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What Is The Value Of PCT Certification?

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At ACI Medical & Dental School, you can train to become a certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) in just four months through our hands-on Medical Assistant program. Here is a breakdown of the Patient Care Technician role, and the exciting possibilities that come with PCT certification. Performing electrocardiograms (EKGs).

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The Challenges of Being a Home Health Aide: Navigating the Path with Compassion and Resilience

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HHAs provide essential support to individuals in their homes, assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication reminders. HHAs often assist clients with mobility, transfers, and personal care, which can be physically taxing, especially if the client has limited mobility.

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Friday Reflection 32: The Trauma of Not Dying Alone

Sensible Medicine

Even though my practice is made up of about 750, overwhelmingly older people, mostly with chronic medical conditions, I only attend to the death of a patient a few times a month. He is otherwise well, with only hypertension, well-controlled on one medication. Others are transferred to inpatient hospice centers.

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How to Leverage Your Degree to Make a Successful Shift to Healthcare

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By understanding the transferable aspects of your degree and strategically building your knowledge base, you can carve out a fulfilling career. Pursuing certifications or additional coursework can help bridge any gaps in your understanding. Frequently Asked Questions Do I need a medical degree to work in healthcare?

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Top 11 Medical Certifications You Can Earn in a Year (or Less)

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When you think about the medical field, the obvious occupations that come to mind are doctor or nurse. This guide will provide you with information on eleven different healthcare certifications you can earn in a year or less. Not everyone has the desire or the means to seek out these careers, however. Jump to: 1.

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Post #2 Back-to-Sleep Series

Sensible Medicine

Rather than investigate the potential health implications of delayed milestones, medical authorities seem to have pushed back expectations of those skills. One third of the retained milestones were transferred to different ages; 68% of those transferred were moved to older ages.”

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7 Medical Careers in Demand (That Don’t Require a Degree)

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The medical field is a rewarding one. Medical Coder A medical coder has a home in almost all medical facilities. Medical Coder A medical coder has a home in almost all medical facilities. The average salary for a medical coder is $47,180. The average salary for a medical assistant is $38,270.