What Are the Three Different Types of CPR? June 29, 2020 Dr. Thomas Kenny, Chief Compliance Officer CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, requires a different approach depending on if it is being applied an adult a child or an infant. In this article, we’ll be looking at the three different types of CPR and how they should be applied. Adult CPR Before applying CPR to an adult you should always call 911. Not only does this ensure that the emergency services are on their way as your perform CPR, but, if you are not trained in CPR, the 911 operator can guide you through hands-only CPR. To use hands-on CPR, push hard and fast on the center.. Read More
What Skills Are Important to Becoming a Successful Business Administrative Assistant June 26, 2020 Monica Jones, B.S. Business Administration Assistant Program Chair The modern business administrative assistant is an integral part of a business team and so needs to have a large skill set that covers a range of areas, from the technological to the strategic. In this article, we’ll be looking at some of the skills you’ll master as part of our Business Administrative Assistant Course. Technological As part of being a business administrative assistant, you’ll be asked to perform tasks like data entry, managing team calendars, and the creation of reports, all of which require you to have excellent computer skills and in-depth knowledge of how to use Microsoft Office.. Read More
The Wider Benefits of Education June 23, 2020 Dr. Stephanie Kenny, Chief Financial Officer Most of us take access to basic education for granted, but the reality is that this just isn’t the case for millions of people worldwide. In this article, we’ll be looking at the surprising benefits that even basic education can bring. Poverty Reduction Poverty is inextricably linked to a lack of education and it is estimated that around 171 million people could be lifted out of extreme poverty if all children left school with basic reading skills. Just by proving people with the opportunity to learn how to read would result in around a 12% reduction in the people.. Read More
Safety Considerations in Phlebotomy June 22, 2020 Jenette Ashcraft, N.C.M.A. Allied Health Department Director R.M.A. National Education Center As with any medical procedure using needles and involving the drawing of blood, phlebotomy requires strict safety protocols to keep with the phlebotomist and the patient safe. In this article, we’ll be looking at what the more common safety concerns and considerations of phlebotomy are and how to overcome them. Hands and Gloves Hands and gloves are a primary focus when feeling with phlebotomy health concerns. No blood draw should be completed without gloves and there should be no exceptions to this rule. Compromised gloves should be changed immediately and, as a precaution, gloves should be changed between patients to.. Read More
How Does Tooth Whitening Work? June 19, 2020 Cynthia Lofquist, R.D.A. Dental Assisting Program Chair Concorde Career Institute Tooth whitening has become one of the most commonly requested cosmetic dental procedures in the US and, in this article, we’ll be looking at the different types of tooth whitening available on the market, how they work, and what the benefits and drawbacks of tooth whitening are. How Does Tooth Whitening Work? Most tooth whitening systems use peroxide-based bleaching agents to bleach your teeth white. Many over the counter bleaching kits have a lower concentration of peroxide, around 3% to 20%, while in-office bleaching uses solutions that are as strong as 15% to 43% peroxide. Some tooth whitening kits.. Read More
