The Entry-level Licensed Vocational Nurse  Working in hospitals, healthcare centers, and nursing homes, Licensed Vocational Nurses* (LVNs) provide care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs).1  An LVN’s primary responsibility is to meet patients’ ongoing needs while giving optimum care. These duties include taking vitals, charting, monitoring patients, and relaying accurate, timely information to […]

Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) work under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists to help patients regain movement and manage pain after surgery, traumatic brain injury (TBI), injury, disability, or illness. The rehabilitative and therapeutic modalities used include soft tissue mobilization/massage techniques, stretching, exercises, manual therapy interventions, range of movement motions, electrotherapies, and more.1  Physical Therapist […]

A Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) fulfills essential dental and oral healthcare functions for dental practitioners and their patients. Dental assistants usually work with dental hygienists in dental offices under the direct supervision of dentists. Crucial to dental teams, dental assisting is a registered profession represented by the American Dental Assistants Association. Dental assisting is a […]

Have you been looking to commence your journey toward becoming a Dental Assistant but are perplexed about how to start? This guide seeks to provide the steps to navigate through the confusion successfully. In California, becoming a Dental Assistant is more straightforward than one might think. Get a Dental Assistant Education A license is not […]

Have you considered a career as a Dental Assistant but haven’t taken the ‘leap?’ We have put together a list of traits common to those who thrive in the profession. If you identify with our list and are passionate about helping others achieve better smiles, you may want to look seriously into Dental Assisting.  1. […]

In this economy, countless people make career changes and turn to the healthcare industry. Becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse is a great way to enter the fast-growing healthcare industry. According to the Bureau of Labor and Industries, employment of Licensed Vocational Nurses is projected to grow nine percent (9%) from 2020 to 2030, about as […]

Medical Assistants are the multitasking professionals necessary to keep hospitals and clinics running smoothly. They are a valuable resource for any medical team and make up an essential role within the healthcare industry. A Medical Assistant is “a professional who performs administrative and routine clinical tasks within medical settings.”1 A Medical Assistant manages the front […]

“Sometimes, soundwaves travel slowly. For instance, what one says to a child when they’re a teenager may take until they’re forty to be heard.” This humorous remark was recently shared on social media. But, boy, is it true! Things Parents Say Parents commonly say to their growing children, “There’s no such thing as free lunch.” Ultimately, […]

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This handy infographic is a quick reference to understanding the COVID-19 virus, including symptoms, how it transmits, how to prevent getting it, and what to do should you get it. Additional helpful pieces of information are also provided.  COVID-19 Epidemiology—Origin Coronaviruses are a large family of common viruses in various animals, including camels, cattle, cats, […]

Are you considering a healthcare education? Health and wellness industries continue to grow, offering abundant places to make a difference and practice one’s skills. There are a plethora of reasons to consider higher healthcare education. While companies, regions, organizations, and workplaces generally differ from one place to another, healthcare vocations can provide some constants. According […]

Our primary goal is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to graduate, obtain their professional vocational nursing licenses, and enter the professional world as Licensed Vocational Nurses. Therefore, when new students apply to our vocational nursing school, they trust their instructors to supply them with expert knowledge and skills.  New Material Often, […]