourself.

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Dental Assisting

Bethany Skidmore on Jul 13, 2016 9:00:00 AM

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When you see employees in the dentist’s office, you might assume they’re either dentists or hygienists. Many of us try to avoid the dentist as actively as possible, so it’s easy to misunderstand that many of the employees we see talking to patients and performing basic procedures are actually dental assistants. Dental assisting is essential medical work that you can learn easily and quickly, and then have a well-paying job for much longer.

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CPR: Worth the Fight?

Bethany Skidmore on Jun 15, 2016 3:33:42 PM

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Is CPR worth the flight?

If you’ve been around the internet the past couple of years, you may have seen the argument about whether learning CPR is worth it. 

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Are You Really Cut Out to Be a CNA?

Megan Suitts on Aug 25, 2015 9:15:43 AM

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Have you ever considered a career in medicine? Do you like to help people and work with patients directly? Have you been hesitant to start or worried that it will require years of schooling to get a chance to work in your field? A CNA could be a good fit for you

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5 Must Haves for Your CNA Certification

Agustin Avila on Aug 18, 2015 7:00:00 AM

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Preparing for your certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification will be exciting but also nerve-racking. What does it take to prepare adequately? What processes do you need to go through and what skills should you acquire to increase your chances of success?

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5 Ways You Can Prepare for Your CNA Certification

Working within the health sector is one of the most fulfilling and rewarding career paths there is. Job satisfaction comes from knowing that you have been able to make a positive difference in someone's life.

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A Quick Phlebotomy Guide

Megan Suitts on Jul 23, 2015 7:00:00 AM

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Have you ever considered putting your skills to the test, or exploring a new career avenue? There are so many different paths out there for people with the willingness to explore them and to develop new, as well as existing skills sets, and one such path is phlebotomy.

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5 Critical Facts About ICD-10 That You Need to Know

Agustin Avila on May 28, 2015 7:00:00 AM

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Businesses in every market sector need to be able to stay up to date and deal effectively with change. It is not always easy, especially when the changes are being imposed from above and affect every area of how a business operates.

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3 Ways ICD-10 Will Impact CPT Codes

Megan Suitts on May 26, 2015 7:00:00 AM

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The deadline for the mandatory switch over to ICD-10 codes is fast approaching, but what does it mean for CPT codes?

It’s obvious now that the switch over from ICD-9 to ICD-10 codes is complex starting with the fact that there are many more codes available in the ICD-10 standard than in ICD-9 and there are few one-to-one matchups.

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Don't Fail the CNA Exam: Top Mistakes Part 2

As your test date approaches for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam, be sure to spend ample time studying and preparing for the written exam.

You can ensure that you will do well on the qualifying nursing exam by avoiding the common mistakes that most people make on the test, especially when they fail the test on their first or second try.

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Don't Fail the CNA Exam: Top Mistakes Part 1

Aaron Kirkham on Mar 31, 2015 7:00:00 AM

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Every year, people around the U.S. take the Certified Nursing Assistant exam to grow their businesses. If you want to take the CNA exam soon, odds are good that you’re wondering – “what are the top mistakes on the CNA exam?”

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5 Ways to Become an Outstanding Nursing Assistant

Jeff Hough on Oct 31, 2013 3:53:00 PM

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While becoming a CNA requires the completion of a formal program that typically involves both classroom work and clinical experience, becoming an outstanding nursing assistant requires much more.

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4 Ways CNA's Make a Difference in Long-Term Care

Jeff Hough on Oct 28, 2013 3:06:00 PM

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When I was a very young nursing assistant working in a nursing home in Boston, one of our residents was a woman named Olive who had suffered a series of strokes, leaving her completely debilitated. Her entire body was severely contracted to leave her bedridden, and she was non-verbal aside from occasional moaning.

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CNA Employment In Idaho

Maria Rangel on Feb 14, 2013 9:00:00 AM

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) employment opportunities for CNAs are expected to increase by 20 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations.

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