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What Is The Value Of PCT Certification?

ACI Medical & Dental School

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. Assisting with Mobility: Helping patients move around the facility, including assisting with bed transfers, repositioning, or using wheelchairs.

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NEW CE: Inpatient Transfers

NHA Now

While performing patient transfers, patient care technicians are at high risk of these types of injuries. Safe movement bolsters patients’ health and is required for the completion of many personal care tasks, diagnostic testing, and medical procedures. Patients are also at risk for falls and injuries as you assist them.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Kimberly Williams

Minority Nurse

Upon graduating from Texas Christian University in 2001, I settled into my first nursing role at Cook Children’s Healthcare System on the medical/surgical floor. After a year there, I transferred to the PACU to get some experience in intubation and sedation. I then transferred to the PICU, where I worked as a nurse and a charge nurse.

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Advocating for Critical Care Transport Nurses

Minority Nurse

Working on a flight or ground vehicle adds complexity to this fast-paced career, and the nursing industry is helping these nurses stay informed and educated throughout their careers. The distinct environments require different training and certifications to meet the needs of transport nurses. And that is no small feat.

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Nurses Hustle: From Side Gigs to Entrepreneurship

Minority Nurse

10 Nurse Business Ideas Nurses possess a unique blend of skills and qualities highly transferable to business. Medical Billing Service: Managing billing and coding for healthcare providers. Continuing Education Provider/Tutor: Creating and delivering educational programs for nurses.

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Expectations of Becoming a Nurse

Will Peach MD

Clinical practice as a nurse involves a diverse range of responsibilities, including assessing patient needs, administering medications, providing treatments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

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Patient, Nurse, and Solution Provider: Cheri DiStefano Pays It Forward

Relias

After an examination, she learned that she would need to be transferred to another hospital where she would stay until the baby arrived. DiStefano wholeheartedly believes in the power of Relias education to empower nurses and physicians to provide better care.