Nursing Career

What’s Your Style? 5 Nursing Leadership Styles

Being a good leader is important in any industry, but in the healthcare field the stakes get exponentially higher. That’s because it can indirectly impact the level of patient care that providers deliver. Think about it. People perform better when they are happy and feel valued. Satisfied employees are

ProMedCert

4 Common Concerns About Online Medical Certifications

When it comes to obtaining your required medical certification - whether it’s ACLS, BLS, PALS or CPR – your options are many. By now, you’ve probably already heard about online medical certification – after all, you wouldn’t be reading this if you hadn’t. Unfortunately, you’ve also probably

ProMedCert

5 Tips for Tackling Medical School Debt

If you’re still battling medical school debt, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, according to the American Medical Student Association, more than 86% of graduates in the medical field end up carrying educational debt. And with the average amount owed coming in just under $200k, it can be

How To Manage Respiratory Arrest

Respiratory arrest involves the cessation of breathing and it can happen for a number of different reasons. Regardless of the underlying cause, however, it is almost always a life-threatening experience that requires immediate medical attention. When someone goes into respiratory arrest, their vital organs cease receiving oxygen. If not property

PALS

Your Ultimate Guide to PALS Acronyms

The ultimate list of PALS acronyms you’ll need to know, both now and throughout your medical career.

PALS

7 Reasons to Get Your PALS Recertification Online

There are many benefits to getting your PALS recertification online. Here are the 7 best reasons to get certified online.

ACLS

6 Tips For Passing The ACLS Exam

These 6 Expert Tips Will Guarantee Yourself To Pass The ACLS Exam On The First Try.

ACLS

ACLS Training – CPR or Defibrillation First?

A question that often arises, particularly in ACLS training, is whether providers should administer CPR first or defibrillation. Let’s see what the studies say!

Nursing Career

Career Options for Registered Nurses in 2018

Thinking about becoming a registered nurse? There’s never been a better time to enter this field, particularly given the many career opportunities that are currently available to qualified nursing professionals.

ACLS

The 5 Elements of Effective Team Dynamics in ACLS

Communication break downs in high-risk environments such as an emergency room are alarmingly common, and their consequences can be deadly. Here are the 5 elements for ensuring that your emergency team stays plugged in and on the same page.

ACLS

How long does it take to complete the ACLS Class?

In the last 3 months of certification students, the median time for taking our ACLS course and exam online was 1 hour and 34 minutes. Significantly better than any in-person course.

CPR

The 10 Most Crucial Components of CPR for BLS Providers

Provided is a summarized list of the most important things you will learn to perform high-quality CPR in either your BLS or CPR course.

ACLS Glossary

What is Quantitative Waveform Capnography?

Quantitative waveform capnography involves the continuous, non-invasive measurement of end-tidal carbon dioxide / ETCO2, also known as PetCO2. Quantitative waveform capnography is one of the many critical topics covered in ACLS.

ACLS

The Detrimental Effects of Excessive Ventilation During Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation

Until recently, medical professionals believed that oxygenating a patient experiencing cardiac arrest was the most fundamental component of resuscitation efforts. It’s since been discovered, that too much ventilation can actually have a negative impact on survival rates.

ACLS

Is Online ACLS Accepted by Hospitals?

ProMed Certifications collected the data of over 5,000 employers across the country in 2017. We found that 97.2% accepted online certifications. But just in case, make sure to choose a provider that stands behind its certifications.

Online Medical Certifications

The Controversy Surrounding Online Medical Certification vs. In-Person Learning

Online ACLS and other medical certifications still have a bit of stigma surrounding whether or not the online medium is legitimate. Let’s explore a few of those concerns in greater detail.

Nursing Career

Nursing Continuing Education Credits: Frequently Asked Questions

One of the requirements of being in the nursing profession is ongoing education. This ensures that you remain up-to-date and knowledgeable about any and all industry changes so that you can continuously deliver optimal care to your patients. Let’s take a look at a few of the most commonly

Medical News

What is the Surgeon General saying about Naloxone?

On Thursday, April 5th, the Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams, made a formal announcement that more Americans should carry naloxone, a drug generally used to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses.

Contests

The ProMed April Race to Refer for $1,000! (Update)

It's been an exciting month of referrals as we get closer to crowning the top referrer in April with $1,000! Will it be you? We've reached the halfway point with our April Race to Refer event, where the ProMed Certifications customer that refers the most

Medical Career

Should You Become an EMT?

After several years of economic uncertainty, the emergency medical technician (EMT) field is bouncing back in a major way. In fact, experts are projecting a continued growth rate of 15% between now and 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. If you’re considering a career in the

New Feature Release

ProMed Flex Expire: Select Your Own Expiration Date

We're incredibly excited to announce our newest feature geared specifically towards helping you maximize the certification you paid for and earned. It's called ProMed Flex Expire, and it's here to help you regain the full two year certification you tested for and deserve!

ACLS

The Ultimate List of ACLS Acronyms and Abbreviations You Need to Know

A comprehensive list of abbreviations and acronyms that you will likely see during your online ACLS Certification exam.

Online Medical Certifications

In-Person vs. Online Medical Certification – What’s the Difference?

The differences between online and traditional medical certification training are pretty substantial. Understanding these key differences should make it much easier to choose the best option.

Online Medical Certifications

4 Red Flags to Watch for When Choosing the Best Online Medical Certification Course

To help you avoid going down the wrong path, here are four red flags to watch for when selecting the best online medical certification course.

PALS

What to Do if Your PALS Certification is Expired

Working in the health care industry, it’s easy to get so busy with the day to day duties of the job and trying to balance everything else in your life that you forget to do certain things, like renewing your medical certifications. If you let your Pediatric Advanced Life