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What Is The Value Of PCT Certification?

ACI Medical & Dental School

Here is a breakdown of the Patient Care Technician role, and the exciting possibilities that come with PCT certification. What Does A Patient Care Technician Do? Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) perform a wide range of duties to support the care of patients in various healthcare settings. Classes are starting soon!

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Bringing Joy to Life: Engaging Activities for Long-Term Care Residents

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As an Activity Director, you play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents in long-term care facilities. The National Certification Council for Activity Professionals provides resources and continuing education for Activity Directors.

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Top 10 Ways Being a CNA is Rewarding

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With an aging population, the need for skilled CNAs continues to grow, meaning you’ll have plenty of job opportunities as soon as you’re certified. Affordable Training and Certification Compared to many other healthcare careers, becoming a CNA is relatively affordable and quick.

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Exploring a Rewarding Career as a Pharmacy Technician

Northwest Suburban College

It’s important to note that several states require pharmacy technicians to complete a certification exam and pass a background check before they can begin working in the field. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) provide certification exams to qualify candidates.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Aneesah Coates

Minority Nurse

Aneesah Coates, BSN, RN, is an experienced psychiatric mental health nurse with nearly ten years of experience in acute care, long-term care, and home health care. As a nurse, I have worked in an acute care setting caring for lung transplant patients.

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Expectations of Becoming a Nurse

Will Peach MD

Clinical rotations in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities, provide hands-on experience and practical skills training, preparing students for the challenges they will face in their nursing careers.

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What Is the Best Certificate to Get in Healthcare?

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If youre considering a career in healthcare but dont want to spend yearsin a classroom, a certificate program is a smart choice. If so, what exactly is required, and how long does it take while the answer to this question depends onwhat you hope to do, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential ranks among its very best options.