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What does a Phlebotomist do?
You’re interested in becoming a phlebotomist but what does a phlebotomist do exactly? If you’ve ever had your blood drawn, chances are you have interacted with a phlebotomist. A phlebotomist is a medical professional who is trained to collect blood samples. They work in a variety of settings, including hospitals,... Read more
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5 Patient Care Technician Skills You Should Know
Are you considering an exciting new career as a Patient Care Technician? If you answered “yes,” you’ve chosen a profession that can be both challenging and rewarding! Are you wondering what it takes to become a great Patient Care Technician? To help answer this question, we sat down with Mary... Read more
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Pursuing a Career in Phlebotomy
Are you interested in pursuing a career in Phlebotomy? If so, this post is for you. We’ve done the research and rounded up key information which may help guide you along the path of becoming a Phlebotomist. What is Phlebotomy? Phlebotomy is the process of drawing blood. A phlebotomist (also... Read more
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Celebrating National Nursing Assistant Week 2016
June 9, 2016 marks the beginning of the 39th annual National Nursing Assistants’ Week! It is a week set aside each year to recognize nursing assistants who have dedicated their lives to the well-being of others. Nursing Assistants play a critical role in the healthcare field today by providing direct... Read more
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Training Direct Recognizes World Health Day
Today, Thursday April 7th, is known as World Health Day. This is a global day dedicated to raising health awareness that was put into place by the World Health Organization during the first World Health Assembly in 1948. The World Health Organization is a collection of over 7000 talented men... Read more