Our West Palm Beach campus is proud to announce that its Associate Degree in Nursing program has been granted initial accreditation from ACEN.
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a picture of the electrical conduction of the heart which gives information about a variety of different medical conditions. The 12-Lead ECG is an important tool in the emergency department. An ECG is often the first piece of diagnostic testing available in the evaluation of a patient.
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Developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is recognized around the world as the leading continuing education program for pre-hospital emergency trauma care. The PHTLS course’s objective is to promote excellence in trauma patient management by all providers involved in the delivery of pre-hospital care through education.
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An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a picture of the electrical conduction of the heart gives information about a variety of different medical conditions. The primary purpose of the cardiovascular system is to supply an adequate amount of blood to peripheral tissues to meet their metabolic demands at all times.
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As we continue to evolve in the world of medicine, it’s important for those who are working hard to keep the public safe to also take part in the new developments. Health Career Institute offers a two-day Paramedic Refresher Course used to test your knowledge as a paramedic and uncover your strengths and weaknesses.
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ThThe Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Providers course at HCI is intended for healthcare professionals to be able to recognize a variety of life-threatening emergencies, administer CPR, use an automated external defibrillator (AED) and to alleviate choking in a safe and efficient manner.
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The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course at Health Career Institute is intended for healthcare professionals who deal directly with the management of cardiovascular emergencies. This includes healthcare professionals in emergency medicine, emergency response, intensive care and critical care units.
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The American Heart Association (AHA) was founded in 1924, with a mission to fighting cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The AHA is the oldest and largest organization made up of more than 22.5 million supporters and volunteers working hard to help defeat heart diseases and strokes. In 1997, The American Stroke Association division was created, which dedicates itself to preventing, diagnosing and treating stroke.
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As Health Career Institute continues to expand, so do the courses that are available to prospective students. At this point in time, Health Career Institute offers two diploma programs: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Basic and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Paramedic. The principle goal for an EMT is to administer basic emergency medical attention and transportation for patients in need.
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The National Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) is used to determine that all nurses are fit to work safely and begin their position as an entry level nurse. The NCLEX-RN was created by the National Council, which is made up if 61 board members whose job is to establish procedures and policies regarding nursing licensure.
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Nursing is a field that will never be short of jobs. With technological and medical care advancements, there will always be a need for nurses. A bachelor’s of science in nursing (BSN) will help prepare you for a career in nursing. Once you have your BSN, you can go into almost any specialty within nursing.
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