Practical nurses support patients by providing basic nursing and medical care. Due to the nature of patient care, practical nurses perform many duties depending on where they choose to work. Some of these duties will often include: Changing wound dressings Taking vital signs and recording them in patient charts Performing immunizations and other injections Presenting […]
A Geriatric nurse cares for the elderly, focusing on the development and implementation of treatment plans for chronic illnesses, including diabetes, hypertension and respiratory disorders. They also educate and counsel families of elderly patients who suffer from acute and chronic conditions. Geriatric nurses are educated to understand and treat the often complex physical and mental […]
First Aid is an important tool in quickly responding to accidents to ensure that injuries can be efficiently and promptly dealt with before a trained medical professional arrives to administer more specialized treatment.
Phlebotomy is the withdrawal of blood from patient veins/blood vessels, for a variety of procedures including laboratory testing, blood transfusions, medical researches etc. As a phlebotomist, you need good interpersonal skills and a focused, professional attitude.
A pharmacy technician would fall under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and assist them in dispensing prescription medication to customers or health professionals. They would measure the accurate amount of medication and mix or compound some medicines, depending on each state’s regulations.
They are soft skills that allow you to work well with others, apply knowledge to solve problems and fit into any work environment. They also include the professional skills that enable you to be successful in the workplace.
BLS is a level of medical care used in emergency, life-threatening situations until the victim can be cared for professionally by a team of paramedics or at a hospital.
First Aid and BLS is an important tool in quickly responding to accidents to ensure that injuries can be efficiently and promptly dealt with before a trained medical professional arrives to administer more specialized treatment.
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that can be used to check your heart’s rhythm and electrical activity. Sensors attached to the skin are used to detect the electrical signals produced by your heart each time it beats.
