What does a phlebotomist do? This is a common question from those who are not familiar with the job of a phlebotomist. The phlebotomist goes by other names as well, such as lab technician or lab assistant. The phlebotomy technician wears many hats. They do not only draw blood, which is called venipuncture. The… Read more »
Patient care technicians are said to be the new LPN’s. The reason for this has to do with the amount of responsibility that the hospital is willing to accept when hiring a patient care technician. More and more hospitals are using patient care technicians to assist in the advance care of patients. The… Read more »
Have you thought about becoming a Patient Care Technician? If so, the first thing that you will need to do is to understand the duties of a Patient Care Technician. The job duties of a patient care technician include but are not limited to the following; bathing a patient, feeding a patient, performing personal hygiene… Read more »
How many of us have had an EKG? If you said yes, then you know that it can be embarrassing and a little unnerving. However, knowing what to expect makes you a better health care provider because you know what could be done to make the procedure a little less embarrassing and awkward particularly if… Read more »
Online courses have changed the landscape of education across the country. Everyone now has access to the training they need to launch a new career or further the one they have. If you’ve never taken an online class, it might help to put together a strategy that’ll help you succeed. In some ways, the prep… Read more »