Dr. Guillermo Paredes, MD.OB/GYN; ARDMS (OB); (AB), RVT, affectionately known as “Dr. G,” has been with Gurnick Academy since 2006.  World Health Organization Of noteworthiness, Dr. G worked with the World Health Organization (WHO) in the jungles of the Amazon, with a focus on infectious disease research. He became engaged with the WHO through a government […]

  “Having a budget, for many, has a straitjacket connotation,” says financial expert Dave Ramsey. However, he says, “This is the wrong way to view a budget or any cash flow plan. Having a budget doesn’t mean you can’t order a pizza when you want one. It just means that you have a plan for […]

Cardiovascular sonography, a.k.a. echocardiography, is a specialized area using ultrasound technology for cardiac purposes. Simply put, an echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. Like traditional ultrasounds, an echocardiogram uses sound waves rather than radiation to produce images.  What Are Echocardiograms? Echocardiograms enable physicians to examine valves, determine heart size, and assess how well these […]

Do you aspire to work in healthcare and positively impact others’ lives? Are you interested in fitness and want to help patients work toward their health and wellness goals through skilled, functional exercise? If so, a vocation as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) may be the route to pursue. Who are PTA professionals, and what […]

Constitution Day, also known as Citizenship Day, is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens via birth in the United States or through naturalization. The day is observed on September 17, the day the Constitutional Convention’s 39 delegates came together to sign […]

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 […]

Who are Phlebotomists? What is a Licensed Vocational Nurse? And just what is the difference between a Licensed Vocational Nurse and a Certified Nursing Assistant? Are you interested in a healthcare vocation yet don’t know where to begin or how to make sense of wellness terms? This article focuses on three different entry-level healthcare professions, […]

A phlebotomy license is something that is much sought after by those aspiring for a rewarding career in the health care sector. Even those currently employed in the phlebotomy field with at least two years of experience should seek certification. This certification is essential since this is what leads to a phlebotomy license. Even those who have […]

A phlebotomist specializes in drawing blood for various purposes, such as lab tests and blood donations. Mostly, physicians and nurses don’t perform the act of drawing blood from patients themselves. Instead, they have a phlebotomist to take care of that. A phlebotomist usually collects blood from patients by making a puncture in their veins. This process […]

A Phlebotomy certificate is an essential document that certifies an individual to practice as a phlebotomist. A phlebotomist with a license shows that the individual has received the requisite education and training. It also confirms that the individual has attained a strict standard of understanding in phlebotomy. Many phlebotomists elect to become certified based on their experience […]

Phlebotomists are allied health care professionals trained to collect a patient’s blood or other body specimens. They form an essential part of the clinical laboratory team. They work in hospitals or clinics under the supervision of medical technologists. When it comes to phlebotomist licensing, they are certified by several authorized bodies. Some of the organizations […]

Phlebotomists have to go through extensive phlebotomy training to become certified in their particular field. Because people with a phlebotomy license are in such high demand, many training programs will accommodate any schedule or budget. Most phlebotomy training can be done in less than a year. Many schools offer morning, afternoon, and evening classes to […]